Weekend trip to the states - want to bring back ammo

lacroian said:
If you get caught in the states without the proper permits with anything controlled by ITAR, such as ammo, firearms parts and even scopes you run the risk of being arrested. Most of the time they will just confiscate the stuff and send you on your way. The Canadian border has no restrictions on most ammo and scopes. If you make it back to the border and declare that you have under 5000 rounds (I think that is the limit) they will let you cross with very little hassle. But as stated above you do run the risk of prosecution in the USA.
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This sounds more likely than the other gloom and doom stories.
 
if the US border you're crossing back from decides to have an export control day or afternoon,where they stop OUTGOING cars,and you have ITAR controled goods,you might be in for some hard trouble depending on what you have with you,if it's the usuall border day,you just sail past US customs,but it's a BIG risk,is it really worth it to you,chance are slim,but that chance could cost you dearly,you really want to risk it to save a few bucks,
 
wolf19534 said:
IF you get caught on the Detroit side of the bridge or tunnel by the gentlemen wearing black coveralls you WILL be spending time at the local precinct (Beaubian Street) and you will wait for up to seven days until you get to see a judge. You Will get a fine and court costs and your car etc will have been impounded. If found guilty which you will.. you will no longer be granted access to the United States of American and that includes flying through their air space so kiss any trip to the U.S.A. or Mexico etc goodbye. You really want to chance it ???
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Oh and don't forget the dismantling of the car and the cavity search, and I am not talking about the nooks and crannies in your vehicle.
 
It is also an idea to refer to the CGN Forum Rules and FAQ and review the CGN position on illegal export of controlled goods from the US.
 
lacroian said:
If you get caught in the states without the proper permits with anything controlled by ITAR, such as ammo, firearms parts and even scopes you run the risk of being arrested. Most of the time they will just confiscate the stuff and send you on your way. The Canadian border has no restrictions on most ammo and scopes. If you make it back to the border and declare that you have under 5000 rounds (I think that is the limit) they will let you cross with very little hassle. But as stated above you do run the risk of prosecution in the USA.
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exactly.....and yes 5000 is the limit per person
 
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