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Importing firearms

woodsrunnerwoodsrunner Member Posts: 5,378 ✭✭
edited January 2002 in Ask the Experts
Just wondering how much of a headache it is importing firearms into the United States from Canada is. I'm not talking about C&R or NFA or otherwise restricted item.
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  • woodsrunnerwoodsrunner Member Posts: 5,378 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Hi
    I need your help and advice on importing firearms from Mexico to the US.
    I inherite 6 firearms:
    *high standard Victor 22cal
    *Colt Police positive special 32-20
    *Brawning arms 22 long rifle
    *Ruger 10/22
    *JP Sauwe & Shon 22 cal revolver
    *Merwin Hulbert & Co. 38 cal (love this one) this last one was built in 1888. might be concider as Antique.

    I want to bring these from Mexico to the US, These are sitting in a border town in Texas, at my fathers hospital. I can bring them across the border to Customs.

    I have asked ATF and they tell me that a regular FFL dealer can do it but the person I asked in that border town (us side) told me he could not.

    Customs tells me once the Form 6 is approved I can go and get the fireamrs and just declared them with the form ant that should be all it is needed.

    i have contac some companies that have the type 8 license but the want to charge over $1000.00 which I can not pay and on top of that they will mark the firearms with their name which will depreciate the value of the firearms.

    HELP PLEASE who can guide me and help me with thsi project.
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  • woodsrunnerwoodsrunner Member Posts: 5,378 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Does anyone here have experience importing a firearm? I've wanted a rook rifle for years. I recently found a website with several for sale at reasonable prices. Problem is they are in Australia. I don't want to waste the guys time if it's going to cost a fortune to get it here or if it's just too much hassle for an individual to do. Can anyone tell me what's involved? These guns are both pre and post 1899. Is it easier to bring in one that is legally an antique? ThanksWOODS
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  • oneshyoneshy Member Posts: 417 ✭
    edited November -1
    ATF site www.atf.treas.gov. From what I see major problems. Lic. importation fees, exise tax, personal investigation. Perhaps an FFL dealer can do it more easily for you. Will probably cost more than the piece is worth.[This message has been edited by oneshy (edited 01-03-2002).]
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  • rick_renorick_reno Member Posts: 186 ✭
    edited November -1
    It's not a big deal - find someone with a FFL who is willing to do it. The FFL holder must submit a Form 6, part 1 to the ATF for approval (shouldn't be a problem on a rook rifle) and they present what the ATF sends back to the customs service and the gun goes to the FFL holder and then to you.It's done all the time.
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  • RembrandtRembrandt Member Posts: 4,486 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Woodsrunner....try Simpson's LTD for an import service. They handle all types of import and export services for firearms. Click on below: www.simpsonltd.com
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  • kimberkidkimberkid Member Posts: 8,858 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I beleive there is also a dealer in Dallas bu the name of Vollmer that will also handle imports, I'll see if I can find his info, its on my email on my wifes computer ...
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    If you really desire something, you'll find a way ?
    ? otherwise, you'll find an excuse.
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