Rattletrap2 Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 I'm curious as to whether any of you have tried to purchase a non-restricted rifle in the US and brought it back to Canada? I'm only considering a .22, but has anyone had any experience with this? I'm thinking it is more hassle than it is worth? I could not find stock here of the gun i want and will be spending a considerable amount of time across the border. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 (edited) The US passed new legislation in February 2003 which makes it illegal for a ‘non-resident alien’ to come into possession of a firearm in the US. This does not apply to antiques or muzzle-loading firearms, nor does it apply to Canadians with legal residency in the US or to US citizens, regardless of their residency. A Canadian may purchase a firearm in the US but cannot take possession of it, nor can they export it from the US. Edited March 25, 2011 by BillM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pikeslayer Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 I'm curious as to whether any of you have tried to purchase a non-restricted rifle in the US and brought it back to Canada? I'm only considering a .22, but has anyone had any experience with this? I'm thinking it is more hassle than it is worth? I could not find stock here of the gun i want and will be spending a considerable amount of time across the border. Thanks [/quo Definetly not a good idea! Not to mention posting the idea on line? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 I took it to mean he was asking about doing it legally and how much of a hassle it might be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gbfisher Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 (edited) What are you lookig for? Have you thought about buying used? There are very early shows every Sunday. http://www.ontariogunshows.com/ I used to go to them every weekend before by friends crazy collector father died. Was cool to see what was there. Im sure you can find what you are looking for unless it's some target special. Try Canada firarms. I know that my buddies father received guns in the mail from all over the world. Was a hassle sometimes that I can recall. . Good luck...Plinking is fun! Edited March 25, 2011 by gbfisher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Bob Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 Quote The US passed new legislation in February 2003 which makes it illegal for a ‘non-resident alien’ to come into possession of a firearm in the US. This does not apply to antiques or muzzle-loading firearms, nor does it apply to Canadians with legal residency in the US or to US citizens, regardless of their residency. A Canadian may purchase a firearm in the US but cannot take possession of it, nor can they export it from the US. I don't know what the laws are pertaining to a Canadian purchasing a legal firearm in the USA.....but I have read this quote several times and to me at least it doesn't make any sense as far as the last sentence... Why would anyone (Canadian) purchase a firearm that they cannot take possession of or export it from the USA (to Canada)... Where did this quote come from ? ? ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplumma Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 Contact your local gun dealer and see if he can get a USA gun transfered to Canada. I think though it would be cheaper for him to get it from his source in Canada. Good Luck and hold out until you get the gun you want. Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 Canadians that live there part of the year, or they maybe have a visa to work there. Where do you think most of "your" hacky players and good comedians come from??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattletrap2 Posted March 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 I took it to mean he was asking about doing it legally and how much of a hassle it might be. Thanks Kickingfrog, of course I was talking about doing it legally! Seems like with the legislation in place currently, it is not even a matter of hassle, but that it cannot be done. Most of what I found online pertained to an American bringing a gun into Canada, not a resident going South to purchase one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustic-Fisher Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 Search it out on line, there are brokers that will handle your transaction. Hope its a high end gun/rare, because by the time your done handing out cash it will get expensive$$$$$$$$$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookslav Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 Call customs.... I know a guy who did this back in November. He had to call Customs and arrange for a temporary permit of sorts. He then had to declare it, the customs agents pulled him over and inspected it....he was on his way in 15minutes Does not sound like a hassel to me for a deal he got? I'd call them as THEY are the ones whom will be responsible for allowing you to cross that little white line. Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 Where did this quote come from ? ? ? The Government of Canada Website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Bob Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 The Government of Canada Website. Bill, does it make any sense to you or am I just not reading it properly... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 It basically means you can't buy a firearm in the US unless you are a legal resident of that country. There is another section that I'll post which says you need to use a broker if you want to bring a gun over. I should have posted it all at once, lol!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedimaster Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 (edited) You can buy it, but you can't touch it. if you go to buffalo there are a number of dealers that will drive it to the border for you for a fee. : ) Edited March 25, 2011 by aplumma illegal suggestion deleted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 well you can bring guns back and forth over the border to hunt so couldn't you buy the gun have them send you all the info register it in canada then go pick up your gun and produce all the legal paper work at the border????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 well you can bring guns back and forth over the border to hunt so couldn't you buy the gun have them send you all the info register it in canada then go pick up your gun and produce all the legal paper work at the border????? I'm sure there are ways around it, but the whole 'possession' thing is pretty straight forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 Brian Talk to Carl. Where you took the course. He,s got lots and at very good prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dara Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 What you gotta do is have a friend in the US. They need to get a Possession license. Buy a gun and register it in Canada under their name. Bring it over here and sell it to you and transfer the registration to your name. I hunt with a dozen Americans that come here every fall and they all got their Canadian paperwork done. It makes is so that they can register a gun online over their and bring it across the border without having to pay 50 bucks st the border for a temporary permit. No US gun dealer will sell you a gun. Sometimes we go there to hunt with them. It is very difficult to take a gun from Canada to the US to hunt so we just borrow one when we get there. Perfectly legal. Some of the guys have barrels here they like and take it alnog and just borrow the reciever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skud Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 Anybody here catch wind of the postal system? Buy the gun and get it shipped. If you buy a restricted gun in Canada you can wait 2 weeks for an ATT to bring it home or have it sent in the mail and have it in two days. Buy a gun in the US, get it sent up through a broker and then you can have possession of it when it is on Canadian soil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMASSE Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 First of all. You can buy guns in the states. I have personlly purchased both Restricted (3 pistols and a Norinco CQ 5.56 and Non Restricted in Buffalo. Have them registered with the Canadian government. Show all the paper work to the US customs, pay duties and for all Restricted have a ATT ready to transfer from the Boarder to your home. Lucky for me my club is in St Catherines and I have an Open ATT to travel anytime to different clubs. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustic-Fisher Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 First of all. You can buy guns in the states. I have personlly purchased both Restricted (3 pistols and a Norinco CQ 5.56 and Non Restricted in Buffalo. Have them registered with the Canadian government. Show all the paper work to the US customs, pay duties and for all Restricted have a ATT ready to transfer from the Boarder to your home. Lucky for me my club is in St Catherines and I have an Open ATT to travel anytime to different clubs. Dave Yikes....Careful what you advertise, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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