r/canadaguns • u/Curious_Joe2020 • 11d ago

Application / Regulation advice Canada Handgun Purchase and Transfer Exemption Guide for BC - Yes You Can Buy Pistols from the USA!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_X1Y1NWdWEo

Explanation Guide for 22LR pistol exemption process in Canada using BC as an example. This guide explains how you can still legally purchase and import a handgun from the USA into Canada, covering everything from joining the BCTSA to submitting your paperwork. We break down exactly how the system works, emphasizing that this exemption applies strictly to .22LR pistols with a minimum barrel length of 4.17 inches (106mm).

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u/DatHoneyBadger 11d ago

How long does it normally take to receive your item once you initiate a purchase on the US IRG? Does it take a while for all the paperwork and approvals go through?

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u/Curious_Joe2020 11d ago edited 11d ago

About 2 months or so until you get it.

IRUNGUNS exports to Canada on a structured monthly cycle:

Export Window Opens: 16th of each month

Export Window Closes: 15th of the following month at 5:00 PM (Mountain Time)

After the window closes, our team completes:

Order processing & packaging

Export permit filings

Coordination with regulatory agencies

Shipments are delivered to our Canadian facility approximately 45 days after the window closes (subject to regulatory approvals and transport conditions).

Updated Example Timeline

Orders placed June 16 – July 15 → Arrival late August / early September

Orders placed July 16 – August 15 → Arrival late September / early October

Orders placed November 16 – December 15 → Arrival February (No January import cycle)

Canadian Warehouse Processing

Once shipments arrive in Canada, please allow 7–10 business days for:

Unloading and intake

Verification and compliance checks

Packaging and labeling