So, getting my PTW soon.

mcguyver · August 19th, 2007, 16:09

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Originally Posted by WarChild7

Stop by sometime....we had 9 different people from Canada come in just yesterday and buy everything ranging from pistols to SAW's. Crossing the border back into your country is really a non-issue; of the last 50+ trips back home by your fellow countrymen, only one car load has ever had anything taken by customs.

1 in 50? That's terrible!!! You have better odds with drugs or illegal guns. Ask the gangs up here.

Skladfin · August 19th, 2007, 16:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by WarChild7

Stop by sometime....we had 9 different people from Canada come in just yesterday and buy everything ranging from pistols to SAW's. Crossing the border back into your country is really a non-issue; of the last 50+ trips back home by your fellow countrymen, only one car load has ever had anything taken by customs.

ive been suspecting this issue for a period now.

"Is it REALLY necessary to have a proper license to import Airsoft guns?"

That's the question there.

I've had Mk23 type silencer shipped from WGC shop to here. And the customs had inspected it and evidently opened up my package to see the silencer.

When I was taxed, the customs receipt had the following written:

Shipment Value: $280 - GUNS, Parts - Tax: $xxxx

So they ACTUALLY knew that it was a "Gun" part and they actually gotten it to me.

I don't have ANY firearms license or anything, neither does anyone living on my address.

I had just emailed CBSA about this.

Hoping to get a reply soon.

mcguyver · August 19th, 2007, 16:48

Paintball guns are not "perfectly legal" in Canada. Trust me, I've fought Customs on this a time or 2 before. If it looks like a gun, hoses or not, they can and will classify it as a "replica", which means prohibited. I have fought them on appeal and lost more than I won.

You may have had some success selling to Canadians. But most Canadians have not had success. Why do you think there are no retailers in Canada? The paintball trick has been tried before and to no avail.

You may get lucky and get a CBSA agent who could care less, or you may get one that actually enforces their own published policies. Like any civil service, you take your chances.

Most gun parts are legal to import without a license. The CBSA has a watchlist of certain parts, like lower receivers, FA kits for AR's, etc.

Skladfin · August 19th, 2007, 17:18

no wonder so many people from the states had been able to bring their Airsoft guns here.

I will try it when I'm going seattle this year =DDDD

Dracheous · August 20th, 2007, 00:38

WarChild7 its still smuggling, and thats an illegal act. Last I checked your country has a fun time trying to stop such things; doesn't help when it gets promoted to the public.

Sure, you can get away with at the border, but not getting caught doesn't make it any less of a crime then if you were caught.

Skladfin · August 20th, 2007, 01:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dracheous

WarChild7 its still smuggling, and thats an illegal act. Last I checked your country has a fun time trying to stop such things; doesn't help when it gets promoted to the public.

Sure, you can get away with at the border, but not getting caught doesn't make it any less of a crime then if you were caught.

It wouldn't really be considered smuggling if the customs officer(The dude in charge that was talked to) agrees?

That seems like the gray area.

ancorp · August 20th, 2007, 01:54

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Originally Posted by Skladfin

It wouldn't really be considered smuggling if the customs officer(The dude in charge that was talked to) agrees?

That seems like the gray area.

Ditto, just like airsoft is in the gray area.

Lakonian · August 20th, 2007, 01:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by WarChild7

Stop by sometime....we had 9 different people from Canada come in just yesterday and buy everything ranging from pistols to SAW's. Crossing the border back into your country is really a non-issue; of the last 50+ trips back home by your fellow countrymen, only one car load has ever had anything taken by customs.

I'll check it out, bud!

I'll be needing some serious PTW mag-age

soon.. hahah

WarChild7 · August 20th, 2007, 15:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dracheous

WarChild7 its still smuggling, and thats an illegal act. Last I checked your country has a fun time trying to stop such things; doesn't help when it gets promoted to the public.

