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07 May 2004, 11:21
6PPC Varminter
Bullets and Airlines
Hello Again,
Coming to Alberta next week from the UK and am hoping to purchase some V-Max bullet heads from Bashaw sports as they are very expensive here in the UK.

Do I need to declare them to customs when boarding my return flight?

Steve.
07 May 2004, 19:08
bedrock
I see no reason that you would have to declare them leaving
Canada unless they are in your carry-on baggage. They are
legal (obviously) to buy here and if they are legal to
import into the UK there should be no trouble. I'll be
having a beer tommorow with a fellow from the UK but is also
a resident here so I will ask him. Of course with the
airports the way they are now anything is possible.
08 May 2004, 05:59
Mauser98
To be strictly legal, you require a Possession Only Licence(POL) or a Possession and Acquisition Licence(PAL) to purchas ammo anywhere in Canada.
08 May 2004, 07:42
Cariboo
Quote:

To be strictly legal, you require a Possession Only Licence(POL) or a Possession and Acquisition Licence(PAL) to purchas ammo anywhere in Canada.



Ammunition, yes.

Bullets, no.
08 May 2004, 09:09
bedrock
You have to show your POL or PAQ to buy a box of 22 shells
but you can buy every box of bullets in the store if you
want and do not have to show anything.
08 May 2004, 09:28
Mauser98
Oops. My bad
08 May 2004, 11:58
Cariboo
Quote:

Oops. My bad




LoL
The whole bloody piece of legislation is so screwed up that that a lot of people are confused. A person with a criminal record a mile long can buy all the powder, cases, bullets and primers they want yet, as mentioned, to buy a box of .22 CB caps you need a silly license. You gotta love the liberals .................
08 May 2004, 17:40
PeterPan
Quote:

Quote:

Oops. My bad




LoL
The whole bloody piece of legislation is so screwed up that that a lot of people are confused. A person with a criminal record a mile long can buy all the powder, cases, bullets and primers they want yet, as mentioned, to buy a box of .22 CB caps you need a silly license. You gotta love the liberals .................



You actually need to show your PAL to buy reloading powder.
08 May 2004, 18:42
Cal Sibley
To make it even worse, often it merely depends on where you buy your compoents. I buy my components at several different stores in Ontario. Sometimes I have to show my FAC, sometimes I don't. Sometimes it just depends on who's working the counter. Go figure! Best wishes.

Cal - Montreal
08 May 2004, 21:27
bedrock
You do not have to show squat to but powder
08 May 2004, 21:32
bedrock
to correct the spelling mistake. You do not have to show
anything to buy powder. If you are asked to it is only
because the person at the counter really does not know the
law.
08 May 2004, 22:59
6PPC Varminter
Hi Guys,
Thanks for the information it seems that I will be okay to purchase the V-Max's. I will however declare them on this side of the pond as strictly bullets that are designed to expand require a firearms certificate to purchase but you can buy a million match bullets and they do not need an FAC - and you guys think your laws are screwed up!

Looking on the bright side we are allowed to purchase sound moderators for both rimfire and centerfire rifles without too much trouble.

Thanks again guys.

Steve.
09 May 2004, 04:40
Cariboo
Quote:

You do not have to show anything to buy powder. If you are asked to it is only
because the person at the counter really does not know the
law.



Well yes and no. You don't need to show a PAL or POL but the exlosives act in Canada does require the seller of gunpowder to record the name and address of the person buying gunpowder. Showing your drivers license for example is enough proof of residence to buy the powder. Some stores though have taken it upon themself to require someone show a POL or Pal as part ot THIER policies NOT the federal regulations. Also when buying ammunition some stores are recording the purchaser's information into record when the firearms act only requires them to ensure the buyer has a POL or PAL. BTW I refuse to deal with vendors that don't understand the regulations.
09 May 2004, 12:54
Ian Robertson
E-mail ahead and be sure they will have what you want.