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the mad installer · March 30th, 2007, 11:03

Hello every body,my name is kevin,I live in buffalo new york as of now but I will be living here in the toronto area soon,I'm not new to airsoft,i'm in the league in buffalo,I was thinking of opening a store in the area and I was woundering if any one know's where to get all the information on opening a store,I sell in buffalo but I need to find out how to do it here,leagally!I also would like to find out where to play here.I look forward to all your replys and perhaps shootin a few rounds with you guys,

Also,why are guns so expensve here?

Debber · March 30th, 2007, 11:19

I think it's primarily the brokerage fees.
Importing Airsoft for canucks is out right prohibited unless he/she can produce the proper documentation for importing, selling, etc.
This document, at this point in time, is near impossible to attain, as for my understanding.
If you succeed in opening a shop, all the power to you. But you could probably do just as well selling parts, and/or being an AEG-smith.

As for places to play. Read around a bit. Like the upcoming games board. There you can have a general idea of where players have games.
It goes from Cambridge to Wasaga, Muskoka to Sudbury.

Hopefully all works out for you.
Cheers!

the mad installer · March 30th, 2007, 11:47

Thanks for that information,I wil try to get the proper licence for selling the guns,I will also carry lots of parts,There are a number of ops. that take place in buffalo if any one would like to go,there is raffales,camping and lots of games, if anyone would like to look at the web site its www.wnyal.net .there are approx.200 players in the area.

trufret · March 30th, 2007, 14:16

Going to the states means we have to buy guns over there and leave them there when we leave. One guy last year was trying to set something up with a buyback program so we'd only have to bring our gear but i don't know what ever happened to that.

the mad installer · March 30th, 2007, 15:00

I guess that would be a problem(lol)I think that this year they will offer gun rentals in the states.

Greylocks · March 30th, 2007, 15:13

To make it simple; imagine Canada and the States as being different universes. You cant bring stuff through. The licenses are rare and cost thousands of dollars. You cant visit either country with your own guns.

Honestly, you wont make a living out of this here. The government is turning up the heat lately.

ArcticFox1984 · April 5th, 2007, 17:53

Hello Kevin.

Welcome to Canada Eh!:P

Hope you enjoy your stay in Toronto, best of luck to you in your attempts to open a buisness here. As greylocks mentioned if you don't take the proper steps in setting up, you could be in for trouble.

Gun replicas here are considered prohibited devices and require special licenses if you wish to import them, Ontario also has laws which apply to all airguns; replica or not, such as a legal age for purchase, that age being 18 years old.

I would suggest contacting a Lawyer for help in setting up the legal side of things, it will be expensive but your better safe then sorry. There is also an incredible amount of infomation available on the Canadian airsoft scene on these forums which I'm sure you'll find helpful.

Let me know if your looking for a game in Toronto, my friends and I are always looking for good reserve troops:P

Regards

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March 30th, 2007, 11:03	#1
the mad installer Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: buffalo newyork	new guy! Hello every body,my name is kevin,I live in buffalo new york as of now but I will be living here in the toronto area soon,I'm not new to airsoft,i'm in the league in buffalo,I was thinking of opening a store in the area and I was woundering if any one know's where to get all the information on opening a store,I sell in buffalo but I need to find out how to do it here,leagally!I also would like to find out where to play here.I look forward to all your replys and perhaps shootin a few rounds with you guys, Also,why are guns so expensve here?

March 30th, 2007, 11:19	#2
Debber Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Mississauga, Ontario	I think it's primarily the brokerage fees. Importing Airsoft for canucks is out right prohibited unless he/she can produce the proper documentation for importing, selling, etc. This document, at this point in time, is near impossible to attain, as for my understanding. If you succeed in opening a shop, all the power to you. But you could probably do just as well selling parts, and/or being an AEG-smith. As for places to play. Read around a bit. Like the upcoming games board. There you can have a general idea of where players have games. It goes from Cambridge to Wasaga, Muskoka to Sudbury. Hopefully all works out for you. Cheers! __________________ "Pain is weakness leaving the body"

March 30th, 2007, 14:16	#4
trufret Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Windsor Ontario	Going to the states means we have to buy guns over there and leave them there when we leave. One guy last year was trying to set something up with a buyback program so we'd only have to bring our gear but i don't know what ever happened to that. __________________ My OLD BUY/SELL Rating Site Admin: Windsor Airsoft Club

March 30th, 2007, 11:47	#3
the mad installer Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: buffalo newyork	Thanks for that information,I wil try to get the proper licence for selling the guns,I will also carry lots of parts,There are a number of ops. that take place in buffalo if any one would like to go,there is raffales,camping and lots of games, if anyone would like to look at the web site its www.wnyal.net .there are approx.200 players in the area.

March 30th, 2007, 15:00	#5
the mad installer Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: buffalo newyork	I guess that would be a problem(lol)I think that this year they will offer gun rentals in the states.

March 30th, 2007, 15:13	#6
Greylocks Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Gatineau, Quebec (Near Ottawa)	To make it simple; imagine Canada and the States as being different universes. You cant bring stuff through. The licenses are rare and cost thousands of dollars. You cant visit either country with your own guns. Honestly, you wont make a living out of this here. The government is turning up the heat lately.

April 5th, 2007, 17:53	#7
ArcticFox1984 Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Toronto, Ontario	Hello Kevin. Welcome to Canada Eh!:P Hope you enjoy your stay in Toronto, best of luck to you in your attempts to open a buisness here. As greylocks mentioned if you don't take the proper steps in setting up, you could be in for trouble. Gun replicas here are considered prohibited devices and require special licenses if you wish to import them, Ontario also has laws which apply to all airguns; replica or not, such as a legal age for purchase, that age being 18 years old. I would suggest contacting a Lawyer for help in setting up the legal side of things, it will be expensive but your better safe then sorry. There is also an incredible amount of infomation available on the Canadian airsoft scene on these forums which I'm sure you'll find helpful. Let me know if your looking for a game in Toronto, my friends and I are always looking for good reserve troops:P Regards

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