I own many guns, and would like to take one or two to my ranch in my native country. If the answer is yes, what are the steps to follow?
2007-04-22 23:32:11 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
Yes, it's legal to take them out of the country. That's not the problem. The problems arise when you either try to bring them back into the country, or your "native" country won't allow you to bring them in.
When you wish to return to the US with your weapons, you need to have something that shows the weapon originated in the US or you have to fill out an AT Form 7. Getting that form approved can take up to 6 months, and it's only valid for a year. (based on past experience. Things may have changed.)
An example of your "native" country not allowing the weapons to be imported is Germany. If you do not have a Waffenbesitzkarte (WBK = weapons card) showing that you are legally allowed to have weapons, then they will be confiscated at the border until you can obtain a WBK. That can take up to a year in Germany. THEN, before you can use them, they have to be tested at a German testing facility (wait time 6 months), and you have to pay for the testing.
Best bet, check with your "native" country before you try to import them. Leaving the US with them is not problem.
2007-04-23 00:33:00 · answer #1 · answered by My world 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Best thing to do is contact authorities and tell them your plans. You cant carry them in a carry on but you might be able to do in your check in luggage or ship it ahead of time. Good luck.
2007-04-23 06:37:41 · answer #2 · answered by boogiewoogie 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Leave your guns at home,dont take your guns to(-------)
2007-04-23 09:27:20 · answer #3 · answered by hunter 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Keep your guns in America ....where they belong.
2007-04-23 06:37:20 · answer #4 · answered by thfcsydney 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Ple don't play with guns
2007-04-23 06:41:36 · answer #5 · answered by rajaratnam s 2 · 0⤊ 7⤋