Weekend trip to the states - want to bring back ammo

[06gtpony]

Hey folks...

Just looking for clarification on bringing ammo from the US into Canada for personal use.
I read the sticky thread above from 2006, but just want to clarify.

I’ll be in Michigan for a couple days on business (driving across) and wondered what the procedure is for bringing back ammo for personal use. Maybe 9mm, 357 mag, 5.56, etc.

First off, is it worth doing?
Second, do you have to pay duties or customs on the purchase? (Will be there over 48hrs).
Third, what paperwork (if any) is required if I’m bringing back less than the allowable personal use limit?

Thanks in advance.

 

[laker415]

Pretty sure ammo is a no go to bring back. Canada doesn't care but the US sure does. Supposedly ITAR regulations are going to change which should allow us to bring home some goodies. For now I doubt its worth the hassle

 

[Conscript]

If you get caught with ammo in your possession in the U.S. as an alien, you'll be facing a big fine or time.

 

[Kratos]

Ammo is considered controlled goods in the US, meaning you need a ton of paperwork which has a lot of fees in order to export. Get caught without proper documentation and you’ll most likely go to prison. And when you get out there will be a large fine.

 

[wolf19534]

IF you get caught on the Detroit side of the bridge or tunnel by the gentlemen wearing black coveralls you WILL be spending time at the local precinct (Beaubian Street) and you will wait for up to seven days until you get to see a judge. You Will get a fine and court costs and your car etc will have been impounded. If found guilty which you will.. you will no longer be granted access to the United States of American and that includes flying through their air space so kiss any trip to the U.S.A. or Mexico etc goodbye. You really want to chance it ???

 

[GUB]

Don't even think about it. Homeland Security doesn't play nice.
Hard time in a Federal U.S. prison

 

[trebor2880]

Betcha if you were caught with a pack of.22's, they wouldn't waste time, resources, and money to prosecute you. But I'd only be betting my small change.

 

[wolf19534]

Betcha if you were caught with a pack of.22's, they wouldn't waste time, resources, and money to prosecute you. But I'd only be betting my small change.

Get caught with even ONE SINGLE .22 and you are up the proverbial creek without a paddle. After 9-11 US Homeland Security ..Border Guards whatever they call themselves now deem themselves gods...no pity...no mercy...no excuses..they don't care. Be it one or twenty...You do not pass and get to go home.. You will go to jail

 

[GUB]

Just make sure you don't have any loose rounds or empty cases rolling around in your trunk going south
CBSA sure gets wound up when they find ammo or cases in American vehicles coming North

 

[06gtpony]

Thanks for all the great info!!

I guess I never realized how strict the laws are down south for carrying ammo.
Maybe I’ll just stick to picking up a couple optics and accessories instead.

 

[Kratos]

Thanks for all the great info!!

I guess I never realized how strict the laws are down south for carrying ammo.
Maybe I’ll just stick to picking up a couple optics and accessories instead.

Also controlled goods, mostly. Accessories too depending on what it is.

 

[06gtpony]

Also controlled goods, mostly. Accessories too depending on what it is.

LOL really? Was hoping to save a couple bucks on a couple cases and maybe a red dot sight and/or long range scope.

 

[450yukon]

If it goes in or on a firearm it is controlled. Ask Midway how big their fine was for sending scopes north!

 

[FLHTCUI]

Get caught with even ONE SINGLE .22 and you are up the proverbial creek without a paddle. After 9-11 US Homeland Security ..Border Guards whatever they call themselves now deem themselves gods...no pity...no mercy...no excuses..they don't care. Be it one or twenty...You do not pass and get to go home.. You will go to jail

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the management, control and protection of our nation's borders at and between the official ports of entry. CBP is charged with keeping terrorists and terrorist weapons out of the country while enforcing hundreds of U.S. laws.... from the USCBP website.

U.S.Customs and Border Protection wear a dark blue almost black uniform.
Homeland Security in an Olive Green Uniform and when they are in the booth one best mind their p's and q's or it will be a very uncomfortable experience.
Rob

 

[Gunoholic]

This must be the 1000th thread on this very same topic.

 

[Grouse Man]

A case is fine, same with cleaning supplies. But basically anything that attaches to a firearm can't be exported, as your simple rule to stay safe.

Besides, the dollar sucks now anyway.

 

[crashcollins]

If you get caught with ammo in your possession in the U.S. as an alien, you'll be facing a big fine or time.

LOL No not exactly a accurate statement. You can possess ammo and guns stateside under the right conditions, you just can't buy ammo and bring it back like the OP wants to without a export permit.

 

[Garand]

If you are in possession of a US BATF Form 6 NIA, you can legally purchase ammunition in the US. The kicker is that you have to either expend it down range or give it away before you come home, as you are not allowed to export it to Canada without proper export paperwork.

 

[Wendell]

 

[lacroian]

If you get caught in the states without the proper permits with anything controlled by ITAR, such as ammo, firearms parts and even scopes you run the risk of being arrested. Most of the time they will just confiscate the stuff and send you on your way. The Canadian border has no restrictions on most ammo and scopes. If you make it back to the border and declare that you have under 5000 rounds (I think that is the limit) they will let you cross with very little hassle. But as stated above you do run the risk of prosecution in the USA.