Never joke with Canada...
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Don’t mess around with customs officers in ANY country.
Customs officers could also just not be unnecessary abuse of power pricks.
I’m a Canadian truck driver and cross the border all the time. America does the same thing, some people just take there job more serious then others
Very good point.
You never know if someone is testing you. Always best to not take any chances.
That is such a nice way of saying it. Barney Fife syndrome.
First rule of international travel: The rights you enjoy in the US do not apply outside the US. If Canadian Border Patrol takes something, you don't necessarily get it back when leaving.
Not only do you not get it back, depending what they took away you could also end up in jail for smuggling.
@@brbadventurerNot if you declare it. If they find something you didn’t mention then you can get in serious trouble.
@@elusive_edification I think it depends on the object and where it is confiscated, land crossings are different than airports. If you come into Canada on a land crossing and use the same land crossing on your return trip you would have to go talk to CBA before crossing back into USA. But for God's sake don't declare a pocket knife as a weapon in Canada, even if a Canadian cop wants to see your knife call it a tool not a weapon.
Never joke with ANY officer. It's just opening a door to trouble.
Unless you're already in trouble. Had a cop all hyped up pointing his gun at me thinking I stole my truck cuz my tired ass got two plates at once and didn't pay attention which one was which. Told him, 'if I was going to steal a truck I would have stolen something alot nicer'. Didn't take them long to believe my story
It's a joke not a dick don't take it so hard.
Never speak to any police officer, it saves you tons of trouble.
@@fakename8856 if you refuse to answer an immigration officer’s questions, they will simply turn you around and send you back.
Thats why i always pull my license out really fast time is money
There are many Americans who pass though Canada on their way to Alaska and think that they can bring their guns because they are just passing through. Then they think their concealed weapons permit is valid in Canada. They are surprised when their guns are confiscated and they are refused entry at the border.
All that just to go to Brockville, but in the same breath you sort of did that to yourself.
I believe that was Kingston at least by the pictures they were showing
Could be, the 1000 Island Poker Run passed through all of them, the “small town”’tipped me to Brockville which is where My Way debuted years ago too
@@ThePowerofJames Brockville and Kingston look similar, they are both very beautiful cities -- Kingston is just a lot bigger. Even still, 'all that to go to Kingston' is still funny!
@@bencoleman1893 You are Correct starts in Kingston ontario
TSA doesn't find it funny when they find a knife, that you legit haven't seen in 4 years, in a bag you haven't used in at least that long, and shout "So THAT's WHERE IT WENT!!!" :D
In Hartford, if you accidentally carry a little pocketknofe through, you can walk right back out just outside the TSA and mail it back to yourself. Sweetest thing ever. But they don't do that in Ft Lauderdale. Ask me how I know,
You make it sound like you’re being a smartarse, maybe that’s why they didn’t like it
canada is an independent country with it's own laws. If you want to make a canadian cop mad, tell him whatever you are doing is not illegal where you come from.
Hey big dog, go touch some grass.
I’m Canadian, and with the exception of my last trip to Russia, I’ve never been hassled at an international border like I am when I cross by land back into Canada.
A friend of mine had a 15 year old (THC) possession case that had been dismissed and expunged years before. Canadian customs stopped him and harassed him to no end, and he almost wasn’t permitted entry. The real gem? The drug is legal in Canada. He was being harassed about a dismissed charge from decades before for an act that wasn’t even illegal in the country. 🤦♂️
Interesting, my experience as a Canadian is the opposite. Going into the states is always a bit of a scene, coming back seems to always result in 'Welcome Home Eh'. Though last time I went they approached with extreme caution due to my window tint.. I just roll down all windows on the approach now.
You can't have a DWI on your record and get into Canada.
@@edbeck8925 not applicable
Ya, the CBSA are interesting to deal with.
Twice a week I import a one ton van full of classic car parts through my company and they sometimes give me the detailed inspection…..
Country of origin, what do the parts fit, where do I get the parts from…
It’s a process…
Being calm and having all the proper paperwork is key.
As a Canadian, all of my experiences with CBSA chalk up to "Welcome Home Eh!" dealing with US CBP on the other hand, excluding maybe one time, I have never not felt like a criminal crossing the boarder, especially a land boarder, air is more lax, presumably because you have already cleared TSA at that point.
