Importing your guns when you move?

[Allie 5]

CNDgirlMI is correct.

I did the same paperwork where it speaks about an individual ( legal alien importing a firearm to the US. You simply fill out the Application form ATF Form6- Part1 (5330.3A) Application and Permit for Importation of Firearms Ammunition and Implements of War

You do not require the services of a licensed gun dealer nor the services of an importer.

Below is clause 8 which CDNgirlMI refers to. Fill out the application and simply mail it. They'll send you it back with an approval stamp along with the form you fill out to clear US. Customs

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO AND FIREARMS

APPLICATION AND PERMIT FOR IMPORTATION OF FIREARMS,

AMMUNITION AND IMPLEMENTS OF WAR

NOT FOR USE BY MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES

(Submit in triplicate)

INSTRUCTION SHEET FOR ATF F 6 PART I (5330.3A)

(Detach this instruction sheet before submitting your application)

8. A nonresident U.S. citizen returning to the United States or a nonresident

alien immigrating to the United States, from a permanent

residence outside of the United States may complete and forward the

enclosed ATF F 6 Part I permit application without having to utilize the

services of a federally licensed firearms dealer. The nonresident

should include a statement, either on the application form or on an

attached sheet, that the firearms are being imported for his personal

use and not for resale and that he is a nonresident U.S. citizen

returning to the United States, or is a nonresident alien immigrating to

the United States. The firearms must accompany the nonresident on

entry into the United States, since once he is in the United States, and

has acquired residence in a State, he may not directly import a

firearm. If the firearms do not accompany him, either handcarried or in

his baggage (accompanied or unaccompanied), he must engage the

services of a federally licensed firearms dealer in his State of

residence to import the sporting firearms (excluding surplus military)

for him.

[Allie 5]

CNDgirlMI is correct.

I did the same paperwork where it speaks about an individual ( legal alien importing a firearm to the US. You simply fill out the Application form ATF Form6- Part1 (5330.3A) Application and Permit for Importation of Firearms Ammunition and Implements of War

You do not require the services of a licensed gun dealer nor the services of an importer.

Below is clause 8 which CDNgirlMI refers to. Fill out the application and simply mail it. They'll send you it back with an approval stamp along with the form you fill out to clear US. Customs

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO AND FIREARMS

APPLICATION AND PERMIT FOR IMPORTATION OF FIREARMS,

AMMUNITION AND IMPLEMENTS OF WAR

NOT FOR USE BY MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES

(Submit in triplicate)

INSTRUCTION SHEET FOR ATF F 6 PART I (5330.3A)

(Detach this instruction sheet before submitting your application)

8. A nonresident U.S. citizen returning to the United States or a nonresident

alien immigrating to the United States, from a permanent

residence outside of the United States may complete and forward the

enclosed ATF F 6 Part I permit application without having to utilize the

services of a federally licensed firearms dealer. The nonresident

should include a statement, either on the application form or on an

attached sheet, that the firearms are being imported for his personal

use and not for resale and that he is a nonresident U.S. citizen

returning to the United States, or is a nonresident alien immigrating to

the United States. The firearms must accompany the nonresident on

entry into the United States, since once he is in the United States, and

has acquired residence in a State, he may not directly import a

firearm. If the firearms do not accompany him, either handcarried or in

his baggage (accompanied or unaccompanied), he must engage the

services of a federally licensed firearms dealer in his State of

residence to import the sporting firearms (excluding surplus military)

for him.

Just to refresh:

In my earlier posting on page 1 I gave you an address. That address was for the branch office which handled my application approval.

You must send your completed ATF Form6- Part1 (5330.3A) Application and Permit for Importation of Firearms Ammunition and Implements of War

To this address:

12. The application should be submitted approximately 60 days prior to

the intended importation. All copies shall be submitted to:

Director

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms

Washington, D.C. 20226

Attention: Firearms and Explosives Imports Branch

13. Any questions concerning the application should be referred to the

Imports Branch at the above address or telephone (202) 927-8320.