r/canadaguns • u/Wooden_Week5385 • 16d ago

Application / Regulation advice Optics from US to Canada

I’m looking to buy a Holosun 510C and an Aimpoint PRO but they’re quite expensive north of the border here. But at Cabela’s down in freedom land, the 510C alone is $56 cheaper even with the conversion rate. With a little help of Google I found that technically you’re not allowed to bring US bought optics across the border into Canada but the Canadian border side has no issue with it.

Has anyone tried this or have any advice or experience with this? I’m always down for good deal but also don’t to get into a ton of trouble.

EDIT: upon further reflection after getting ripped in the comments, I’ve decided not to be an absolute cheap skate and buck up the extra monies and just buy it here. After all, Carney and the libs need my tax dollars to try and ban more guns 🤙

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u/DoYouGetSarcasm 15d ago

People illegally smuggle shit out of the US every day, getting caught is rare.

Getting caught also isn't really a big deal, they just take your stuff and ban you from coming back. I guess now days they MIGHT ice you for a few months too. If it's your first run in with the law would have expected them not to prosecute and imprison you, but in recent years Canada/us relations have deteriorated so it's hard to say.

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u/h3IIfir3pho3nix N E R F G U N S 15d ago

https://deccs.pmddtc.state.gov/ddtc_public?id=ddtc_kb_article_page&sys_id=KB0010124

The fines for violating ITAR are up to $1MM in fines and/or 20 years in prison. It's a pretty big deal.

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u/DoYouGetSarcasm 15d ago

1) you must not get sarcasm.

2) These are EAR99 items so itar doesn't apply.

Scroll down to the second bold header

"Determine Whether An Export License Is Required".

" There are 30 countries to which you can export telescopic, holographic, reflex, red dot and reticle sight, other sighting devices that contain optical elements, laser aiming devices and laser illuminators — which are classified in ECCN 0A504.a through 0A504.f – without an export license. An approved export license is required for exports to all other countries, including Canada. "

https://blog.easyexport.net/the-5-requirements-for-exporting-firearm-optics-legally