Sure, you can get away with at the border, but not getting caught doesn't make it any less of a crime then if you were caught.

it's not smuggling when you declare at the customs booth what you're bringing back, which is, by law, what you're supposed to do.. if the customs agent is aware of what you have, and allows you to proceed, what have you done that's illegal?

ybrik · August 22nd, 2007, 16:45

where can one order systema PTW? How about g&p rifles? I checked at aasurplus.ca but it was out of stock, I also emailed Mark last week but until now I haven't got any reply.

WarHawk109 · August 22nd, 2007, 18:05

i got mine from a&a

LUTNIT · August 22nd, 2007, 18:19

I asked about a PTW from A&A and he told me as long as its in stock at redwolfairsoft.com or wgcshop.com he can get it within 2-3 weeks.

ybrik · August 23rd, 2007, 14:32

thanks guys. how does one get age-verified at a&a?

LUTNIT · August 23rd, 2007, 15:18

As far as I know they don't have an age verification system, I have ordered from them many times but have never done anything to confirm my age. Maybe they check ASC?

bruce · August 23rd, 2007, 15:28

Madmax is selling a Systema CQBR PTW for a good price. You should try and contact him.

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August 19th, 2007, 16:48	#78
mcguyver Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Northern Alberta	Paintball guns are not "perfectly legal" in Canada. Trust me, I've fought Customs on this a time or 2 before. If it looks like a gun, hoses or not, they can and will classify it as a "replica", which means prohibited. I have fought them on appeal and lost more than I won. You may have had some success selling to Canadians. But most Canadians have not had success. Why do you think there are no retailers in Canada? The paintball trick has been tried before and to no avail. You may get lucky and get a CBSA agent who could care less, or you may get one that actually enforces their own published policies. Like any civil service, you take your chances. Most gun parts are legal to import without a license. The CBSA has a watchlist of certain parts, like lower receivers, FA kits for AR's, etc. __________________ Age verifier Northern Alberta Democracy is two wolves and a sheep discussing what's for dinner. Freedom is the wolves limping away while the sheep reloads. Never confuse freedom with democracy.

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Dracheous Lego Head Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Gatineau, that's right I'm in QUEBEC!	WarChild7 its still smuggling, and thats an illegal act. Last I checked your country has a fun time trying to stop such things; doesn't help when it gets promoted to the public. Sure, you can get away with at the border, but not getting caught doesn't make it any less of a crime then if you were caught. __________________ _________________________________ "The hydrogen economy car from the people who brought you the 'Hindenburg'" - Glen Foster Condoms do not guarantee safe sex any more. A friend of mine wore one and was shot by the woman's husband!

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ybrik Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada	thanks guys. how does one get age-verified at a&a? __________________ 5.56x45mm + m27 = M249(SAW)

August 19th, 2007, 17:18	#79
Skladfin Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia	no wonder so many people from the states had been able to bring their Airsoft guns here. I will try it when I'm going seattle this year =DDDD

August 22nd, 2007, 16:45	#85
ybrik Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada	where can one order systema PTW? How about g&p rifles? I checked at aasurplus.ca but it was out of stock, I also emailed Mark last week but until now I haven't got any reply.

August 22nd, 2007, 18:05	#86
WarHawk109 Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Victoria	i got mine from a&a

August 22nd, 2007, 18:19	#87
LUTNIT Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ottawa	I asked about a PTW from A&A and he told me as long as its in stock at redwolfairsoft.com or wgcshop.com he can get it within 2-3 weeks.

August 23rd, 2007, 15:18	#89
LUTNIT Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ottawa	As far as I know they don't have an age verification system, I have ordered from them many times but have never done anything to confirm my age. Maybe they check ASC?

August 23rd, 2007, 15:28	#90
bruce Super Moderator Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Montreal	Madmax is selling a Systema CQBR PTW for a good price. You should try and contact him. __________________ bruce: Team Bad Karma-(BK-05) : Special Battalion East-(SBE-01)

So, getting my PTW soon.

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