I believe you because you are spamming this everywhere so it must be true. Canada is perfect as long as you have nothing to hide :)
Fun fact: CBSA ( Canada Border Services Agency ) is a stand alone organization with no governing body. No government department who oversees them. They don't have to report to anyone. They can just make stuff up on the spot if they want. For example: It is legal to bring in 50 cigars if you have been out of the country for at least 48 hours. I know someone who had them confiscated even though the traveller pulled up the CBSA website on their phone and read the rules out loud to the agent. Still did no good. I imagine that the guards kept them and smoked them.
CBSA is an absolute joke
Oh interesting, didnt know they were a standalone organization. It makes so much more sense now, those agents are the rudest people ive ever met crossing a border
Pulling up the website, and quoting the rules back to the officers who enforce them, rarely seems to work
Usually that’s what a lawyer is for
@@thomasa5619
A lawyer for a box of cigars?
@@buckdesystem4562 telling cops how the law works rarely accomplishes anything. There’s a correct way to handle their incompetence.
Riveting story.... got to the border and despite the fact that I was annoying, they let me in and gave me back my property on the way back home.
been back and forth from the US into Canada many times, all with powerboats and powerboat related items and never an issue. Its all about letting them do their job, and as many times as ive crossed its actually fascinating to me how and how well they do it to. Not sure how you handled them but i can tell you playing dumb (not saying this was your case) is never something you want to lean on. Its a professional situation and requires you to act accordingly. Have ALL your stuff in order, simply answer any questions they ask and you'll be on your way. I've taken engines, parts, boats all kinds of high value things and never had anything beyond standard customs walk throughs and verifications. This was all done for personal use, piece of cake either way. Nice boat btw, ive heard Adrenalines run well. Top Gun and Scarab guy myself, but had had many others (its a sickness far worse then cars and you have to do two of everything lol)
I joked with a Canadian truck driver after they sent both of us out to our trucks for our passports. I told him it’s bad when they won’t let you back into your own country.
I always tried to enter and exit through the smaller ports, the agents seemed more human.
Yes, this! Sounds like they went through thousand islands, I typically try to go in via. Johnstown/Prescott, both are small, but Johnstown/Prescott always feels a bit abandoned, so far experiences have been mostly positive.
That’s my home town, Kingston, Ontario. I remember that boat. We have a great boating in the 1000 Islands.
It’s beautiful , except 3$ a litre at the marinas 😂
I'm glad it ended well.
Joking with border/customs agents and expecting it to end well is the sort of thing that gets your picture in the dictionary, next to the word "naive".
In my limited experience it was the US Customs that caused me problems. And then there was the time I showed up in Canada with my dog along. Well I didn't have any paperwork for the dog to enter Canada but they allowed us on my way thru anyway. Guess what happened at the US Customs on my way back in? (yup, problems)
This channel really went down the tubes
Guy learns the value lesson of being polite and keeping you damn mouth shut. Going off at people like that will only cause you more problems.
You could also buy a pew pew at Dicks Sporting goods
Border Patrol: "Cool knife. We're gonna have to confiscate that."
Vinny: "Oh Hell no, bro!"
If you happen to be banned, it isn't much of a loss.
I remember crossing into Canada with my dad to go hunting in the lake of the woods, they asked him if he had and firearms and he said yeah our shotgun and bolt-action. We also had a spring powered pellet gun that my dad didn’t mention cause it isn’t a firearm, then the rookie Canadian border guard found it and brought it out like it was a belt fed machine gun, wasn’t until the other veteran guard calmed him down that they let us through. Gotta say this story reminds me of my own experience with Canadian border crossing.
I was crossing into Canada and got picked for a random search… the border services agent pointed out that I had no spare tire… I laughed and pointed over his head and behind him… it was mounted to the rack on top of my truck. He didn’t think it was funny… he then got 3 more guys and opened up anything that could be opened and harassed me about the bunch of wires from my uninstalled fog lights
3:35 CBA does not give a rat's ass about your schedule or cargo. You are asking permission to enter another country, not the state fairgrounds. If they know you at this one particular border they will know you at all the borders, you have been flagged, expect to answer lots of questions going forward.
