Importing long gun from Canada???

[warren5421]

I am thinking of buying a Mossberg in Canada and importing into Indy. Anyone know how to do this or where to find the info. Internet search isn't helpful.

 

[johntheplinker]

There are folks who specialize in that endeavor, a search using your favorite search engine should turn up some names. Be advised it, is very expensive and takes considerable time to accomplish.

 

[bloodandgutsmurphy]

Contact Simpson Limited in Galesburg, Illinois. They are a licensed firearm importer

 

[Cameramonkey]

My gut says the end result of fees and headaches will cost you far more than the Mossy is worth.

 

[92FSTech]

What kind of Mossberg are you looking that that you can't get here? Not bashing Mossberg....they make good functional stuff, but it's pretty utilitarian. I can't imagine anything they make being worth the hastle and expense of an international import...especially if you can buy it right here in Indiana for a reasonable price. I was in the LGS the other day and he had quite a few on the shelf, both shotguns and rifles.

 

[Cameramonkey]

What kind of Mossberg are you looking that that you can't get here? Not bashing Mossberg....they make good functional stuff, but it's pretty utilitarian. I can't imagine anything they make being worth the hastle and expense of an international import...especially if you can buy it right here in Indiana for a reasonable price. I was in the LGS the other day and he had quite a few on the shelf, both shotguns and rifles.

They make some nice OUs too.

 

[92FSTech]

Agreed. But even still, probably not nice enough to go through the trouble to import. And they're likely available here.

 

[autogun]

Look on the ATF site. I think it is a Form 6. I've done it; it's a pain in the butt. Simplest way is to find an FFL who will do it as an occasional import. Or at least that was possible in the past.

 

[bdybdall]

Are firearms more available or cheaper now in Canada?

 

[warren5421]

I found the three I want and they are $50-$200 under MSRP. Don't know about availability, found several in 14 1/2" barrel which is easy to get in CANADA, no extra paper work.

 

[fullmetaljesus]

Meh just drive up and get it and drive or back. Save a lot of time and you get a road trip out of it.

 

[seldon14]

I found the three I want and they are $50-$200 under MSRP. Don't know about availability, found several in 14 1/2" barrel which is easy to get in CANADA, no extra paper work.

You will eat up that savings and probably then some, importing them.

You will still have to wait for your tax stamp. You will still have all the paperwork and wait associated with an sbr or sbs, as well as the wait, expense, and extra paper work associated with importing them.

 

[warren5421]

People from USA can't go into Canada unless the border has just been opened. So have to ship.

 

[Cameramonkey]

People from USA can't go into Canada unless the border has just been opened. So have to ship.

Nope. Essential travel only. And Ontario is on a serious lockdown. Cops now have the right to stop you to ask what you are doing out and why you are not quarantined at home.

 

[churchmouse]

I found the three I want and they are $50-$200 under MSRP. Don't know about availability, found several in 14 1/2" barrel which is easy to get in CANADA, no extra paper work.

Still gonna cost you a lot more in time energy and funds before its over. Plus the stamp for the 14 1/2" offering.
There Mossberg's man. Nothing special for all that effort.

 

[fullmetaljesus]

Nope. Essential travel only. And Ontario is on a serious lockdown. Cops now have the right to stop you to ask what you are doing out and why you are not quarantined at home.

Shameful. Why do they out up with that ****.

Canada: leading the world in being just north of the United States.

 

[kaveman]

It'll cost you every bit of a grand to import three guns from Canada(and NFA aren't importable for non-SOT btw). I've brought in a dozen or so using Leroy's Big Valley out of Montana, but it's been 20yrs ago I'll bet. I imported rifles and a couple of handguns and even though you got a break for quantities it didn't make any sense to try to import anything that wasn't valued at nearly a grand at the time, and only if it was something completely unobtainable in the US.

Company: LEROY'S BIG VALLEY GUN WORKS
State: Montana
Zip: 59230
Country: United States
Phone: 406-228-4867
Fax: 406-228-4867

The exceptions are legal antiques. I directly imported a bunch of old British hammer shotguns that could be purchased cheap in Canada at the time and they shipped directly to me. No import duty, no taxes. Just pay for the gun and have it shipped. They all were declared as antique muskets and skated across with no problems. John C Denner was my source but they're pretty well gone now too.

For current production cheap guns like Mossbergs,.....forget it.

 

[warren5421]

Not looking at anything under 18"

 

[Tactically Fat]

Not Legal Advice:

I'd have a Canadian coming down here for a shooting competition bring it with him then drop it off at my house.

 

[Robert Richardson]

Never needed anything from Canada. Just saying.