Form 6NIA question
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canucklehead
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Ha I did. I thought it would be just my luck if it was denied for that reason. I didn't want to have a delay. 
So yes I printed and signed both and scanned them into a single PDF.
So yes I printed and signed both and scanned them into a single PDF.I applied this year for the first time.
I faxed the forms as stated in the application, I faxed the application twice and the invite twice.
I got it back in the mail in 14 days.
The only suggestion I got from the club is to list all ammo in larger amounts, so I listed Socre, Remington and Winchester AA. Which I did and it was approved.
I faxed the forms as stated in the application, I faxed the application twice and the invite twice.
I got it back in the mail in 14 days.
The only suggestion I got from the club is to list all ammo in larger amounts, so I listed Socre, Remington and Winchester AA. Which I did and it was approved.
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No you don’t need to send duplicates. Unless sending by mail.
Email will get you fastest turn around time. 3 days for my last one.
Use a separate line for each gauge of ammo even if from same manufacturer.
Canadian citizens are not required to have an invitation anymore.
Email will get you fastest turn around time. 3 days for my last one.
Use a separate line for each gauge of ammo even if from same manufacturer.
Canadian citizens are not required to have an invitation anymore.
The version of the 6NIA dated Jan 18, I filled out section 15 states
"Do you possess an invitation and/or registration to attend an upcoming competitive target shooting event or sports or hunting trade show in the United States sponsored by a national, State, or local organization devoted to the collection, competitive use, or other sporting use of firearms? (See Instruction 21.)
If you answered Yes, attach a copy of any such invitation and/or registration to the application.
If you answered No, you likely are not in compliance with 18 U..S.C. § 922(g)(5)(B) and therefore likely are prohibited from obtaining an approved ATF Form 6NIA
(5330.3D) temporary import permit (call 304-616-4550 for additional information)."
When I crossed the border using my 6NIA the agent asked to see the invite, lucky I had it with my name on it. I guy in the car behind going to the same shoot did not have his invite and was turned back and was refused entry into the US.
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I have heard this as well. I will make sure I have an invite with me just to cover my bases when I cross the border.
Ditto for entering Maine. Need an invite at the border.
The first time I crossed with a shotgun (about 10 years ago) I used an Alaska non-resident Small Game license as suggested by losttarget.com. Almost didn’t get in.
New twist two weeks ago. Was told they had to keep a copy, “have always kept a copy.”
Heading to the Maine State Championship Thursday AM, then on to Addieville and Peace Dale for some much-needed coaching. Let’s see what the rules of the day are this week.
The first time I crossed with a shotgun (about 10 years ago) I used an Alaska non-resident Small Game license as suggested by losttarget.com. Almost didn’t get in.
New twist two weeks ago. Was told they had to keep a copy, “have always kept a copy.”
Heading to the Maine State Championship Thursday AM, then on to Addieville and Peace Dale for some much-needed coaching. Let’s see what the rules of the day are this week.
^^^You answered yes to question 13
13. Were you admitted to the United States under a nonimmigrant visa? (See Instructions 1.) If you answered Yes, go to question 14.
If you answered No, go to question 16.
https://ca.usembassy.gov/visas/do-i-need-a-visa/
"Canadian citizens generally do not require a visa to enter the United States directly from Canada for the purposes of visiting or studying. However, all Canadians entering the U.S. by air require passports, and Canadians entering the U.S. by land or sea must have a Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI)-compliant travel document.
Some Canadians, do require visas. For example, intending immigrants, fiancé/fiancées, or investors must qualify for a visa before entry in the same manner as other nationalities. Other entrants, such as journalists, temporary workers or NAFTA professionals, must present all necessary supporting documentation and/or approved petitions directly to a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Officer at the Port of Entry. You may wish to consult the CBP website ahead of travel to ensure you are compliant with U.S. entry requirements for Canadians and others.
Furthermore, Canadians who have been deported or removed from the United States, or Canadians with a criminal record, including for driving under the influence, must satisfy other requirements to gain entry to the United States......."
A Canadian citizen visiting the US doesn't need a non-immigrant alien visa, the correct answer is NO to question 13. for a Canadian Citizen with no other complications. See Above.
Thus and therefore submitting an invitation is not required and if you are a canadian citizen answering Yes is in fact incorrect.
I live 20 minutes from the NY border, I have crossed there countless times, no invitation, never a problem, just hand them your passport, form 6 and tell them you have a firearm and are travelling to a shoot and away you go.
I do understand that not all border crossing operate this way, they are in fact mistaken. Not something I'd recommend taking up with them at that moment, but an email or phone call to the ATF describing the time and place of the incident can only help to further educate crossing agents and make it smoother for future canadians crossing.
I’ve heard somewhere that Washington state is pretty picky about having an invite and this is due to some state rules but I don’t recall the specifics. It’s funny the autonomy that the different agencies will exercise despite both being under Federal agencies, ATF is the Bureau of Treasury, while CBP ( Border officers) are under Department of Homeland Security.
I’ve crossed into Washington via a land crossing and always have an invite, and flew into Texas with an invite to a course not originally submitted with my 6NIA ( Form 5330 now) and had no issues, but was forewarned by ATF that they could at their discretion refuse entry. So far always been granted entry.
I’ve crossed into Washington via a land crossing and always have an invite, and flew into Texas with an invite to a course not originally submitted with my 6NIA ( Form 5330 now) and had no issues, but was forewarned by ATF that they could at their discretion refuse entry. So far always been granted entry.
Beretta687EELL
CGN frequent flyer
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- SW Ontario
Canadians do not need an invitation letter to get their Form 6 approved ... but may be required to provide an invitation letter when crossing the border. This letter needs to cover the entire time that you will be in the US.
Only been asked for an invitation once in about 40 crossings in North Dakota. Oddly enough got asked by the Canada Customs Officer for it on my return last weekend, told him I had one but it was in my range bag as I didn't expect to have to show it to come back to my home country, he simply moved on to the next question at that point.
I'm curious how an invitation covers the entire time you are in the USA? I've crossed many times for a one day match and continued on with a couple of weeks of vacation, never been an issue.
I did the same thing with the Texas trip, the course was only 2 days but my wife and I spent a week in Austin. The main premise of the 5330 is that the importation is “temporary” and for an approved and reasonably specific purpose ( ie hunting or competition). I think provided the trip was all one continuous event that you would be seen as legit for including a short vacation. Some hunting trips must be several weeks in some instances.
I think at the end of the day the US could make a decision if the context of your trip made sense. Hopefully anyway.
Beretta687EELL
CGN frequent flyer
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- SW Ontario
You have been lucky, so far .... they didn't ask you the next question. I know of friends that have gone to Florida for four months in the winter and their invitation letter only covered them for three months. They had to come home, get a revised letter and go back the next day.
