sharonl

hi

i am a keen rifleman and wondering if i can bring them into usa if i get employment out there??

i know firearms are very much cheaper state side but i really do like the ones ive got and wish to keep them.

thanks

steve

Arizona Wurzel

I think you have to be a US citizen to have a firearm.

kiwichild

Firearms & Ammunition
If your travel to the United States is primarily for the purpose of hunting or lawful sporting activities, firearms and ammunition may be entered under the stipulation that such firearms and any remaining unfired ammunition are taken out of the United States upon departure.

If hunting or a sporting event is a secondary reason for coming to the United States because the travelers will establish residence whether temporarily or permanently, the firearms and ammunition are subject to restrictions and import permits. Fully automatic weapons and semi-automatic assault-type weapons are prohibited.

For complete information and to obtain the necessary permits to import firearms, contact the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; U.S. Department of Justice; Firearms and Explosives Import Branch; Washington, D.C. 20226, USA.

Source: http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/...itedstates.doc

Hope that helps clarify things

CitySimon

I don't think so!

Having imported one myself, go with what kiwichild suggested.

Bob

To own and buy one, you've got to be an LPR....to use one, most states you don't even need to be that....but it varies by each state.

As to importing, wouldn't have a clue...

Yorkieabroad

To buy one, all you need is a drivers licence (in Texas at least..)

rincewind

And a drivers licence takes longer to get. Go figure

Pulaski

Same in NC, but concealed carry permits are only permitted for USC's.

Angry White Pyjamas

And permanent residents.

Lynne

Things may have changed since 9/11. When we came in 1985 we bought with us two high powered air rifles and a shotgun. The air rifles were shipped over by the moving company but the shotgun we took on the plane with us. My husband didn't want to trust his prized possession with the movers. lolol About 6 weeks before we left we were told to contact the ATF and get an authorization form which we filled in and carried with us. We had previously contacted Delta and Gatwick Airport and told them we would be taking with us a shotgun and asking them if they had any specific requirements. They just said they wanted it in a locked case. As it was, my husband also had it barrel locked. After check in it at Gatwick it was placed in the hold with our other cases. We had no problems checking in the gun. When we arrived in Atlanta we were told to go through the "anything to declare" at customs. There we were to get the ATF form signed and then send it to the ATF.

We didn't even bother about enquiring about bringing in shells for the shotgun since they were so much cheaper here anyway and the weight alone would have cost us a fortune to ship.

sharonl

well thanks to you all for the info
its a great help that some of you have actually done what i might have to do very soon.

again thanks

steve

Pulaski

No, specifically NOT permanent residents. If you want to go out in public "packing" you must be a USC, at least in NC, and I think in most, if not all, other states that issue concealed carry permits.

gruffbrown

Nope, It maybe so in NC.

Angry White Pyjamas

Bollox. I'm a PR, I carry a concealed weapons license and a firearm.

Patrick Hasler

So is that a Banana in your pocket or .........................