Hope this is the right forum to ask.

I live in southeast Michigan. I'm going to do some hunting with family members in up-state New York. It's about 200 miles closer to cut through Ontario to get where I'm going. I'm otherwise ~aware of the firearm issues, but what about if I'm attempting to go through the border with a (traditional) muzzleloader and small amount of blackpowder and round lead balls.

Do the same rules apply?

Same rules, still a firearm

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Originally posted by Canuck32:
Same rules, still a firearm

Not necessarily true. Flintlocks, wheel-locks, and matchlocks (with the exception of pistols) are considered antiques and are not firearms. One does not need a license to posses, acquire, import or export them. However, you could still be charged under the firearms act if you commit an offense with one.

If it uses anything else to ignite the powder, then it is considered a firearm, and you cannot bring it into the country without submitting a Non-Resident Firearm Declaration.

The balls and the powder should not cause any significant problems. However, I would do some research on any possible import restrictions on the black powder.