Imorting and carrying a firearm for a short period of time

[Capitaine Nemo]

I'm trying to find what I need to do in order to bring my firearm in the US during my vacation. I'm looking at a form that is required for non-immigrant aliens importing a firearm for a short period of time but I'm not an alien, I'm a US citizen living abroad. What is the form required to import a firearm for a short period of time (not selling it). The airline will take care of everything but the government forms. Is there an ATF form required for non-resident US citizens that import a firearm for a short period of time or should I fill the form required for non-immigrant aliens? Also, once in the US, will I be able to open carry in states such as Maine without being a US resident?

 

[wdlsguy]

Please double check with BATFE, but I believe you should be using Form 5330.3A.

 

[30 cal slob]

for open carry in Maine:

http://www.opencarry.org/me.html

license required to carry openly in a car.

note off-limits restrictions as well.

 

[Capitaine Nemo]

Wdlsguy, the form speaks of citizens returning to the US. Does that include citizens only returning for a short time, not wishing to reside permanently? But it does look like the right form. Do you think asking my embassy would facilitate things or give me problems?

 

[wdlsguy]

It would probably be best to contact the Firearms & Explosives Imports Branch at 1-304-616-4550, or [email protected].

 

[Capitaine Nemo]

Well after reading the thing one more time I'm starting to understand what to do. Thanks, I'll be sending the form later. Seems to be not so hard to import a firearm in the end, now let's see if it get the permit.

 

[Erik]

Be sure to have the form on hand when clearing customs. Best of luck and welcome back.