Bringing back reloading stuff from US? Equipment only

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I,searched and couldn't find the answer specifically. I,scoured the us regulations and from what I gather:

Cases, bullets, primers, powders, cartridges are a no no.

Presses, powder throws, scales, tumblers, dies, die lock rings are ok.

Case lube/cleaners and tools such as pocket reamers, chamfers, are ok

Sound right?
 
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No , just about anything gun related is restricted from export from the U.S. I've personally had a both dies and lock rings seized by U.S. border security along with some other reloading stuff on the American side of the border . Very intimidating experience . If you want to do a bunch of reading just do a search for ITAR . They take it very seriously . Now once you get by the U.S. you can bring back anything you are legally licensed to own to Canadian customs but don't get caught trying to export .
 
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No , just about anything gun related is restricted from export from the U.S. I've personally had a both dies and lock rings seized by U.S. border security along with some other reloading stuff on the American side of the border . Very intimidating experience . If you want to do a bunch of reading just do a search for ITAR . They take it very seriously . Now once you get by the U.S. you can bring back anything you are legally licensed to own to Canadian customs but don't get caught trying to export .
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You are totally wrong..... Read the first posters reply for the correct answer,
 
ive done this lots,

usually no problem but once had the american guard call the ATF and the FBI and had to wait for an hour before i was let in.

On the canadian side i constantly get asked to see a firearms license even though it isn't technically required.

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kewp said:
No , just about anything gun related is restricted from export from the U.S. I've personally had a both dies and lock rings seized by U.S. border security along with some other reloading stuff on the American side of the border . Very intimidating experience . If you want to do a bunch of reading just do a search for ITAR . They take it very seriously . Now once you get by the U.S. you can bring back anything you are legally licensed to own to Canadian customs but don't get caught trying to export .
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WRONG i have gone through many times with exactly what you said and never usually have a problem
 
Talked to a guy from the ATF.

He was very general because of the amount of regulation, and that certain "gun parts I.e shotgun stuff" were Dept of commerce and not ITAR.

So to be 100% certain of no problems... in a nutshell:

(We are talking about Joe Canadian walking into cabelas, etc and going back into Canada. NOT mail order through companies that have required approval)

No guns
Nothing that goes into a gun
Nothing that goes onto a gun

Tools, and anything to fix or clean guns, and things that go into guns, or onto guns are fine.

So looks like reloading stuff (tools and cleaners to fix and clean guns and anything that goes into or onto guns) is ok
And cases, bullets, primers (things that go into guns) are no go.
 
And an update..... entering the US along with the typical questions I was also asked if I was picking up any parcels on my way back to Canada. I answered yes, and when asked I told them it was reloading equipment.

He specifically asked about components, and I said no. I guess I triggered a quick secondary search. They were pretty nice and we had a quick chat.

I asked them some questions because they would be the people to have any issues. Basically reiterated what ATF said. No guns, nothing that goes into,guns.

Slings are ok, accessories like targets (non exploding) range bags, ammo holders are fine.

Said optics are a grey area aka the rules are complex so they said to be safe don't,try, lol.

The guy also said for the most part they don't want to jam anybody up, and try to be "spirit of the law" but he said the ATF guy's advise was the safest.
 
On the optics front, I believe that 'hunting' scopes are OK (ie basic telescopic sights) but electrically operated (such as red dots get attention..) In general the CBP will defer to the ATF. Reloading kit OK - not components. There is a process where an american citizen can get a 'one off' ( ie occasional) export certificate.It takes a few months and you have to be organised, but the option is there.
 
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