Can rifles be imported from the USA?

[ShooterO'Brian]

Hi. I was wondering what (or if there even is) a process of importing a rifle from a gun shop in the USA? I would imagine its costly, but some things are worth it! Any help would be awesome.

 

[Brentn]

Yes

Mark at questar does importing.

As long as its not prohibited and doesn't have an ATF export ban it can be done.

www.questar.ca

 

[ShooterO'Brian]

holy crap. This seems a little on the complicated side... I guess i'll take it one step at a time! Thanks for the help

 

[handgunner]

If you're travelling to NY State, check out Buffalo Gun Center. They will handle all of the importing paperwork for Canadians and once all the permits are in, they'll escort you to the Canadian border with the firearm. You take posession once across. Last time I did this, it cost $100.00 for the State Dept. License.
Just make sure that the particular firearm you're interested in is legal here - the staff there are knowledgeable and friendly, but they have no way of knowing what is legal or what is not up here.
hope this helps
-Chris

 

[trubluscrew]

Here is a good thread for doing it yourself. Some of it maybe different because his was a shotgun and you want a rifle.

+1 for Questar if you choose not to do it yourself

http://canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=233640

 

[CanAm]

From Alberta Leroy's in Montana will do it as well.

 

[ShooterO'Brian]

Ok, Im a little fuzzy today. Im looking at the Questar FAQ's. Do I pay the US dealer for the rifle? Or does Questar handle that? Questar quotes "arrange a tentative purchace"?
Thanks guys!

 

[ShooterO'Brian]

Nevermind, Figured it out.....just had to read more....duh

 

[Noel]

From Alberta Leroy's in Montana will do it as well.

X2
They have five waiting there for me. $75 for the first one, $25 for all the other ones in the same batch. Keep in mind you have to buy the gun have it sent to Leroy, do your paperwork (CFC registering, get an import licence) then send them all that with a purchase order. Once they have that they do the export paperwork, then arrange a time to meet at the border and declare them with your paperwork.
They will devide the cost of hauling your toys to the border with the other folks, usually around $150 + depending on how many folks you are splitting the cost with.
Leroy is great to work with. As long as going to the border isn't a problem then I think this is the way to go. Patience is the key here tho.

If it is for a rare gun or part it might be worth it. That is why I bought five to spread the cost out. If it is for just one gun I am not so sure it would be worth the hassle. Might be better to search for something up here....what are you looking for?