Selling a gun to a Canadian...

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Mr. Chitlin
July 9, 2003, 06:33 PM
I have a rifle that I am wanting to sell. i have a guy in Canada that is wanting it. I don't even know where to get started on this one. Is it legal to sell it out of country? I have sold many in the US of A, but never out of the country.

Any help or advice would be appreciated. I will follow ALL rules, too. Nothing sneaky.
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45R
July 9, 2003, 07:06 PM
Dont do it!!!! You will only regret selling it. :)
Standing Wolf
July 9, 2003, 07:49 PM
I'm sure Canada will begin confiscating rifles within five years.
Hkmp5sd
July 9, 2003, 07:59 PM
You may not sell a firearm directly to a Canadian resident. You can, however, transfer the rifle through a FFL (licensed dealer) to the Canadian, provided he meets the requirements for a foreign alien to purchase a firearm in your state.
Mr. Chitlin
July 9, 2003, 10:26 PM
I guess I need to clarify this a little farther. He lives in Canada, and is wanting me to ship it through whatever means to Canada. I do not know if it is legal to ship firearms out of the country. I would do it whatever legal means it would take, if it is even legal. It would be an internet sale. He sends me the $$, I send the rifle to whoever I need to send it to in Canada to legally transfer it to him.
Alan Smithiee
July 9, 2003, 11:49 PM
Canadian Firearms Manual, Canadian Firearms Center, Dept of Jusitice

http://www.cfc-ccaf.gc.ca/cfm/ENGLISH.HTM

you may also want to double check with BATF, there may or may not be laws/regulations about exporting.
Graystar
July 10, 2003, 12:11 AM
The feds don't allow firearm shipments outside the country by non-licensed individuals. You'll have to find a firearms exporter to ship the gun for you.

Sounds like more trouble and expense than it's worth.
answerguy
July 10, 2003, 08:37 AM
...sell it to him in a face to face transaction as a private citizen. Then it's his problem getting it back home.
Mr. Chitlin
July 10, 2003, 09:31 AM
Looks like my best way is to pass on this sale.

Thanks for the info.
RustyHammer
July 10, 2003, 02:55 PM
Besides ... that'll not only save you the aggravation, but the cost of a semi-truck to haul all those CANADIAN dollars (exchange rate) to the bank!



:neener:
Tommy Gunn
July 10, 2003, 03:41 PM
I would call up the Canadian consulate and get information on them about shipping a rifle to a Canadian resident.
Alan Smithiee
July 15, 2003, 11:29 AM
we just got back from Canada, exchange was $1.37, not as good as it could have been, (for us), but when your looking at $2.98 a gallon for gas....
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