Enough already!
Here we are again with yet another one of these threads. I live in a border town and I see it all too often when we get so caught up in the moment we actually forget the message here. The US homeland security is doing random checks here and they are looking specifically for items that require export permits from the state. DON'T fool yourself into thinking you can get away with it by pleading ignorance. I know of one such recent instance where this took place with a case of .22 ammo. The US homeland security people allowed this individual a chance to return the ammo to the store that he purchased it from. This doesn't mean that they have too but they gave this person a chance to at least recoup his money for the illegal purchase he made. After I heard of this incident the next time I rolled up to US customs I asked about it. I spent 20 mins of the us customs guys time talking with him about this and the penalties involved. His words to me were this.... We/I have to enforce the laws set out for me regardless of the circumstances. If I catch you with something illegal then Yes there will be consequences... I personally value my privilege to enter the USA at my own will and think that anyone trying to circumvent the system should think twice before they land themselves in jail for something so foolish. Besides other than selection for ammo in the USA why would anyone want to buy this there. In many cases its more expensive than what we have for selection on this side anyway. At least this is the case in my area. US customs message was loud and clear to me....
My 2 Cents
Here we are again with yet another one of these threads. I live in a border town and I see it all too often when we get so caught up in the moment we actually forget the message here. The US homeland security is doing random checks here and they are looking specifically for items that require export permits from the state. DON'T fool yourself into thinking you can get away with it by pleading ignorance. I know of one such recent instance where this took place with a case of .22 ammo. The US homeland security people allowed this individual a chance to return the ammo to the store that he purchased it from. This doesn't mean that they have too but they gave this person a chance to at least recoup his money for the illegal purchase he made. After I heard of this incident the next time I rolled up to US customs I asked about it. I spent 20 mins of the us customs guys time talking with him about this and the penalties involved. His words to me were this.... We/I have to enforce the laws set out for me regardless of the circumstances. If I catch you with something illegal then Yes there will be consequences... I personally value my privilege to enter the USA at my own will and think that anyone trying to circumvent the system should think twice before they land themselves in jail for something so foolish. Besides other than selection for ammo in the USA why would anyone want to buy this there. In many cases its more expensive than what we have for selection on this side anyway. At least this is the case in my area. US customs message was loud and clear to me....
My 2 Cents
