Where to get a 50 bmg?

I need both my arms and legs... plus I'd like to keep both my nuts.... If that wasn't the case I'd go for a gm6 lynx in a heart beat.
 
HGI.... before you buy one look for a suitable place to shoot it as most ranges in BC will not allow, I know BTDT.
Preferably a nice long, remote clearcut with absolutely no thru traffic where no one can bother you.
The only licenced range I could find allowing a 50 was only 100 yds., and that would be like shooting a 30-06 at 10 feet.
I had an ATRS 50 for a few years and it was wicked accurate as far out as you would want to shoot... and Rick's customer support can't be beat.
If I had a place to shoot one I would have another in a heartbeat as there is simply nothing like them.
 
HGI said:
That being said my lady is duel citizenship with America/Canada and her parents live in the mid west, I'm not really sure what the laws are on buying a firearm in the states and bringing it back over the border though it is a option
As well as read up about buying rifles in the states and bringing them back home to Canada with me.
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I can save you all kinds of time reading.
NOTHING is legally exportable from the USA in a 50BMG caliber rifle. Period
This even applies to you female counterpart, plain and simple you will not get an export permit approved for a 50BMG thanks to the likes of Diane Feinstein , Swartz###### and Hilary.
So you can narrow your search to Canadian made, European and UK built.
 
alberta tactical rifle said:
I can save you all kinds of time reading.
NOTHING is legally exportable from the USA in a 50BMG caliber rifle. Period
This even applies to you female counterpart, plain and simple you will not get an export permit approved for a 50BMG thanks to the likes of Diane Feinstein , Swartz###### and Hilary.
So you can narrow your search to Canadian made, European and UK built.
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The Alberta Tactical Dream Crusher has spoken. :mad:
Unfortunately, wisdom sometimes hurts.

If your wife has dual citizenship however.... you could always pick up some property down south, and have a permanent-southern private shooting range for your .50... I mean, since we're dreaming and all...
 
HGI if the 50 is what you want to shoot don't let anyone talk you out of it. Its the same as buying a 50 calibre s&w handgun. It's all just for kicks anyhow or s&g's as some call it. A used steyr can run you 3500 or more and new you can find them for $4800 if you look or special order. Those are the single shots. I bet a dealer would sell you a 5 shot version for around $6k if you talked nice to them.
 
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alberta tactical rifle said:
NOTHING is legally exportable from the USA in a 50BMG caliber rifle. Period
So you can narrow your search to Canadian made, European and UK built.
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ATR,

So to sum that up I can't get a American friend buy an Canadian/European/UK build in the USA and transfer ownership to me then drive it across the border? Or simply go buy one new or used in the states myself and drive it back? Or have my lady buy one and bring it back then transfer it to me?

If that's the case then thanks for saving me a few trips around the block and hours of reading + phone calls.


Kevan, just like on the mainland there's unlimited clear cut areas ways away from any city limits accessibly only by quads and 4x4's on the island. I highly dout that any range on the island allows 50cals except Victoria's range, but I will give the islands ranges a call this weekend and see who, if any, dose and I'll let you know.


Thanks :)
 
HGI said:
ATR,

So to sum that up I can't get a American friend buy an Canadian/European/UK build in the USA and transfer ownership to me then drive it across the border? Or simply go buy one new or used in the states myself and drive it back? Or have my lady buy one and bring it back then transfer it to me?

If that's the case then thanks for saving me a few trips around the block and hours of reading + phone calls.


Thanks :)
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Even if God was your Dad, you still would not get an export permit approved from the US Dept of State , which means the only way you will get a US manufactured 50 cal rifle is to take your chances and smuggle it into Canada.
This I HIGHLY recommend not even contemplating.
The US has zero sense of humor on this issue of exportation of controlled goods.

So unless the plan is to move south of the 49th don't waste your time looking at US made 50s, look at what is either made in Canada, Europe or the UK as that is about all that we can have.
 
