Imporing Mags

DarkAngel · April 20th, 2007, 00:02

Is it illegal to import say TM Lowcaps from the US? My dad is going to the states for a bit, so im wondering, if its possible to physically carry them over from the states, to canada.

baraccuda · April 20th, 2007, 00:12

its legal just dont have fake rounnds

Porkchop · April 20th, 2007, 00:17

ok, I'll bite.
Don't you know that everything is verboten unless it is expressly permitted?

But I must say that after that sensitivity training those nice young men with their rubber gloves have become surprisingly gentle.

DarkAngel · April 20th, 2007, 00:50

So TM Lowcaps should be alright, cause they dont have fake bullets and i dont think anyone can arrest you for having mags with a hole that is too small for an actual bullet >.>

espeically if for all they know, it could be a feed tube for an assembly machine or something
and i recall that unless its a whole gun, ammo or a receiver, there should be no probs right?

jerryliang2k · April 20th, 2007, 01:26

The importing FAQ says you can buy mags from overseas as long as it doesn't have fake rounds in it. So I assume if your dad comes across the US, the same rule applies. But it's not the same as importing from Hong Kong so although I'm 98% sure theres no problem, theres that 2% margin of doubt. Good luck all the same thou.

Zi-Xiao

DarkAngel · April 20th, 2007, 01:44

cool thanks

underground · April 20th, 2007, 01:54

perhaps storing in luggage is the best option but this could get either way, carry on will definately get checked out but at least they don't go through all the items in the luggage.

attack-beaver · April 20th, 2007, 02:19

well i was thinking of ordering some STAR G3 mags next week but with what happened at VT could there be more of a chance of mags gettin stopped?

underground · April 20th, 2007, 02:22

the issues of shipping airsoft could be at risk of siezures (possibly) too if that is the case because of the VT incident.

sdsbwc · April 20th, 2007, 02:32

may be a bit off topic, but not completely.. so my suprise (given it was an accident) i received to TM SIG552 AEG standard capacity mags (the ones with "fake bullets") and it passed the customs inspection! i know it was checked because there was yellow tape on the box saying "opened by CBSA"
stroke of luck? customs officer havin a nice day? i was a bit surprised..

Greylocks · April 20th, 2007, 08:34

It all depends on how much attention you want, and how Customs feels that day.

Does he want to get searched? Because fake ammo or not, he will be asked several questions at the very least. The items will show up in the scanners. It will slow him down.

Is he flying or driving?

If driving, they can decide to search his car for other stuff and that's not fun.

I know I say this often, but it is a risk and you should be aware of it. What you do is your choice.

DarkAngel · April 20th, 2007, 18:45

Hes flying, but tm mags arnt really conspicuous ud think, am i right? they look like a hunk of metal. If you line em up in a box, the way the star lowcaps are lined up, im sure there wont be a big problem i hope

freddyclaw · April 20th, 2007, 22:05

the making a claim of purchases could cause a bit of trouble too if you get someone who is not happy or something. Just figured that might be another trouble spot that would be worth checking into.

Greylocks · April 21st, 2007, 11:17

If he's flying, this will definitely show up in the scans. What happens next is either simple or not.

I would not do it. If you need something from overseas, order if online and have it shipped. Then nobody but you deals with any crap.

Jimski · April 21st, 2007, 12:03

I ordered tons of mags from everywhere, never had one single problem.
they stop the boxes from UNcompany and Xray some of them though.
been opened once, received them with a nice red customs crayola...

stay away from the fake rounds.
or mount them locally.

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April 20th, 2007, 00:02	#1
DarkAngel * Age Verifier status suspended * Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Scarborough	Imporing Mags Is it illegal to import say TM Lowcaps from the US? My dad is going to the states for a bit, so im wondering, if its possible to physically carry them over from the states, to canada.

