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Hello.
I'm about to export a rifle from Norway to my friend in Wyoming.
But the cost is so high, that I almost have to sell my car to pay for it.
Does anybody have any suggestions on how to do this a cheap as possible, AND legal?
I'd be grateful for any tip!!


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Posts: 736 | Location: In the deep Norwegian woods. | Registered: 22 May 2002Reply With Quote
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I dont know your circumstances,but if it is that expensive,why not get your friend to buy a rifle for you in America and you use it when you go?That is what i have done and it works a treat (Marlin guide gun 45-70)
 
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try Gary Costello @ pbs international at Gatwick
01293 551140
info@pbs-int.co.uk

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Posts: 1179 | Location: scotland | Registered: 28 February 2001Reply With Quote
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Arild,

I don't know what procedure you have already investigated, or where your costs are running up?? This is an explanation from GunBroker.com on how to legally import a rifle for personal use into the US:

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If you live outside the US and wish to sell an item on GunBroker.com to a US resident, the item will need to be legally imported into the US. Any Federal Firearms License (FFL) holder can import a firearm for personal use or on behalf of an unlicensed person by filling out the proper paperwork. According to the ATF:

(L1) May a licensed dealer who does not have an importer's license make an occasional importation?

Yes. A licensee may make an occasional importation of a firearm for a nonlicensee or for the licensee's personal use (not for resale). The licensee must first submit a ATF Form 6, Part I to the Imports Branch for approval. The licensee may then present the approved Form 6 and completed ATF Form 6A to the U.S. Customs Service. Contact the Bureau of ATF, Imports Branch, Washington, DC 20226, (202) 927-8320 for forms.

There are a great many items that cannot be imported into the US. These include 'armor piercing' ammo, high-capacity magazines, and so-called 'assault weapons'. Please contact your FFL to make import arrangements and verify the legality of the item you are attempting to import before placing a bid on an item.

If the item is not a firearm (such as scopes, holsters, etc.) then the item can be sent into the US without any special importation procedure other than filling out a standard US Customs form.

There is a great deal of additional information on the ATF web site at: www.atf.treas.gov/firearms/index.htm

If you are a seller located outside the US, please clearly state that the item resides outside the US and include a link to this page in your item listing. This will help prevent problems with your buyers.


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http://www.gunbroker.com/Support/SupportFAQView.asp?FAQID=1110&NoCount=1

Once the FFL has obtained an import permit, I would assume the Norwegian authorities would need a copy of the US import papers - to verify the "end user" can legally receive the gun. They should/will then issue Norwegian export papers. Exactly which office/ministry/authority will issue such a license, I don't know (varies from country to country).

With export and import papers in hand, you should be able to send the rifle to the receiving US FFL - e.g. using FedEx.

The procedure described above has worked in at least 3 countries I know of. I'd be very surprised if this would not work for Norway as well. Needless to say, I can't say anything about costs on the Norvegian side. US costs should be limited, and shipping might cost you, say, 1K NOK, or something?

- mike


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Posts: 6653 | Location: Switzerland | Registered: 11 March 2002Reply With Quote
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Sorry! I didnt tell....
All the papers in the USA and in Norway is ok. We have all that sorted out. This is a new Norwegian made (Kongsberg) rifle, whitch I have helped my friend from Wyoming to buy.
I believe FedEx dont want to handle firearms.
Maybe UPS?
Postal service here in Norway dont want to do it either.
I have one price, and thats HEAVY!
Over 4000,- NOK!! Eeker


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Have a word with Rick at Gunrunner:
http://www.gunrunner.cc/

He has a lot of impex experience


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Westley Richards and Griffin and Howe do this all the time.
 
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Originally posted by D99:
Westley Richards and Griffin and Howe do this all the time.


From Norway to USA?? Eeker bewildered


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