Hahaha yeah sure buddy, I worked 10 years in a border post just south of Osoyoos down in BC. I can assure you that unless that guy was a convicted felon, there is no such flagging system. He’s free to come and go as he pleases.
Crossing over to the USA is far easier than coming back. I buy stuff all the time in the states, and most of the Canadian guards are powering tripping asshats.
I always always cross over late at night, far fewer issues and I usually bring my friendly pup with me. Usually conversation is much easier going as they want to pet the dog while asking questions.
Only had an issue once crossing over into the states at Detroit on the Ambassador Bridge, but it was Woodward Dream Cruise weekend and I was told there was a drug smuggling op going on with the heavy amount of traffic for that weekend. Getting through that office was as backed up as driving on Woodward in the middle of the day.
Play stupid games, win stupid prizes. You don't have rights in Canada.
As a non-citizen at a border crossing, you don’t have rights entering any country.
@@shiftfocus1 citizen or non-citizen it doesn't matter.
@@shiftfocus1 Canadians don't have rights in Canada tbf
Ahh yes, being a dick to any offical/officer in another country gets you far
True, but he wasn’t being a dick.
@@UpperDarbyDetailing Sounds like he was being a pretty big dick to me...
Spring assitded knives are legal to buy own and carry in Canada by federal law - CBSA has been overstepping their authority by creating CBSA POLICY (not law) declaring spring assisted knives not allowed and siezing them when possible at the border-- large retailers seem to have no difficulty importing spring assisted knives into Canada and they are easily purchased in Canada - I personally own spring assisted knives purchased here in Canada and there is no issue carrying them -- switch blades and out the front or balisong knives are prohibited here as are gravity knives
The more you say "there's nothing" the worse the going to be, the faster you need them to be, the slower they will be lol. Crossed over a few thousand times they are finicky to deal with
I made a joke at an ATF agents expense. This kicked off a month long audit of our FFL…
Seems by the comments that many of us are goofs & many of them are big fn cry babies
Being a truck driver hauling equipment I always had a knive for cutting rope, almost was in kuffs because the same situation
I have bought assisted opening knives in Canada, also I ordered one that came from Las Vegas. He crossed at Hill Island and was going to Brockville Ontario.
Pretty cool never thought I'd see my home town on vinwiki
Cliffnotes version: goof attempts bringing illegal knife into Canada.
A few years ago the CBSA changed how they interpret the rules around pocket knives and more designs fell under the description of 'assisted opening'. Inside Canada the designs in question are still legal, but the CBSA won't let them across the border.
Also anything for 'self defense' is a weapon and illegal.
This is beyond relevant as I'm going on a road trip to Canada at the end of May, 2024. I carry a 3" pocket knife, and it's practically muscle memory for me to put it in my pocket. Well, I'm going to have to remember to leave it home in the US.
Why joke at all with any officer. Show respect, and 90% of the time, I've had it reduced or just a verbal warning.
Had a similar situation a few years back. Honestly, I don't know if I'll actually go back lol
Canada you did it again
That looked a whole heck of a lot like confederation basin in Kingston right across the river from me!
I never carried a pocket knife through canadian customs. I always had my work knife, though, and never got hassled over it. It also helped I researched what was and wasn't legal there. Some guards were cool, most were assholes.
I never carry a spring-assisted knife because I don't own one. If I buy one, it'll only come with me if I KNOW it'll be legal in every state I'll even be in for just a couple miles of one road that's not used often. If my plan is to go up to Canada, I'm leaving that thing at home.
The Wahlberg brother we didnt know existed
Kingston Ontario my home town. Woohoo !!
Love his stories...! Looks kind like Mark Walberg...?
Coming up to play with Tomlinson’s My Way
Canadian border crossing gave me a hard time about a folding box cutter in my center console one time. It's their job, I guess, I'm just more careful crossing the border now.
Did you ever think Canada would be so annoying. You know it's illegal to have/take Mace spray in Canada😂
My friend got a ticket when he was a kid for poking a dead salmon with a stick. 30 years later they would not let him into Canada because his record said he had mole$ted a Salmon. They didn't want to hear any explaining, banned for life!
