Exceptions for purchasing firearms and ammunition include the following:
1. Non-residents who have the firearm directly exported to Canada by a U.S. licensed firearms dealer;
2. Non-residents who have
a) a valid U.S. State-issued hunting licence or permit [b][u]or an invitation to a U.S. competitive sports-shooting event,[/u][/b]
b) proof of residency in the U.S. for at least 90 days, and
c) an alien or admission number issued by the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS); and
3. Law enforcement officers in the U.S. on official business.
New Regulations for Temporarily Importing Firearms and Ammunition into the U.S.
1. The non-resident must provide U.S. Customs with a pre-approved U.S. import permit and evidence that they fall into an exemption category (by providing a valid State hunting licence/permit or [b]an invitation to compete in a target shooting event[/b] or to display firearms or ammunition at a sports or hunting trade show sponsored by a national, State or local firearms trade organization devoted to the competitive use or other sporting use of firearms) before they will be allowed to import firearms or ammunition.