Importing a firearm?
How would I go about getting a gun from New Zealand to the States? Or am I asking for a headach.
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MORE TROUBLE THAN YOU NEED UNLESS IT IS A ONE OF A LIFETIME DEAL.
I WOULD RATHER BE DUCK HUNTING.0 -
Thats what I figured thanks duckhunter. 0 -
i think a regular ffl dearler can import like 2 firearms a year but it is to much headache the state department must approve it depending on how bad you want the are import dealers who can get a single peice in the country a lot quicker but they are hiogher
the thing that scares me is that we could be living in someone else's own reality0 -
EXACTLY what type of firearm do you wish to import? The import process itself is rather involved but it can be done. There are however certain firearms which are either prohibited from importation or are very difficult to gain approval for import. One way or another you'll need an approved ATF Form 6 and some time to spend waiting for the approval to come through from DC...don't plan on seeing your new firearm arriving in 2003!. You can do most imports yourself and there is no cost involved for the paperwork. As an FFL dealer I've done a few imports over the years, both for myself (worth while) and for customers (NEVER AGAIN!!!). As an individual you can only import a firearm for your own use and resale is prohibited.
Mark T. Christian0 -
Actually Mr.Mark it is something I can find here in the States. dotcom_ guy you are right they can import a few a year but no one here wants to deal with it. 0 -
Mark,
You bring up something that I was not aware of - never selling an import. I have been thinking of importing since I came back from Salzberg last year. I have taken an interest in drillings since I purchased one that my father-inlaw brought back from WWII. I have friends in Austria an Germany that could help me. My question to you is what happens at my death. Can my son inherit anything that I import?
Thanks,
cbxjeffIt's too late for me, save yourself.0 -
As an individual you cannot import a firearm for the purpose of resale, only an FFL dealer or licensed importer may do this. After you are dead anyone you wish may INHERIT your firearms, imported or not, or are you planning on having Jeff Jr. PAY your estate for your firearms after your death?- it does happen! If you are planning on importing more than one firearm as an individual I would suggest the services of a licensed importer. It won't take much for the BATFE to figure out what is going on when they receive a stack of Form 6's from cbxjeff, all for imported drillings from the same people in Germany and Austria. I'd hold onto any private import for at least 5 years before I'd even consider selling it to another party.
Mark T. Christian0 -
I imported 2 this past spring for myself from Canada and am now waiting on a permit for another one from Canada for a friend.
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aglore@gci.net0 -
Thanks for the reply Mark. I have no intent on importing a cashe of guns. Someone said 2 per year is reasonable. That amount would be fine with me. A stack of form 6's would not be an issue. I would not consider selling anything. Unpleasent as is sounds, my death and an inheritance is an issue. I have spoken with my class 3 dealer about inheriting my class 3 hardware. I am told that a new $200. fee would not be required. Do you agree?
Thanks again,
cbxjeffIt's too late for me, save yourself.0 -
National Firearms Act weapons may be transfered to a lawful heir tax free using ATF Form 5. Issues of lawful inheritence will vary from state to state and the BATFE will go by whatever laws and regulations are in force in your state at the time of your death. Although there is no transfer tax involved your son will still have to be of legal age, provide fingerprints, photographs, the CLEO sign off, and whatever NFA weapons you chose to leave him must be legal in the state where he currently resides. For instance; if your son were to be residnng in California at the time of your death the BATFE will not approve the transfer since state laws here prohibit the private ownership of nearly every NFA firearm. You'll need to keep that issue in mind if and when your son leaves home and heads out on his own. I hope this issue comes along a VERY LONG time in the future Jeff, although you are wise to plan ahead.
Mark T. Christian0 -
Once again Mark I thank you,
Good grief my friend, you should be charging for all this info! Seriously, my son is 33 and we live in a accomodating state (IN). I am happy to get a second opinion about the class 3 transfer. He and I have no plans on moving. The importing on a modest scale still has my interest.
cbxjeffIt's too late for me, save yourself.0
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