Posted: 6/14/2010 11:40:46 AM EDT
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If one is to move to Canada he would have to the PAL and ATT completed to move to CA with restricted firearms.
My question is: Will I be able to bring in a Canadian made Colt AR15? Receiver is marked: 
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It is a little more complicated than just moving, having a PAL and ATT. You have to import the rifle into the country first....then register it, then take possession of it. The easiest way would be to get someone to do it for you and handle the transaction. Having done it once from living overseas...I can tell you it is a pain to do yourself. I would recommend Wolverine Supplies at www.wolverinesupplies.com. They have done similar stuff in the past. John is a personal friend and outstanding person. He will not steer you wrong.
Cheers Jeff |
| The ATF will not issue a permanent import permit for any AR type rifle - you could get a temporary import permit, but that could get complicated depending on your immigration status. It would be best to sell it in Canada (or store it in Canada if your move is not permanent) and buy another AR when you get to CA. |
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The ATF will not issue a permanent import permit for any AR type rifle - you could get a temporary import permit, but that could get complicated depending on your immigration status. It would be best to sell it in Canada (or store it in Canada if your move is not permanent) and buy another AR when you get to CA. The rifle in question would be bought in the USA, transferred through a FFL and owned in the USA before moving to CA. I was sure that by bringing a firearm previously owned by a US citizen and owned in the USA, that if said rifle left the country, it could be brought back into the country with no problems provided proof of previous ownership in the USA. |
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Quoted: Quoted: The ATF will not issue a permanent import permit for any AR type rifle - you could get a temporary import permit, but that could get complicated depending on your immigration status. It would be best to sell it in Canada (or store it in Canada if your move is not permanent) and buy another AR when you get to CA. The rifle in question would be bought in the USA, transferred through a FFL and owned in the USA before moving to CA. I was sure that by bringing a firearm previously owned by a US citizen and owned in the USA, that if said rifle left the country, it could be brought back into the country with no problems provided proof of previous ownership in the USA. Do you really think they'd let you do it that easy? |
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The ATF will not issue a permanent import permit for any AR type rifle - you could get a temporary import permit, but that could get complicated depending on your immigration status. It would be best to sell it in Canada (or store it in Canada if your move is not permanent) and buy another AR when you get to CA. The rifle in question would be bought in the USA, transferred through a FFL and owned in the USA before moving to CA. I was sure that by bringing a firearm previously owned by a US citizen and owned in the USA, that if said rifle left the country, it could be brought back into the country with no problems provided proof of previous ownership in the USA. Do you really think they'd let you do it that easy? Yes. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) regulates and restricts firearms and ammunition and approves all import transactions involving weapons and ammunition. If you want to import or export weapons or ammunition, you must do so through a licensed importer, dealer or manufacturer. Also, if the National Firearms Act prohibits certain weapons, ammunition or similar devices from coming into the country, you will not be able to import them unless the ATF provides you with written authorization to do so. If the firearm is controlled as a U.S. Munitions List article and it is temporarily imported to the United States, or it is temporarily exported, it may also require a Department of State license. You do not need an ATF permit if you can demonstrate that you are returning with the same firearms or ammunition that you took out of the United States. To prevent problems when returning, you should register your firearms and related equipment by taking them to any CBP office before you leave the United States. The CBP officer will register them on the same CBP Form-4457 used to register cameras or computers. For more information, please refer to the Tip: Register Items Before You Leave The United States page. ( Tip: Register Items Before You Leave The United States ) |
