Question regarding occasional importation of firearms to the US

spinecracker · 02-09-2010, 01:20 AM

I have an opportunity to purchase a rare sporting rifle from an individual in the UK. As I am in the US, I have found that I can import the rifle using the services of a nearby FFL by using ATF form 5330.3A (Application and Permit for Importation of Firearms, Ammunition and Implements of War - cool name, eh?). My question is this - has anyone else done this before, and if, so how did it go? Also, anyone know of an FFL in Northern Nevada who might be happy working with me on this? Thanks.

rat907 · 02-09-2010, 01:48 PM

A regular gun dealer cannot do this legally unless he is also licensed as an Importer of weapons and destructive devices from the BATFE, Which is one of the most expensive licenses to obtain.

You're S.O.L. from local help.

spinecracker · 02-09-2010, 03:16 PM

Looking at form 5330.3A, it states that a "Federal firearms licensee, other than an importer, may make an occasional importation of sporting firearms or ammunition (excluding surplus military) for himself or an unlicensed person in the licensee's state, provided that the firearms and ammunition are intended for personal use of the person for whom imported and not for resale".

(Emphasis added by me.)

That sounds like ANY FFL can occasionally import a firearm under certain circumstances. I also know others have done this. I just want to know if anyone in Nevada has done this, and what their experiences were.

spinecracker · 02-10-2010, 03:16 AM

Oh, well, forget it. I got my answer from several FFLs today. Although it can be done, and the protocols are in place to allow it to happen, no one wants to touch this with a barge pole.

spinecracker · 03-04-2010, 06:18 AM

Ok, I will try this again - anyone know of any FFLs in northern Nevada who will deal with "occasional importation" of firearms. I have checked, and double-checked, with the ATF to make sure this is totally legal. It is pretty easy paperwork and easy money for the FFL, from what I have been able to ascertain.

infinitearms · 03-04-2010, 07:42 AM

I would start with 08 FFLs who will know the paperwork and procedure better. These are the 08 FFLs in NV outside of LV:

DEFENSE CONSULTING INC
RENO NV

CAPITAL CITY GUN CLUB
CARSON CITY NV

ARMSCOR PRECISION INTERNATIONAL
PAHRUMP NV

LEGACY SPORTS INTERNATIONAL LLC
RENO NV

DOUBLE EAGLE TRADING LLC
WASHOE VALLEY NV

SLAUGHTER GUNSMITHING
CARSON CITY NV

MT GUNS INC
ZEPHYR COVE NV

spinecracker · 03-04-2010, 03:16 PM

Now that is what I call a comprehensive answer

Thanks kindly

infinitearms · 03-04-2010, 07:02 PM

If none of those companies can help you let me know and i would be glad to look into it for you!

spinecracker · 03-04-2010, 07:35 PM

Thanks for that

One of the places you mentioned has 2 of the same rifles I am after in their shop (who'd have guessed???), so I am looking into them right now - not having to import would be a weight off of my shoulders lol

02-09-2010, 01:20 AM	#1
spinecracker guppy Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 73	Question regarding occasional importation of firearms to the US I have an opportunity to purchase a rare sporting rifle from an individual in the UK. As I am in the US, I have found that I can import the rifle using the services of a nearby FFL by using ATF form 5330.3A (Application and Permit for Importation of Firearms, Ammunition and Implements of War - cool name, eh?). My question is this - has anyone else done this before, and if, so how did it go? Also, anyone know of an FFL in Northern Nevada who might be happy working with me on this? Thanks.

02-09-2010, 01:48 PM	#2
rat907 Another Clown With Guns Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Pahdump, SoNev Posts: 774	A regular gun dealer cannot do this legally unless he is also licensed as an Importer of weapons and destructive devices from the BATFE, Which is one of the most expensive licenses to obtain. You're S.O.L. from local help. __________________ Semper Fidelis, Semper America אני תומך בישראל ואנשים שלה http://constitutingamerica.org Last edited by rat907; 02-09-2010 at 01:52 PM. Reason: forgot expalnation

03-04-2010, 07:42 AM	#6
infinitearms Commercial Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 686	I would start with 08 FFLs who will know the paperwork and procedure better. These are the 08 FFLs in NV outside of LV: DEFENSE CONSULTING INC RENO NV CAPITAL CITY GUN CLUB CARSON CITY NV ARMSCOR PRECISION INTERNATIONAL PAHRUMP NV LEGACY SPORTS INTERNATIONAL LLC RENO NV DOUBLE EAGLE TRADING LLC WASHOE VALLEY NV SLAUGHTER GUNSMITHING CARSON CITY NV MT GUNS INC ZEPHYR COVE NV __________________ Infinite Arms Inc South v. Maryland, 59 U.S. (How.) 396, 15 L.Ed.433 (1856) (the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that local law-enforcement had no duty to protect individuals, but only a general duty to enforce the laws.) Last edited by infinitearms; 03-04-2010 at 07:03 PM.

03-04-2010, 07:02 PM	#8
infinitearms Commercial Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 686	If none of those companies can help you let me know and i would be glad to look into it for you! __________________ Infinite Arms Inc South v. Maryland, 59 U.S. (How.) 396, 15 L.Ed.433 (1856) (the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that local law-enforcement had no duty to protect individuals, but only a general duty to enforce the laws.)

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02-09-2010, 03:16 PM	#3
spinecracker guppy Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 73	Looking at form 5330.3A, it states that a "Federal firearms licensee, other than an importer, may make an occasional importation of sporting firearms or ammunition (excluding surplus military) for himself or an unlicensed person in the licensee's state, provided that the firearms and ammunition are intended for personal use of the person for whom imported and not for resale". (Emphasis added by me.) That sounds like ANY FFL can occasionally import a firearm under certain circumstances. I also know others have done this. I just want to know if anyone in Nevada has done this, and what their experiences were.

02-10-2010, 03:16 AM	#4
spinecracker guppy Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 73	Oh, well, forget it. I got my answer from several FFLs today. Although it can be done, and the protocols are in place to allow it to happen, no one wants to touch this with a barge pole.

03-04-2010, 06:18 AM	#5
spinecracker guppy Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 73	Ok, I will try this again - anyone know of any FFLs in northern Nevada who will deal with "occasional importation" of firearms. I have checked, and double-checked, with the ATF to make sure this is totally legal. It is pretty easy paperwork and easy money for the FFL, from what I have been able to ascertain.

03-04-2010, 03:16 PM	#7
spinecracker guppy Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 73	Now that is what I call a comprehensive answer Thanks kindly

03-04-2010, 07:35 PM	#9
spinecracker guppy Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 73	Thanks for that One of the places you mentioned has 2 of the same rifles I am after in their shop (who'd have guessed???), so I am looking into them right now - not having to import would be a weight off of my shoulders lol