If the consulate says "you have to go and try" that's because you're not officially banned, but any given border officer has access to your record and could arbitrarily refuse entry at their own discretion, depending on what you tell them and the mood they're in. It's no different going from Canada to the USA, I've heard stories of people having their cars physically dismantled when crossing into Maine to search for drugs, and then just being left with the pieces. They don't put it back together for you, it's your problem even if you're not guilty of any crime. Be nothing but sunshine and rainbows, and stick to the necessary facts when talking to border patrol, tell them only the information they're asking for and patiently wait for them to wave you through.
I had Canada trouble as well they was fao they didn’t feel I was fat they felt I was fake
O crap that was Kingston Ontario
That’s my hometown of Kingston.
I deliver trucks, buses, and motor homes-'drive out fly home. Another driver and I are going through customs in Canada. The other driver was being pressured by another person behind him. Words were exchanged he is taken through a thorough examination. Customs makes him take his CB radio back to the airli e and ship it. Me I sail through customs CB radio antenna in my Carry on---my smile and cheerful attitude got me through.
Not sure why the CBSA would hassle someone over a CB radio, use is legal in Canada without any kind of license.
I am Canadian. I got TEN YEARS probation and a weapons ban for a switch blade knife I did not know was in my car (Thanks idiot friend) in 1985.
Dude reminds me of Nick and Nate Diaz, great story
As a Canadian, this is all very believable. If customs and border believed that you were smuggling your knife, they've been known to also impound your vehicle too.
I know what it was.. The truck driver said it's A BOAT. And the Canadian border agent said, ABOUT what? Hhaha.. 😂
Dude.. we charged you $300 to give your own knife back... come back whenever you want!
Americans when a country dares have their own laws 😮🤯
Do they allow catatonic people to cross the border? I'd like to see that happen.
Repertoire???
Way to stand on PRINCIPLE!!!!!!
Canada, figures.
Martello tower in Kingston ON. 4:01 Home of Queens University. They were built to repel Americans lol
Law enforcement boredom is a thing.
Don’t worry it’s a blessing if your not allowed back up there
Oh a blessing ? let me guess you tried coming into Canada in full blown Arrogant American Attitude, got shut down and embarrassed at the crossing. It's not rocket science if you act like an ass at either countries port of entry/exit you set yourself up for the blessing.
Come to the U.S.A.
No questions asked..
Hell you don't even need I.D.
"I don't know if I'm allowed back in Canada." Is that a bad thing?
The knife border confiscation must be a thing. I was in Mexico rebording a cruise ship several years ago and the federal police officer at the dock there tried unsuccessfully to confiscate my 3.7" long pocket knife, when I knew 4" was the legal length limit. I had to have the ship security come down and get the knife and they handed it back to me in front of the cop, the cop that argued with me for over ten minutes that first there was no 4" law, then after he admitted there was he claimed it was over 4". I knew he just wanted the damn knife, and due to sentimental reasons that wasn't going to happen.
Yeah his wife knows that he often exaggerates short lengths too I bet
you technically weren't refused entry so you should be fine
In general, customs officers have zero sense of humor.
I once did see an Australian customs officer burst into laughter at a funny t-shirt I was wearing. So they aren't ALL robots.
Never joke with border agents, no mather what country you're in.
But assisted opening knives aren't actually illegal. It's kind of a gray zone. To be considered a switchblade (which is illegal) it has to have a button to operate it. But it's border agents, your mileage may vary.
Vinny Russo..? More like Vinny Wahlberg
nope not allowed back!
Spring assisted knives are legal however there are a few other factors that must have made it illegal
Assisted opening knives of any kind are illegal in Canada.
@@extraordinary_ordinary Not true spring assisted that have a button are legal that are various knives that are don't believe everything u read
Also double sided blades are 100 Precent illegal
@@R.dacted this is directly from the Criminal Code of Canada:
Section 84 (1)
prohibited weapon means
(a) a knife that has a blade that opens automatically by gravity or centrifugal force or by hand pressure applied to a button, spring or other device in or attached to the handle of the knife
@@extraordinary_ordinary The Laws for one are very very vague For one A switchblade is Illegal however spring assisted are there is a difference Mainly Being: A flipper is a part of the blade that protrudes out of the back of the knife which the user will “pull down” to start the opening processes.
