Respectfully, I cannot find any information that relates to a factory shoulder stock defining it's classification in the US.
All information that I can find points to it being an SBS (short barreled shotgun)
You are correct, it is a non restricted firearm here in Canada.
I do not believe the RCMP have anything to do with this not being exported from the US.
I admit, I do not know the full answer to that. I inquired with Irunguns to see if I could buy one from their US site.
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I was told they could not be brought in and unfortunately this was on their website chat, so I cannot quote what was said.
I'm not sure, but I thought they said it was considered a defensive item, and defence items cannot be exported. (I may have read that elsewhere)
I am sure, Irunguns said that they are hoping this will change soon, perhaps in the new year.
They added my email to be notified if/when it changes.
I do know that the BATF deals with shotgun regulations in the US.
There have been threads about this here on CGN over the years.
Earlier on in this thread, Irunguns has stated that it is the BATF that prevents the export.
Perhaps Irunguns simply does not have the proper license to export them? I do not know.
The rules/laws/regulations are very convoluted and confusing in this regard with ITAR, NFA, BATF and even Homeland Security...
I've been looking for the answer, but it seems the regulations change all the time and I do not wish to further confuse.
I wish it was just as easy as filling out
this form.
I would also love the
Tac 14 just as much, I own an 870, but on a little shotgun like this, I would prefer the thumb safety.