C&R import law question

Karl · 11-11-2002, 11:15 AM

I have a C&R license and I'm interested in purchasing a Luger from a Canadian dealer but according to my understanding of the law, this is restricted because it is a military surplus gun. Anyone have experience with this? KFS

Pete Ebbink · 11-11-2002, 12:36 PM

Hello Karl,

There are a couple of Forum members that live in Canada and have shipped/sold lugers in the States.

Mr. Peter Dunster (aka "LugerCollector"), is one that comes to mind.

It might also be wise to contact the BATF and ask directly and get a written reply from them. Such documentation might be useful, if something goes wrong...

Here is the BATF link :

http://www.atf.treas.gov/firearms/index.htm

Regards,

Pete...

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lugercollector · 11-12-2002, 05:13 PM

Hello Karl.....It can be done....you need to find a licensed importer in the USA who will fill out a form 6 for your firearm....the gun also has to have been in Canada for at least 5 years...approval can take along time....also it can be frustrating...but if you are patient!!!!worth it....email me if you want more info...Peter...

John Sabato · 11-12-2002, 05:21 PM

I may be mistaken, but I believe that Tom Heller (Lugerdoc) also has the appropriate import license for a transaction of this type.

The problem you will be warned about is that there is virtually no return possible if you are not satisfied with the purchase... Get plenty of photographs that show the details that you want before you lay down your money on an international purchase...

kidvett · 11-12-2002, 08:26 PM

Canadian Law info:

A military LUGER with a barrel lenght less than 105mm is a PROHOBITED HANDGUN in Canada and CANNOT BE IMPORTED in Canada.

Only LUGERs or other pistols with a barrel lenght of MORE THAN 105mm can be imported in Canada....At least that includes Navy's & Commercials....

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Navy · 11-12-2002, 08:45 PM

All,

Having been the victim of the Canadian Socialist Government's no returns policy some years before, I would caution all that, like a diamond, a Canadian Import is forever! Its also like a case of herpes...you can't get rid of it.

You have no, zero, nada recourse if the gun is not right.

Tom A.

11-11-2002, 11:15 AM	#1
Karl Lifer - Twice Over Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Savannah Posts: 519 Thanks: 0 Thanked 262 Times in 115 Posts	C&R import law question I have a C&R license and I'm interested in purchasing a Luger from a Canadian dealer but according to my understanding of the law, this is restricted because it is a military surplus gun. Anyone have experience with this? KFS

11-12-2002, 05:21 PM	#4
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,153 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	I may be mistaken, but I believe that Tom Heller (Lugerdoc) also has the appropriate import license for a transaction of this type. The problem you will be warned about is that there is virtually no return possible if you are not satisfied with the purchase... Get plenty of photographs that show the details that you want before you lay down your money on an international purchase... __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

11-11-2002, 12:36 PM	#2
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Hello Karl, There are a couple of Forum members that live in Canada and have shipped/sold lugers in the States. Mr. Peter Dunster (aka "LugerCollector"), is one that comes to mind. It might also be wise to contact the BATF and ask directly and get a written reply from them. Such documentation might be useful, if something goes wrong... Here is the BATF link : http://www.atf.treas.gov/firearms/index.htm Regards, Pete... <img src="graemlins/yltype.gif" border="0" alt="[typing]" />

11-12-2002, 05:13 PM	#3
lugercollector Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: canada Posts: 322 Thanks: 0 Thanked 25 Times in 15 Posts	Hello Karl.....It can be done....you need to find a licensed importer in the USA who will fill out a form 6 for your firearm....the gun also has to have been in Canada for at least 5 years...approval can take along time....also it can be frustrating...but if you are patient!!!!worth it....email me if you want more info...Peter...

11-12-2002, 08:26 PM	#5
kidvett User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Montreal, Quebec Posts: 584 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Canadian Law info: A military LUGER with a barrel lenght less than 105mm is a PROHOBITED HANDGUN in Canada and CANNOT BE IMPORTED in Canada. Only LUGERs or other pistols with a barrel lenght of MORE THAN 105mm can be imported in Canada....At least that includes Navy's & Commercials.... kidvett [img]cool.gif[/img]

11-12-2002, 08:45 PM	#6
Navy RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dc 'burbs in Virginia Posts: 2,482 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	All, Having been the victim of the Canadian Socialist Government's no returns policy some years before, I would caution all that, like a diamond, a Canadian Import is forever! Its also like a case of herpes...you can't get rid of it. You have no, zero, nada recourse if the gun is not right. Tom A.