IF you can get it to the border things will be OK. If the US authorities get to you first then you go to Gitmo as a terrorist for the rest of your unnatural life.
don't forget that one of the most common injuries with the 50 is detached retinas.
 
Denisb said:
don't forget that one of the most common injuries with the 50 is detached retinas.
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This is yet another of the many many myths that surround the 50 cal rifles.
I guess someone should have warned the OP about this as well. There is so much male bovine manure surrounding this caliber it makes many of us who actually own and shoot 50s puke.:bangHead:
 
ATR,

Am I reading this wrong?

http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cfp-pcaf/faq/im-ex-eng.htm#f1
As a general rule, the Firearms Act allows you to import a restricted or non-restricted firearm if you have a valid Possession and Acquisition Licence or Firearms Acquisition Certificate giving you acquisition privileges for that class of firearm. For more information, please refer to the fact sheet on importing firearms.
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http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cfp-pcaf/fs-fd/import-importer-eng.htm
In order to bring a restricted or non-restricted firearm as a new import, you must be at least 18 years old and have a Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL) that is valid for the class of firearm you are importing.
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When you import firearms from another country, you must comply with Canada’s laws, the laws of the country where the firearms are coming from, and the laws of any other country that the firearms will be passing through.
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So is it the USA that would be the problem not allowing export of the firearm?

And please we can leave the smuggling comments out, as that's out of the question, I'm trying keep this thread as mature and professional as possible to gather facts and positive suggestions.

Thank you.
 
Yes, the US is the problem, NO exports of anyting 50 related. Period!

If you get caught trying to export/smuggle a 50 from the US you will go to jail! There are many better/other options than US 50's and if you have to save for the rifle you should reconsider unless you want a wall hanger.
 
HGI said:
So is it the USA that would be the problem not allowing export of the firearm?

And please we can leave the smuggling comments out, as that's out of the question, I'm trying keep this thread as mature and professional as possible to gather facts and positive suggestions.

Thank you.
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Yes, unequivocally it is the US State Department regulations which are the only obstacle to exporting anything .50 BMG from the USA.

Now, if DFAIT would just ask these pricks for an exemption... :mad:

-M
 
don't forget that one of the most common injuries with the 50 is detached retinas.[/QUOTE]

Thats the silliest thing I have ever heard !.. And believe me I have talked to literally dozens of 50 cal. owners / shooters !
My 50 recoiled about like a 243, 12 year old kids fired it dozens of times probably more than I did.
Oh sure you would detach your retinas if you dropped it on your testicles, but thats the only way.... trust me.. :D
 
HGI said:
ATR,

Am I reading this wrong?

http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cfp-pcaf/faq/im-ex-eng.htm#f1


http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cfp-pcaf/fs-fd/import-importer-eng.htm




So is it the USA that would be the problem not allowing export of the firearm?

And please we can leave the smuggling comments out, as that's out of the question, I'm trying keep this thread as mature and professional as possible to gather facts and positive suggestions.

Thank you.
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I was not at all suggesting that you may try and smuggle anything. Merely stating that that is the only way given the current US regime that 1 would get out of the USA. And it is highly illegal to do this. Getting caught has some really ugly ramifications.

As others have already mentioned, it is NOT a Canadian thing strictly a US "embargo" on almost everything 49 caliber and larger coming out of the US destined and for Canada.

The Canadian government many years ago decreed that several 50 cal rifles were prohibited in Canada, but thankfully they were listed specifically by name and model only rather than by caliber.
 
It is not illegal to import them to Canada, it is illegal to export them from the U.S. It's just that simple.

You can easily Import them from other countries if you wish. Your best bet is to simply buy a 50 that is in Canada. There are plenty around.

As for detached retinas, it's an issue with all center fires for folks who are prone to the ailment in the first place. Its no myth, but neither does it happen to everyone. It is however a real problem that does happen as a direct result of recoil.
 
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