Importing Optics Gear?

[Griffen]

Importing Optics Gear:

Anyone know the law about importing this stuff form the US?

http://www.opticsplanet.net/leapers-...p-rd40rgw.html

I ordered this and all looked good but just now 3 days later i got an email saying its some kinda liability because you can mount these items to a weapon....no shit you can? haha. Can i get these in Canada i have not been able to find a place that has them.

Thanks guys!!!

[ujiro]

Yes. Simple RDS and scopes are not restricted for export from the United States, nor import to Canada.

[Griffen]

Yeah well thats what i was told but the guy i just spoke to at shoptics.com said they won't ship to canada because of some law in the us about shipping items "like that" whatever that means.

www.dlairgun.com

Looks like they got it!!!! Sweet!!!!

[The Saint]

If there's a problem, it's not on our end. Certain high-end optics are controlled on the US exportation side (ITAR).

[Crunchmeister]

You can get that same sight in Canada for about $50. What you'd pay in US funds + shipping + duties / brokerage isn't worth it really.

But as The Saint said, high end optics are export-restricted from the US. However, there shouldn't be any issue with this one. Sounds like the seller just doesn't want the hassle of determining what is and isn't restricted, so he just doesn't ship out of country at all.

[Griffen]

Thanks guys. I didn't think id have an issue but i guess the ITAR wont let stuff like this one pass. But the site i posted (www.dlairgun.com ) from Canada will but just not payable with paypay....boooo!!!! Silly Americans.

[Tugg]

what about ehobby? thats out of hong kong i think, so that should be ok..... right?

[FOX_111]

Real scopes and red-dot are importable, unless they are special military one that are export restricted.

But someone in the import export buisness said to me they where subject to special importation taxes, so you might get unlucky and over charged at the border.

Replica could be seized based on copyright laws, like any other replica. (Vests etc.)

[mcguyver]

I was reading through a synopsis on ITAR the other day, and it's so open-ended, that basically anything that could be a part for a firearm is subject to DOS export license requirements. It's due the fact that the last administration cut funding for the department responsible for issuing export licenses, and told them (and created a bill to empower them) to collect their own funding from license fees. That is why they have shot up from $100 to $2500 and more depending on the item.

They have a wide latitude as to what they can restrict, so expect to see many more parts and accessories become scarce, items that have zero to do with national security or technology secrets.

[Chingyul]

I made an order from optics planet, and the MP5 scope mount I wanted was deemed restricted from export.

[Screen]

Some of the export laws from US are insane. Father wanted to order a pair of thin grips for his Hi Power but they are banned from export. He can order magazines but two slabs of thin wood are a no go. And the optics are same thing.

[Ronan]

If its military grade, used by the military, or military worthy, chances are you won't get it from the US through regular sources unless you have an import permit. I do beleive its a way for certain departments to make money so they can pay their electric bills since they don't know how to turn off the f*ck*ng light (anyone that visited US government buildings know what im talking about).

[FlyingCats]

Easy answer- Yes.

Ok Answer- As long as it's not the real EOtech sight or Tasco because your just wasting your money and it will probably get seized, but you can buy REPLICA's of the sights on Canadian sites or Americian Sites.

[White_knight]

tasco seized? i hope thats a joke. to the op, head on down to your local canadian tire. they have that exact optic, its just called a tasco reddot. i got mine there for my p90 and it works great.

[FlyingCats]

Originally Posted by White_knight

tasco seized? i hope thats a joke. to the op, head on down to your local canadian tire. they have that exact optic, its just called a tasco reddot. i got mine there for my p90 and it works great.

Originally Posted by Ronan

If its military grade, used by the military, or military worthy, chances are you won't get it from the US through regular sources unless you have an import permit. I do beleive its a way for certain departments to make money so they can pay their electric bills since they don't know how to turn off the f*ck*ng light (anyone that visited US government buildings know what im talking about).

Thats what Ronan said.