I am a Canadian "Snowbird" that is planning to winter in Arizona this year. My understanding is that I can temporarily import my handguns by filing an application with the American ATF. I am told that I can qualify by registering for competition(s) while in Arizona. A club in Scottsdale tells me I can register for their IPSC monthly competitions and that the proof of registration would qualify with the ATF requirements. Can anyone speak to this from experience or knowledge better than what I have been able to assemble through research?
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- Thread starter hercster
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Hello,
Here's as good a place to start as any: http://www.atf.gov/firearms/form6nia/
search using 6nia and you'll find the info you need in a bunch of threads.
Most guys buy an online hunting licence from a state. Lately, though, I hear that you might want to have proof that you are actually going to that state. Never know, these days.
I remember a year or so ago I was asked what I did for a living. I said "retired teacher". The guy wanted proof. Luckily I had a certain card in my wallet that verified that.
I hope this helps.
Here's as good a place to start as any: http://www.atf.gov/firearms/form6nia/
search using 6nia and you'll find the info you need in a bunch of threads.
Most guys buy an online hunting licence from a state. Lately, though, I hear that you might want to have proof that you are actually going to that state. Never know, these days.
I remember a year or so ago I was asked what I did for a living. I said "retired teacher". The guy wanted proof. Luckily I had a certain card in my wallet that verified that.
I hope this helps.
It's a fact.
With an invitation letter (or a valid U.S. state hunting license) you can get a Form 6NIA for the firearm(s) you wish to (temporarily) import.
While in the U.S. the invitation letter (or a valid U.S. state hunting license) makes your possession of firearms and ammunition legal (under federal law).
http://gf.nd.gov/hunting/
http://www.atf.gov/firearms/faq/index.htm
http://www.atf.gov/firearms/faq/index.htm
http://www.nraila.org/GunLaws/Default.aspx
With an invitation letter (or a valid U.S. state hunting license) you can get a Form 6NIA for the firearm(s) you wish to (temporarily) import.
While in the U.S. the invitation letter (or a valid U.S. state hunting license) makes your possession of firearms and ammunition legal (under federal law).
http://gf.nd.gov/hunting/
http://www.atf.gov/firearms/faq/index.htm
http://www.atf.gov/firearms/faq/index.htm
http://www.nraila.org/GunLaws/Default.aspx
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I found this to be an excellent resource. Thanks a bunch. The old Boy Scout slogan about "being prepared" is SO applicable when dealing with the bureaucracies.
I found this to be an excellent resource. Thanks a bunch. The old Boy Scout slogan about "being prepared" is SO applicable when dealing with the bureaucracies.
