What is a better deal to buy in Canada instead of the US?

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I have a literally once-in-a-lifetime chance to import just about anything I want to from the US (I'll preempt the smart@sses: no I cannot import tanks, F-15s, flamethrowers, 2nd amendment, etc. and no, I cannot take Wendy with me when I go) and all I need to do is get the paperwork in order and pay the taxes when I import.

I already have an Aero Precision upper and lower which were gifted to me by a relative.

Unless someone has a better idea, here's what I am thinking, along with $US prices for comparison. Figure an extra 30% for the exchange

Aero Precision upper/lower - free
CMMG LPK - $75
Daniel Defense BCG (part #: 0401319032) - $189
furniture - free (I already own this)
Barrel: AR Stoner (midwayusa house brand) $159

Recommendations on upper parts kits and other parts (gas tube, front sight, etc.) are welcome.

Thanks,

FF
 
If I get 22, it is because I bought out all the 45 and 223 I could get my hands on. I can export as much as I want, but Canada only allows me to import 5000 rounds. I am looking into the legality of exporting 10,000 rounds but bringing it in with a buddy so we each imort 5,000 rounds.

FF
 
Considering majority of the AR parts originate from the US, with the exception of S&J and NEA barrels you will not find any prices to be better on this side of the border,.
 
If it is parts, there are some adjustable gas blocks that just seem to get looked over up here in Canada and when they come the prices are nuts. Plus, I haven't seen B5 Systems keymod hand guards up here yet: like a Magpul MOE but less diameter and I find them easier to grip.

What else would I buy... :evil:

Unless you are looking for Norinco parts or specifically some of the local manufacturer's stuff you'll find the prices are better down south even with exchange: someone has to add exchange and mark-up when it leaves the USA, so even with wholesale discounts you can do better.
 
A buddy and myself did a price comparison for ammo and it was almost the same price by the time you convert the dollar and get it back to Canada. The fuel you use to drive it or the shipping fees offset the savings from their lower prices.
It sounds like you are into AR's so I would bring back as many parts as you can, multiple barrels, uppers, lowers, lower and upper parts kits, free float forends, stocks, magazines, etc.

You will probably save the most on magazines but you will need to pin them before you cross the border, I'm not sure if it still works if you just take them apart and call it parts. I'm pretty sure you can find rivets for less than the $10 each the Canadian importers pay.

Are you going to have to pay the import fee or are you somehow getting around that?
 
Aniest said:
If it is parts, there are some adjustable gas blocks that just seem to get looked over up here in Canada and when they come the prices are nuts. Plus, I haven't seen B5 Systems keymod hand guards up here yet: like a Magpul MOE but less diameter and I find them easier to grip.

What else would I buy... :evil:

Unless you are looking for Norinco parts or specifically some of the local manufacturer's stuff you'll find the prices are better down south even with exchange: someone has to add exchange and mark-up when it leaves the USA, so even with wholesale discounts you can do better.
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If you want an adjustable gas block locally go to Tier One Armoury in Edmonton, I was in there yesterday and they have some for under $100
 
There's no fee for export. The parts are all American made so no duty, just tax.

I am a US citizen so I get a once in a lifetime exemption from ITAR for personally owned property (FA-related business owners need not apply). The idea is that if someone moves abroad, they get to take their stuff with them. As I found out hesterday, it also works for gift-giving: each of my family members in the US is allowed to give me a gift once in their lifetime. There's a few pages of paperwork and waiting but no fees and no real hassle.

FF
cr5 said:
You will probably save the most on magazines but you will need to pin them before you cross the border, I'm not sure if it still works if you just take them apart and call it parts. I'm pretty sure you can find rivets for less than the $10 each the Canadian importers pay.

Are you going to have to pay the import fee or are you somehow getting around that?
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Just remember that once that stuff is "permanently" exported from the US,
you'll have to jump thru *all* the hoops to re-import any of it to the US.
If you are emigrating that isn't a big issue.

Barrels and receivers are the most painful to export, along with stuff from US mfgr who have *not*
registered with the US State Dept for ITAR export licensing. That may suggest items you want to acquire.

Hopefully CBSA will assign someone who is familiar with the firearm and ammunition regs to
process your import...

Check the emigration import regs carefully. I believe you have to keep the stuff you imported
for a specific period of time, so buying for immediate resale is a likely problem for CBSA.
 
Its all stuff for me or consumables like ammo. The stuff I am bringing ove is almost all stuff I could get here: Aero Precision receiver components, barrels, pmags and ammo.

From the reactions of everybody I've spoken with at DFAIT, the ATF and the State Department, I've got all the proper documents and forms.

Thanks,

FF
 
FyreFighter said:
There's no fee for export. The parts are all American made so no duty, just tax.

I am a US citizen so I get a once in a lifetime exemption from ITAR for personally owned property (FA-related business owners need not apply). The idea is that if someone moves abroad, they get to take their stuff with them. As I found out hesterday, it also works for gift-giving: each of my family members in the US is allowed to give me a gift once in their lifetime. There's a few pages of paperwork and waiting but no fees and no real hassle.

FF
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I was wondering how you were going to do it and get by ITAR on gun parts. This explains it.
 
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FyreFighter said:
If I get 22, it is because I bought out all the 45 and 223 I could get my hands on. I can export as much as I want, but Canada only allows me to import 5000 rounds. I am looking into the legality of exporting 10,000 rounds but bringing it in with a buddy so we each imort 5,000 rounds.

FF
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