A thumb stud is a stud on the blade which the user will push open with their thumb.All spring assisted/assisted opening knives are at rest when they are CLOSED. There is no force on the blade when it is closed.
Means that u must apply pressure to do so
This can include a button however the action must be completed by a physical action.
“Are all spring assisted knives legal?” Well no. There are a few important things to keep in mind for them to be legal under Canadian law. If a knife can be opened using only the force of gravity (such as being held upside down) or if the knife can be opened by “flicking” it (without applying any force on the blade) it is illegal. If the blade can also cut you while opening it is also illegal. When the blade is opening if the leading edge of the blade is sharpened and can cut you then it is illegal (and also a terrible design).
They are yes commonly confused so maybe then knifes your thinking of are different then what i'm thinking.
It's amazing you couldn't import something declared illegal into another country. I'm absolutely shocked the border patrol didn't make an exception. How dare they! In your next story maybe you can tell about trying to apply your 1st ammendment rights in a foreign country too. The non-sarcastic reply would be "know your rights and the laws of the country you're visiting next time" ...
I am actually amazed he was able to pick it up when crossing back into *the US. It reminds me of the issues that used to arise when American Citizens wanted to cross through Canada to go to Alaska (only way by land) with their firearms, and were very upset that they were not able to do that!
The First Ammendment is the freedom of speech
Perfect example of what not to do. Why did this story (and this guy) get a video?
Rapport - not repertoire.
Get video love the speed boats
I don't want to scroll through the comments to see if others see what I'm seeing. But this guy looks like Mark Wahlberg.
If you have no record and they didn't tell you then you can come back here don't know how the ticket would effect it though. I think if it has been a yr your good to go. You wasn't criminal charged.
They asked if you had weapons, you told them your knife. This indicated to them that you consider your knife a weapon. If they had just found or saw it and you framed it as being a tool you'd probably have been fine. Intent matters a lot the way our laws are here. A knife is never for protection, its for whittling and cutting apples. You can buy those spring open knives at stores here too. Its stupid. Whether its illegal or not depends on if the person in posession of it considers it a weapon or not.
Its crazy that he went to a different country, didn't read up on there laws and tried to tell their officers that what he was carrying was legal . A word of advice to everyone just because something is legal in your country does not make it legal in another country and you have no right to enter another nation other then your own so don't be an asshole to customs.
The Border Agents have a terribly difficult job, and deal with people giving them attitudes all the time. It doesn't matter if you're tired, or if you have an attitude, you treat them with the utmost respect. They are protecting both countries from so many illegal things... he's lucky they didn't dismantle the boat, then advise him he had 1 hour to get it out before they fine him. Vinny is a goof and deserved the trouble he received.
Missed a great opportunity for a knife company plug at the end there. 😂
Rapport buddy, rapport.
Does he mean Cigarette boat?
They're touchy because we know their governement is the punchline.
You couldn't pay me enough to go to Canada.
But anyone that's done any amount of international traveling knows that you don't screw around at the border.
I feel the same about going to the US.
We're just the noisy neighbors to the south.
@fantabuloussnuffaluffagus Good.
I'm a Canadian that has lived in Europe for 20+ years. I travel for work 100+ days per year, and have been to 83 countries. . . And I can say unequivocally that Canada has the rudest, worst attitude, most humourless, biggest chip on the shoulder Customs and Immigration staff I have experienced anywhere. It's a national embarrassment.
Yes you are allowed back, if you were not turned around and told you were banned you can come back to my country.
You never joke with border guards in any country.
It goes both ways. American police aren’t going to be quick to give a Canadian a break. Just the way it goes.
What a child!
What a interesting story 😐
Ahh the border, they do everything with such gusto…except stopping drug cartels and human trafficking
Oh behalf of all of us Canadians, sorry.
I live in a border town around here we refer the CBSA as the grocery police.
Draw your own conclusions as to why.
No, you're not welcome there anymore. If you get a temp work visa like that, it's because you aren't welcome.
He is probably ironically the same kind of person who has strong opinions about the OTHER border.
Also, this guy is saying he is NOT a good person to have represent your product, service or event. He made that pretty clear.