johnnydogs
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Has anyone popped across the border to purchase primers? I called a few gun shops up there and both said they don't ask for ID if you're just buying primers.
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Canadian gun stores have primers
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I ran across that when I found primers online last week and was able to get to checkout before the company said they do not sell to USA. I wonder if it is illegal to bring them back to the US, but do not know if that is the case??
there is probably a Homeland/Customs prohibition on bringing in explosives, and I'm sure primers qualify.
I'd be tempted to try if I had a current passport. Claim ignorance, and tell them to please dispose of them, I didn't mean to. Honest.
I'd be tempted to try if I had a current passport. Claim ignorance, and tell them to please dispose of them, I didn't mean to. Honest.
Great question, can a person bring primers back from Canada?
This page enumerates things controlled by ITAR:
Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR)
And it says:
(10) Primers other than Boxer, Berdan, or shotshell types;
I don't know if that means you can carry boxer, berdan and shotshell primers back and forth or not.
This page enumerates things controlled by ITAR:
Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR)
And it says:
(10) Primers other than Boxer, Berdan, or shotshell types;
I don't know if that means you can carry boxer, berdan and shotshell primers back and forth or not.
The law, the rules? No idea. I do have a lot of experience crossing that particular border and let me just say that in my life time, anything you do, say, act, smell, look like, sound like, give off the aura of, no matter WHAT we are talking about...
You are in a much better and easier position if you are an American returning home than if you are an American entering Canada.
You are in a much better and easier position if you are an American returning home than if you are an American entering Canada.
The land border is closed for non-essential travel... Problem is more getting into Canada than it is getting back here.
Customs wise, I don’t think there is anything extra... but worst case would be an ATF Form 6, Part 1. I’m not too familiar with primer manufacturer (country of origin), but if you go over strictly for them, you likely are going to be charged duty.
ATF and Federal law really don’t distinguish much between ammunition and ammunition components. I’ve seen spots where you’d consider the complete cartridge as ammunition, and other spots where the components are considered ammunition.
Customs wise, I don’t think there is anything extra... but worst case would be an ATF Form 6, Part 1. I’m not too familiar with primer manufacturer (country of origin), but if you go over strictly for them, you likely are going to be charged duty.
ATF and Federal law really don’t distinguish much between ammunition and ammunition components. I’ve seen spots where you’d consider the complete cartridge as ammunition, and other spots where the components are considered ammunition.
Ivan the Butcher
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IF they are allowed in, they will be subject to "Duty" and maybe "Excise tax" which should be around 15% each. Figure that into your costs. Since they are leaving Canada you should get you 17% health care tax back. (should means Good-Luck!)
Ivan
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Excise tax applies only to complete, ready to fire ammunition, not to components. Primers would not be subject to excise tax.
I was net shopping and covering all the bases.....
After many disappointments I saw an 'IN STOCK' notice. But I was let down again when the big "WE DO NOT SHIP TO THE USA" thingy popped up.
After many disappointments I saw an 'IN STOCK' notice. But I was let down again when the big "WE DO NOT SHIP TO THE USA" thingy popped up.
Duty still applies, since you left the US specifically to buy them...
That being said, if the country of origin is Canada, then they are duty free. Made somewhere else... you’d have to look it up (HTS 9306.90.0080).
Coming back from Toronto I was asked what I'd bought and absent-mindedly replied "Just a few magazines"...
His eyes lit up and I think he was already picturing disassembling my car looking for other contraband... until I handed him the Led Zeppelin fan magazines I'd gotten at ZepFest.
Now THOSE aren't clips!
His eyes lit up and I think he was already picturing disassembling my car looking for other contraband... until I handed him the Led Zeppelin fan magazines I'd gotten at ZepFest.
Now THOSE aren't clips!
Qc Pistolero
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To my knowledge,we in Canada don't have a primer manufacturer.
Besides,yes,most retailers have primers but when I tell them I want 5000,some tell me that they are allowed to sell me only 1000.
I bring my wife along and show them both our shooting club membership card so I can at least come out with 2000.
Besides,yes,most retailers have primers but when I tell them I want 5000,some tell me that they are allowed to sell me only 1000.
I bring my wife along and show them both our shooting club membership card so I can at least come out with 2000.
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If you know somebody in Illinois, you might try there. The State FOID card keeps out-of-staters from poaching the supply. I was there during the last shortage and it was somewhat better than other States. Hey....I think I still have a valid FOID....
old tanker
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Good thing I have an emergency supply. Two hundred pounds of Kentucky cave dirt will yield a pound of saltpeter.
wheelgun28
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Why does this thread conger images of Eliot Ness?
Bootleg primers smuggled across the Canadian border
Bootleg primers smuggled across the Canadian border
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Good thing I have an emergency supply. Two hundred pounds of Kentucky cave dirt will yield a pound of saltpeter.
A pound of Spectracide Stump remover will also yield a pound of saltpeter. I'd bet it's less work, too...
