Albert, I applaud your understanding of the BATF regulations that you cite. It's beyond that of most US collectors and certainly most US citizens and our elected representative. Unfortunately, I don't expect any positive changes in the near future. The GCA of 1968 seems to be etched in stone regarding importation with only a few more rigid interpetation during the Clinton administration. On the other hand, one of our military members was recently reassigned to duty in Germany and wanted to bring his collection along. He was told that the pistols that were not made in Germany would have to go thru the proof house and be so marked. Obviously, they are still here in the US. Tom H.
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