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AlexKk

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Hey guys,

I've been looking into purchasing a firearm from our lovely neighbors down South. I was curious if any one you have done this before? It would be my first international purchase and was hoping for some tips and hints. I've read over some of the F.A.Q's about international purchases on government websites and I feel like the process is pretty straight forward. Here are a few questions that I have.

1. Is it common for Canadian gun owners to purchase from the states?
2. The selection of firearms is much greater down South, and they seem to always have the desired items in stock. How do Canadian stores keep up?
3. Are there any risks to buying from the states?
4. Are there any gun stores that you suggest dealing with and have used personally?

Thank you for any responses, they are appreciated!!
 
I Run Guns has a forum here, as does Prophet River. Both offer importation services. I'd say it is very common, at least for members on this forum. As long as what you are ordering is legal to own here, the manufacturer has a US export permit, and you can afford it, the import companies here can get it across the border legally.

Online gun auction sites are a good source.
 
Hi Fenceline,

Thank you for the quick response. I am pretty new to these forums and am unfamiliar with the above mentioned threads/forums. I am also unfamiliar with any online gun auction sites. Can you suggest a few for me to check out? Thank you.
 
I've one it by myself using a FFL dealer to export from the states, but it is now very expensive. Your best bet is Irunguns or Prophet River.
 
Unless you are looking at something special or a "high priced" gun that you can't find here it's not the way to go.

It can run you somewhere in the 200-400 buck range just to get the permits all in order - not something you want to get into if you are only looking at a typical "on any shelf in Canada" rifle or shotgun.
 
galamb said:
Unless you are looking at something special or a "high priced" gun that you can't find here it's not the way to go.

It can run you somewhere in the 200-400 buck range just to get the permits all in order - not something you want to get into if you are only looking at a typical "on any shelf in Canada" rifle or shotgun.
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Price is all in how much you shop for bargains. I got my valmet for half what it would have cost me here, all fees and exchange included. If you are a smart shopper, it can be a very good way to go.

The U.S. Market often has guns you can't get here, simply for lack of supply.
 
Like galamb says, it's not the best way to go. There's very little available Stateside that is not readily available here without all the U.S. government interference. Any cost savings found on-line will be negated by shipping, the exchange rate, taxes and importing fees.
 
sunray said:
Like galamb says, it's not the best way to go. There's very little available Stateside that is not readily available here without all the U.S. government interference. Any cost savings found on-line will be negated by shipping, the exchange rate, taxes and importing fees.
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For run of the mill stuff.... sure. Totally.

But for other items, there isn't the same availability in Canada as there is in the US. And for some guns, you can buy them cheaper in the US and import them, than simply buying them in Canada if/when you find them.

Certain guns like the AR180b, the Valmet M78, the Bushmaster M17s, Robinson Arms M96, Romanian and Albanian SKS, etc etc. All much more expensive here and way less available. If one wanted to buy these, going through the US is the way to go.

If a gun is unique, it will be easier to go through the US.
 
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