What do I need to do to Shoot in the States (Tonawanda)
- Thread starter kgwalsh12
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You need to get, (quick and dirty 
):
- (preferrably) a US small game hunting lic., many buy Alaska one online (google is your friend) for US$20, it doesn't matter which state lic is from;
- you need to get invitation letter for the event/s. Or eligibility letter from USPSA or so;
- fill out ATF Form6NIA and print it, then manually fill out overall lengh for guns you plan to bring across (those fields are not working in online form);
- mail or fax them all to ATF for approval
):- (preferrably) a US small game hunting lic., many buy Alaska one online (google is your friend) for US$20, it doesn't matter which state lic is from;
- you need to get invitation letter for the event/s. Or eligibility letter from USPSA or so;
- fill out ATF Form6NIA and print it, then manually fill out overall lengh for guns you plan to bring across (those fields are not working in online form);
- mail or fax them all to ATF for approval
Invitation/confirmation that you are attending the match.
Form 6N1A from BATFE's web site.
Mail it in, no fax, because they require as signed copy.
That can take 2 months.
Once you receive the paperwork from BATFE, fax a copy to the CPFO requesting an ATT to go to the border (Ontario) and what crossings you want to use (up to 8). When you receive your ATT you will see that it's good for the time frame of the Form 6N1A (1 year).
Then you are GTG.
Form 6N1A from BATFE's web site.
Mail it in, no fax, because they require as signed copy.
That can take 2 months.
Once you receive the paperwork from BATFE, fax a copy to the CPFO requesting an ATT to go to the border (Ontario) and what crossings you want to use (up to 8). When you receive your ATT you will see that it's good for the time frame of the Form 6N1A (1 year).
Then you are GTG.
Doug The Canuck
CGN frequent flyer
- Location
- central Ontario
SVISTI1911
CGN Regular
- Location
- Kitchener, Ontario
No you can still fax the form 6 in, I did mine this way just last month. They faxed it back to me in less then 2 weeks.
CFO will not let you do a blanket of statement of "all border crossings or exits" any longer. Been that way for a few years is my understanding. They want you to list all the border exit/entry points you may use. BTW don't forget to list the airports on it just in case!
Mine still has all border crossings and exits so I think I will keep it!
One more thing you will need for border crossings is patience with Canada Customs. I have been doing this for 10 years and every crossing this year has been a pain. Since they got their guns, they have ramped up the "officer safety" stuff quite a bit.
Doug The Canuck
CGN frequent flyer
- Location
- central Ontario
Mine still has all border crossings and exits so I think I will keep it!
One more thing you will need for border crossings is patience with Canada Customs. I have been doing this for 10 years and every crossing this year has been a pain. Since they got their guns, they have ramped up the "officer safety" stuff quite a bit.
Although it is not required, make sure your firearms are trigger locked. They always ask, and a yes answer saves a lot of grief.
- Location
- Gulfport, Mississipi
+1 on ATT for border crossings. They made me choose a total of 4. (feb 2010)
Pearson airport, Ambassador Bridge (windsor) Rainbow bridge (perfect for buffalo / Tonawanda) and Hill Island (I81 for the eastern trips)
Trigger locks, locked case, and a separate locked case for ammo. Trust me, the U.S. border guys will appreciate it. It may be overkill but the CBP officers can be picky, and they can pretty much turn you around for whatever they want.
Pearson airport, Ambassador Bridge (windsor) Rainbow bridge (perfect for buffalo / Tonawanda) and Hill Island (I81 for the eastern trips)
Trigger locks, locked case, and a separate locked case for ammo. Trust me, the U.S. border guys will appreciate it. It may be overkill but the CBP officers can be picky, and they can pretty much turn you around for whatever they want.
There's lots here:
CCW Discussion
http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=141
One other thing that I would suggest is paper copies of everything. Not only of your approved import permit, valid U.S. state hunting license, firearm registration certificate(s), and (if applicable) your export permit, you would be best advised to have paper copies of the various laws, regulations, rules, and policies of the various countries, states, and law enforcement agencies that concern your area of travel.
The CBP agent may challenge your knowledge of your legality in the various jurisdictions that you would enter and/or visit. If you pass that test - especially with the authority of printed documents from the very countries', states' and agencies' concerned - you will be welcomed.
CCW Discussion
http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=141
One other thing that I would suggest is paper copies of everything. Not only of your approved import permit, valid U.S. state hunting license, firearm registration certificate(s), and (if applicable) your export permit, you would be best advised to have paper copies of the various laws, regulations, rules, and policies of the various countries, states, and law enforcement agencies that concern your area of travel.
The CBP agent may challenge your knowledge of your legality in the various jurisdictions that you would enter and/or visit. If you pass that test - especially with the authority of printed documents from the very countries', states' and agencies' concerned - you will be welcomed.