April 20th, 2007, 00:17	#3
Porkchop Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: St Hubert QC	ok, I'll bite. Don't you know that everything is verboten unless it is expressly permitted? But I must say that after that sensitivity training those nice young men with their rubber gloves have become surprisingly gentle. __________________ Regards, Porkchop Cry "Haddock" and let slip the hounds of Beer [-brought to you courtesy of Salamander Army -]

April 20th, 2007, 00:50	#4
DarkAngel * Age Verifier status suspended * Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Scarborough	So TM Lowcaps should be alright, cause they dont have fake bullets and i dont think anyone can arrest you for having mags with a hole that is too small for an actual bullet >.> espeically if for all they know, it could be a feed tube for an assembly machine or something and i recall that unless its a whole gun, ammo or a receiver, there should be no probs right? Last edited by DarkAngel; April 20th, 2007 at 01:03..

April 20th, 2007, 00:12	#2
baraccuda Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2006	its legal just dont have fake rounnds

April 20th, 2007, 01:26	#5
jerryliang2k Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Mississauga, ON	The importing FAQ says you can buy mags from overseas as long as it doesn't have fake rounds in it. So I assume if your dad comes across the US, the same rule applies. But it's not the same as importing from Hong Kong so although I'm 98% sure theres no problem, theres that 2% margin of doubt. Good luck all the same thou. Zi-Xiao __________________ Primary - CA M249 - Systema PTW Sidearms - KWA G18c - WE 1911

April 20th, 2007, 01:44	#6
DarkAngel * Age Verifier status suspended * Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Scarborough	cool thanks

April 20th, 2007, 01:54	#7
underground Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Calgary	perhaps storing in luggage is the best option but this could get either way, carry on will definately get checked out but at least they don't go through all the items in the luggage. __________________

April 20th, 2007, 02:19	#8
attack-beaver Trader rating Join Date: May 2005 Location: calgary	well i was thinking of ordering some STAR G3 mags next week but with what happened at VT could there be more of a chance of mags gettin stopped?

April 20th, 2007, 02:22	#9
underground Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Calgary	the issues of shipping airsoft could be at risk of siezures (possibly) too if that is the case because of the VT incident. __________________

April 20th, 2007, 02:32	#10
sdsbwc Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Toronto	may be a bit off topic, but not completely.. so my suprise (given it was an accident) i received to TM SIG552 AEG standard capacity mags (the ones with "fake bullets") and it passed the customs inspection! i know it was checked because there was yellow tape on the box saying "opened by CBSA" stroke of luck? customs officer havin a nice day? i was a bit surprised.. __________________ Team GHOSTS - Fides et Amicitia G-88

April 20th, 2007, 08:34	#11
Greylocks Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Gatineau, Quebec (Near Ottawa)	It all depends on how much attention you want, and how Customs feels that day. Does he want to get searched? Because fake ammo or not, he will be asked several questions at the very least. The items will show up in the scanners. It will slow him down. Is he flying or driving? If driving, they can decide to search his car for other stuff and that's not fun. I know I say this often, but it is a risk and you should be aware of it. What you do is your choice.

April 20th, 2007, 18:45	#12
DarkAngel * Age Verifier status suspended * Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Scarborough	Hes flying, but tm mags arnt really conspicuous ud think, am i right? they look like a hunk of metal. If you line em up in a box, the way the star lowcaps are lined up, im sure there wont be a big problem i hope

April 20th, 2007, 22:05	#13
freddyclaw Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Outlook, SK	the making a claim of purchases could cause a bit of trouble too if you get someone who is not happy or something. Just figured that might be another trouble spot that would be worth checking into. __________________ "Life is not tried it is merely survived if you're standing outside the fire" -Garth Brooks

April 21st, 2007, 11:17	#14
Greylocks Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Gatineau, Quebec (Near Ottawa)	If he's flying, this will definitely show up in the scans. What happens next is either simple or not. I would not do it. If you need something from overseas, order if online and have it shipped. Then nobody but you deals with any crap.

April 21st, 2007, 12:03	#15
Jimski Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Montreal	I ordered tons of mags from everywhere, never had one single problem. they stop the boxes from UNcompany and Xray some of them though. been opened once, received them with a nice red customs crayola... stay away from the fake rounds. or mount them locally. Last edited by Jimski; April 21st, 2007 at 12:05..

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