"Legalizing" hard to get airsoft guns.

Lord of Rebirth · January 23rd, 2010, 15:28

Ok so if this has been asked before please don't shoot me but what do you experts think is the legality of purchasing an airsoft gun in America then while in America removing any Canadian illegal parts before bringing it back?

As an example with a M16 styled airsoft gun the illegal parts are the receivers so if I bought an M16 while in Washington then removed the upper and lower receivers and left them at my cousin's and brought the remaining pile of parts home properly declaring them would I have a problem?

Another way to look at it would be instead of trying to find and buy every legal part separately you just get a complete gun and remove the illegal parts which you can properly replace later.

KoolAidMan · January 23rd, 2010, 15:30

it's a stupid idea.

just go get age verified save youself the trouble and waste of money and time

surebet · January 23rd, 2010, 15:39

No.

Crunchmeister · January 23rd, 2010, 15:41

Doing as you described is 100% legal. But then you're left with the issue of finding a receiver for your gun, which is not so easy, and will easily make up the difference in price you'd get from just buying a complete gun here in Canada in the first place.

Styrak · January 23rd, 2010, 15:44

The only thing illegal to import is the lower receiver. The upper is fine.

Disco_Dante · January 23rd, 2010, 15:46

You can buy all those parts you'd be bringing back without leaving Canada, so what's the point?

Con Murder · January 23rd, 2010, 16:19

I think he wants the best price on his airsoft internals and as far as I can tell he has no problem replacing the externals. So really he is hoping that the visit to his cousin will become an airsoft spending spree.
IMHO get your internals from washington and declare them at the border, while you drive home do some math and figure out how much you saved on initial cost. Then do the dollar exchange and add the fuel costs. Buy your 'Canada ready' externals and calculate your final cost.
That price is why I won't be in the states following your lead but as far as you going to see your cousin and grabbing some hobby stuff, well I do it all the time.

PS If you are not already visiting the states anyway, see other replies.

pusangani · January 23rd, 2010, 16:33

How old are you?

Con Murder · January 23rd, 2010, 16:40

http://www.airsoftcanada.com/showthr...t=45926&page=7

You waisted my time here? Little punk you know this already! And I was nice...

Lord of Rebirth · January 23rd, 2010, 17:38

I'm 23. I just happen to do a lot of business in the US and I have found shipping in Canada and other pointless business costs to cost a lot.

Also I can easily have gun part manufactured cheap. I can get any "illegal" airsoft gun part made for cheaper than it can be bought with better quality.

pusangani · January 23rd, 2010, 17:45

ok so do what you want then, why bother asking then?

Styrak · January 23rd, 2010, 17:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lord of Rebirth

Also I can easily have gun part manufactured cheap. I can get any "illegal" airsoft gun part made for cheaper than it can be bought with better quality.

So you're publicly announcing you're going to manufacture prohibited items?

Awesome.

Lord of Rebirth · January 23rd, 2010, 17:54

Well I have been looking at a wider variety of airsoft guns from US sources and so far I have not seen a big variety with the Canadian market. A short list is an follows:

SCAR
Famas
L85
P90
MP40

Amos · January 23rd, 2010, 17:55

All of those guns are widely available through the classifieds.

With your plan... You'll end up with a bunch of 90% complete guns with no ability to get a receiver for them.

coach · January 23rd, 2010, 17:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lord of Rebirth

I'm 23. I just happen to do a lot of business in the US and I have found shipping in Canada and other pointless business costs to cost a lot.

Also I can easily have gun part manufactured cheap. I can get any "illegal" airsoft gun part made for cheaper than it can be bought with better quality.

I've heard that before from underage noobs claiming to be older! if you can do so cheaper than can be bought, go ahead and make them and sell them to make a profit.

why bother asking if you can buy in the US and remove restricted parts before bringing it into the country? what's the point of your original question because it doesn't make sense.

