I'm going to be heading into Montana in a week and was thinking of picking up some reloading supplies while I'm there as its considerably cheaper. Does anyone know what the regs are on bringing primers and powder back across the border into Canada? Can I even buy it down there without being a US citizen?
Primers / Powder from the US
- Thread starter sapper6fd
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You can't legally bring ammunition,firearms, certain firearms parts, or reloading components out of the USA without the proper paperwork. Trying to export these items without the proper paperwork, is a federal offense in the USA.
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tungngroove2000
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Canadian laws indicate u can - no issue at border( I've done it twice, last time was august on mb. ND border. Its only an issue for Americans " ,exporting" its not like homeland security is watching every gun store looking for canucks who look american
If you get stopped by Homeland Security and are in possession of controlled items YOU stand a very good chance of having a very, very bad day.
To the OP, don't do it; you're rolling the dice on your freedom.
The laws are tight for visitors to the country, if you were American you would have no problems at all.
The lack of ammo came about from panic buying brought on by the Obama re-election and the fear of tighter laws regarding firearms.
The lack of ammo came about from panic buying brought on by the Obama re-election and the fear of tighter laws regarding firearms.
It doesn't matter what the Canadian laws are, if you are caught violating the US laws, within the USA. Yes you might get lucky, and not get caught, but Homeland Security does set up spot checks just inside the US border, where they check to see if goods are being illegally taken out of the country.
hometownhero
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How about the last few years
Law has been in affect since about 2002
boltonscouter
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This is so wrong on so many levels. Please do not spread disinformation. You are extremely lucky you weren't caught as DHS has NO sense of humour! Like others have said ..... there are spot checks South of the border and if caught you can face serious fines, possible impound/loss of vehicle and also potentially banned from any future entry to the USA. Reloading components are a NO NO (along with fireworks FYI)! Reloading equipment such as presses and dies etc however are fair game as they are considered tools!
Further to boltonscouter's post, a Cdn. licence plate really stands out in a gunshop/gunshow parking lot. There are reports of licence numbers being flagged. There are also those who will drop a dime on cross border shoppers.
Keep in mind that a Cdn crossborder shopper isn't even eligible to get a US arms export licence.
hometownhero
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Was talking about the shortages when oboma got into office.
The homeland security types can take themselves very seriously, you may find yourself a guest of the state down there, the best thing that could happen is a prohibition from re entering. These laws came about years ago in the effort to prevent US made or sold products being used by terrorists. How much were you going to save? $500 or less I would guess. Not really a good gamble. Lots of legit guys have gone to the trouble and expense of getting the proper export license. Support them, they are easy to find, and anything that they do not have is probably unavailable across the line.
I have done it in the past, but that was before the "crazy" export laws. You CAN do it, it is LEGAL on the Canadian side but... it does violate U.S. laws so I wouldn't do it. You would likely be fine 98 out of 100 times, but the one time Homeland stops you and find it - not worth it.
On the other side, I think you are fine with brass and bullets (without the primers and powder), but check u.s. laws.
On the other side, I think you are fine with brass and bullets (without the primers and powder), but check u.s. laws.
