I am considering purchasing a used air rifle from a private party in Manitoba, Canada. I need information on the best way to pay for it and on how to safely ship it to Idaho.
Thanks in advance, Tony
Thanks in advance, Tony
Purchasing a 500-plus FPS used air rifle from Canada and shipping to the USA
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Buying an airgun from Canada and shipping to U.S. in private sale?
I am wondering if anyone from the U.S. has ever bought an airgun in a private sale from Canada? I found an airgun that I have been looking for being sold on a Canadian classified site called Gunpost but am wondering how that works since it will obviously need to be shipped over the border if I...
www.airgunnation.com Take a look at this past thread. Anything above 500 fps is considered a firearm in Canada. Think you may have issues.
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Yea, I read that thread. That’s what got me questioning the deal. Thanks for the heads up though.
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Airguns with speed higher than 500 fps are considered as firearms, in Canada.
Anybody in Canada wanna buy these, must have a fire arms license called PAL for rifles or RPAL for pistols.
The guy goes to a store - or online - give he's PAL # and gets the rifle. That rifle Serial number is registered with the Police Firearms Department.
It is safe to say that your seller have he's PAL and the rifle was purchased in store somewhere back in time.
There is no problem buying it from your side. That guy will call the Firearms Office and just de-register that gun to a US buyer. Could be don on the phone.
I bought a second hand W308 f-class locally in August. He asked me for PAL number, I made a picture and sent him. In half an hour I went for a pickup and he already sort it out.
Me personally like using PayPal but most people doing e-transfers (electronic transfers between your email and he's email). Both transactions finished in minutes.
Shipping.... Could be major courier like Fedex or UPS, in Ontario I guess even Canadapost will take it. Or, if the seller is living along the border he can drop it off to nearest USPS.
Anybody in Canada wanna buy these, must have a fire arms license called PAL for rifles or RPAL for pistols.
The guy goes to a store - or online - give he's PAL # and gets the rifle. That rifle Serial number is registered with the Police Firearms Department.
It is safe to say that your seller have he's PAL and the rifle was purchased in store somewhere back in time.
There is no problem buying it from your side. That guy will call the Firearms Office and just de-register that gun to a US buyer. Could be don on the phone.
I bought a second hand W308 f-class locally in August. He asked me for PAL number, I made a picture and sent him. In half an hour I went for a pickup and he already sort it out.
Me personally like using PayPal but most people doing e-transfers (electronic transfers between your email and he's email). Both transactions finished in minutes.
Shipping.... Could be major courier like Fedex or UPS, in Ontario I guess even Canadapost will take it. Or, if the seller is living along the border he can drop it off to nearest USPS.
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Decided to stay with an air rifle from someone in the states. Thanks for everyone’s comment's.
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My understanding.....there is no database of serial numbers of non-restricted firearms.
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In Canada, non-restricted firearms do not need to be registered, but the transferor (seller) must verify the transferee (buyer) holds a valid firearms license authorizing the acquisition of non-restricted firearms before the transfer.
Here's a more detailed explanation:
- No Registration Required:
Unlike restricted and prohibited firearms, non-restricted firearms are not subject to registration requirements in Canada.
- Transfer Verification:
Before transferring a non-restricted firearm, the seller (transferor) must obtain a reference number from the Registrar of Firearms to confirm that the buyer (transferee) holds a valid firearms license and is eligible to acquire a non-restricted firearm.
- Reference Number Validity:
The reference number is valid for 90 days or for the remaining period of validity of the transferee's license, whichever is shorter.
- New Rules for Non-Restricted Firearms:
The Government of Canada implemented new rules on May 18, 2022, to better regulate the sale and transfer of non-restricted firearms, requiring identity verification and license verification by individuals and businesses.
- Business Web Services:
Businesses can use Business Web Services to complete the process of registering firearms in their possession for sale and transferring them to individuals.
- Long Gun Registry Abolished:
In 2012, the long gun registry was abolished, and all records were destroyed.
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I am not really interested for details, I just remember when I bought my FX Impact MK2 from the Dealer the Rear Block had a SN laser engraved and data log file shall be stored somewhere... Same the Leshiy2. Ones the SN is written down at the Dealer at point of sale, what is happening with that SN I have no idea neither interested to entertain with.
Also, I have no idea and never cared how the previous owner transferred my f-class W308 over he's phone call, I was not there to see it also I never got any paperwork.
I just know if you wanna buy "firearm" in Canada new or used, somehow the information - SN and your name - is passing through the hands of the Firearms Officer Office.
I am sure that "they" know what we will poo tomorrow
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My point was that no database of non-restricted firearm serial numbers with owners is maintained either by the RCMP or local police!
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