I do understand that you've just started a circle of BS that will now be associated with your name. congratulations!

prove me wrong. go and have an AR receiver made. full metal with or without trades. if the quality is as good as you claim, I'll send you the going price for a receiver in the classifieds. you'll make a profit cause you claim you can have it manufactured cheaper and better.

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January 23rd, 2010, 15:28	#1
Lord of Rebirth Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Vancouver, BC	"Legalizing" hard to get airsoft guns. Ok so if this has been asked before please don't shoot me but what do you experts think is the legality of purchasing an airsoft gun in America then while in America removing any Canadian illegal parts before bringing it back? As an example with a M16 styled airsoft gun the illegal parts are the receivers so if I bought an M16 while in Washington then removed the upper and lower receivers and left them at my cousin's and brought the remaining pile of parts home properly declaring them would I have a problem? Another way to look at it would be instead of trying to find and buy every legal part separately you just get a complete gun and remove the illegal parts which you can properly replace later.

January 23rd, 2010, 15:39	#3
surebet Vicious MSPaint Wizard Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Longueuil, Quebec	No. __________________ Annoyingly good with numbers Stop American Censorship

January 23rd, 2010, 15:41	#4
Crunchmeister Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In your bedroom going though your underwear drawer	Doing as you described is 100% legal. But then you're left with the issue of finding a receiver for your gun, which is not so easy, and will easily make up the difference in price you'd get from just buying a complete gun here in Canada in the first place. __________________

January 23rd, 2010, 15:44	#5
Styrak Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Saskatoon, SK	The only thing illegal to import is the lower receiver. The upper is fine. __________________ Airsoft Sales and Repair/Upgrade Services

January 23rd, 2010, 15:46	#6
Disco_Dante Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: GTA	You can buy all those parts you'd be bringing back without leaving Canada, so what's the point? __________________ Not for glory, nor riches, nor honours, but for freedom alone, which no good man gives up except with his life.

January 23rd, 2010, 16:19	#7
Con Murder Trader rating Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lethbridge Alberta Canada	I think he wants the best price on his airsoft internals and as far as I can tell he has no problem replacing the externals. So really he is hoping that the visit to his cousin will become an airsoft spending spree. IMHO get your internals from washington and declare them at the border, while you drive home do some math and figure out how much you saved on initial cost. Then do the dollar exchange and add the fuel costs. Buy your 'Canada ready' externals and calculate your final cost. That price is why I won't be in the states following your lead but as far as you going to see your cousin and grabbing some hobby stuff, well I do it all the time. PS If you are not already visiting the states anyway, see other replies. __________________ Con Murder Dark Rhino L.A. Airsoft

January 23rd, 2010, 16:33	#8
pusangani Official ASC "Dumb Ass" Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Scarbrah, Ontario	How old are you? __________________

January 23rd, 2010, 16:40	#9
Con Murder Trader rating Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lethbridge Alberta Canada	http://www.airsoftcanada.com/showthr...t=45926&page=7 You waisted my time here? Little punk you know this already! And I was nice... __________________ Con Murder Dark Rhino L.A. Airsoft

January 23rd, 2010, 17:38	#10
Lord of Rebirth Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Vancouver, BC	I'm 23. I just happen to do a lot of business in the US and I have found shipping in Canada and other pointless business costs to cost a lot. Also I can easily have gun part manufactured cheap. I can get any "illegal" airsoft gun part made for cheaper than it can be bought with better quality.

January 23rd, 2010, 17:45	#11
pusangani Official ASC "Dumb Ass" Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Scarbrah, Ontario	ok so do what you want then, why bother asking then? __________________

January 23rd, 2010, 17:54	#13
Lord of Rebirth Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Vancouver, BC	Well I have been looking at a wider variety of airsoft guns from US sources and so far I have not seen a big variety with the Canadian market. A short list is an follows: SCAR Famas L85 P90 MP40

January 23rd, 2010, 17:55	#14
Amos Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Japan	All of those guns are widely available through the classifieds. With your plan... You'll end up with a bunch of 90% complete guns with no ability to get a receiver for them. __________________ Custom Builds: FA3674U Krinkov G3SD6

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