r/canadaguns • u/fxckyxs • Mar 12 '22
Bringing Firearm Parts Back From the US
I'm hearing mixed answers and figured I'd ask if anyone has done this recently. Going to the states soon.
From my understanding, the old rule was basically "if it goes in, on, or deals with a firearm" it's not allowed to come back with you. (Ex. Optics, slides, barrels, grips, etc. but not slings, cleaning tools, mats, etc.)
But now the rules have been changed a bit under Trump in 2019-2020, regarding the department that handles the export no longer being the same. Hence a reclassification of what's allowed to be brought back.
Say for example you wanted to bring an engraved slide, or stripped receiver (that is for a legal firearm in Canada) back with you from a trip to the States, how would that go with the rule change? Guns absolutely need an exporter, but I'm specifically talking about parts that are not regulated like a pistol frame is regulated. Like a slide, or handgrips for example.
Because let's face it there's no goddamn way I'm going to Freedom Town and not firing some damn full auto guns (M4A1, AKM, Vector, M249 SAW, AUG, and MP5 are the minimum I'd like to shoot, recommend something to me if you like!) and goodies we aren't allowed to have here. Might see something more available there and want to bring it back type of deal.
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u/ErokAB03 Mar 12 '22
went thu 100 rounds in a SAW a couple years ago down in Vegas, was an absolute blast, also shot a G36.
We tried to bring back some spent .50 cal rounds that we had shot and we couldnt bring them back on the plane - they were confiscated by security at the airport.
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u/Beretta_errata removeddit pro Mar 13 '22
Airline security has nothing to do with export and import laws.
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u/Dickastigmatism Mar 13 '22
M4A1, AKM, Vector, M249 SAW, AUG, and MP5 are the minimum I'd like to shoot
You're in for a rude awakening when this runs you like $1000 CAD lol
Anyway, you're not going to be able to bring anything back with you without a export licence, unfortunately. The US is pretty stingy about gun stuff leaving the country.
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u/Beretta_errata removeddit pro Mar 13 '22 edited Mar 13 '22
Someone just made up those rules off the top of their head.
Just buy from a retailer that can do the appropriate paperwork.
Import is another story, if CBSA thinks it may fit an AR-15 then they will seize it. They write their own rules.
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u/RedditSgtMajor Mar 13 '22
I’m not sure that things are as strict as people make it out to be. I just bought a Crazy Ivan chassis, and it came from the US. If a chassis is ok, why not a grip or slide?
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u/HowlingWolven Mar 13 '22
From my understanding: if it falls under Commerce Categories, then you’re fine exporting up to $499.99 per category per trip, but you might need an import permit and export permit. If it still falls on the Munitions List, forget it or talk to irunguns or whoever does ITAR for a living.
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u/Silosis Mar 13 '22
If you get a chance the FN p90 is super fun. 50 round clip, low recoil and fully ambidextrous is amazing...
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u/chillyrabbit Mar 12 '22
The only change is the Department of Commerce handles the paperwork (Export Administration Regulations or EAR), you still can't bring firearm parts out of the US without a license/permit (and some parts are still ITAR)