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Suppressors in Zim?

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11 May 2011, 01:49
Rob H
Suppressors in Zim?
A buddy of mine is toying with the idea of getting a suppressor for his rifle. Has anyone had experience in traveling from the States to Zimbabwe via JNB with a suppressor before? I have seen a few on trip report photos before.
11 May 2011, 03:54
Bwanna
I don't think it's a problem traveling with them, but I can assure you that the ph will not appreciate him showing up with one and blowing the ph's ears out when he's standing next to the hunter spotting a shot. And, I think when a ph sees a client with a muzzle brake on a large caliber, they immediately assume the client is recoil shy.


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11 May 2011, 04:56
RCG
Bwanna:

The question is about suppressors not muzzle brakes. I assume the question is about legality and any travel restrictions. I have seen them in action in RSA by RSA PH's but not in Zim.
11 May 2011, 05:17
GeorgeS
I doubt you would be able to take one from the U.S. to Zimbabwe due to NFA and Export Control Act restrictions.

The ATFE and State Department would provide you with an AUTHORITATIVE statement on permissibility of temporary export.

George


11 May 2011, 08:32
new_guy
You can't even take it out of your state without written permission from the ATF.


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11 May 2011, 08:38
venda axe
WHY???
11 May 2011, 11:16
Ganyana
And you will spend five years in jail for having a silencer in Zim...they are classed as weapons of war and are classed with handgrenades and flame throwers in the legislation.

Interestingly, an integral silencer is technically legal- but I would hate to be the test case in a Zim court!
11 May 2011, 18:10
butchloc
there is enuf suppression in zim now
11 May 2011, 22:05
Rob H
Thanks for the info, I'll pass this along.
12 May 2011, 08:56
RyanB
quote:
Originally posted by new_guy:
You can't even take it out of your state without written permission from the ATF.


Chris, that is a short barrel and machinegun thing, no such requirement exists for suppressors.

But you can't take your suppressor out of the country. I check. I would have taken one to Namibia if I could have, in a heartbeat.
13 May 2011, 08:46
new_guy
quote:
Originally posted by RyanB:
quote:
Originally posted by new_guy:
You can't even take it out of your state without written permission from the ATF.


Chris, that is a short barrel and machinegun thing, no such requirement exists for suppressors.

But you can't take your suppressor out of the country. I check. I would have taken one to Namibia if I could have, in a heartbeat.


I have both so maybe I'm confusing the two (SBR and supressor), but I'll take your word for it.


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