importing guns from manufactures in other countries

[ACBMWM3]

I have a friend in Russia who knows quite a few firearm and ammunition factories including barnuel. Im wondering how ide go about ordering guns and ammo from Russia. Im sure i would have to become an FFl at least for the firearms portion, but thats not to hard to do.
Any ideas???

 

[MGshaggy]

FFL, import/export license & permits, ITAR registration, sufficient cash on hand to purchase the foreign goods and have them sit in customs for months on end without sales, liability insurance, legal fees (you WILL need a lawyer)...

 

[MAKster]

Unless you already have experience regarding import laws and have lots of start up cash I think this will be a lot harder than you think. You might be better off approaching a company that already imports firearms and negotiate a deal to "sell" your connections in Russia to them in exchange for a finders fee or percentage of profits.

 

[ACBMWM3]

Start up cost isnt a big deal, I already import the products for my crrent company from overseas. I have 3 lawyers haha.
Lets scrap the firearms portion and just focus on the ammo portion. How about that?

 

[MGshaggy]

I have 3 lawyers haha.
Lets scrap the firearms portion and just focus on the ammo portion. How about that?

If you have three lawyers versed in import/export law, why not consult them? Even for ammo, you're still going to have to deal with ITAR (they should know more on this) and the customs regs.

 

[ACBMWM3]

They arnt in import/export.... they are general lawyers I was talking about for the libility n what not.

 

[ACBMWM3]

bump

 

[sernv99]

forget about it.....if you need to go to the 'net to find this answer rather than pay to consult a lawyer, you probably should forget about importing anything remotely related to ammo.

 

[ACBMWM3]

I did consult a lawyer yesterday actually, this is a forum... its for discussions not bashing people. Hence why I asked before consulting a lawyer just to see what people know.

 

[ServiceSoon]

The US needs jobs, especially in the manufacturing sector. There is a lot of real esate at very low prices. Also, if Obama passes the tax reduction for hiring new employees that would provide even more incentive. Not bashing, just saying.

 

[Duke of Doubt]

The last non-industry kid that imported foreign ammunition in bulk made millions -- and went to jail.