Just curious to see how many are buying their ammo in the states, I know many people that do, and I know it is legal to come back across with up to 5000 rounds of loaded ammmo.

It is illegal from what I hear for the stores down there to sell it to us Canadians, and for us to be in possesion of it down there with out a hunting licence or permit.

Thinking of picking some up the next time I am down there but I am a little unsure of all the legalities. Anyone ever have any trouble bringing it back?

I have purchased ammo in small and large amounts from the US and brought back into Canada with no problems.
I have never been asked for ID when I was buying the bullets in the US
joe

Whos going to ask where your from.

At walmart in Maine they ask and wont sell to Canadians. Mostly just smaller stores.

yet another good reason not to shop at wally world

Thats why I dont shop there any more, if I cant buy ammo there then they dont have anything I want anyway.

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Originally posted by wwjmbd:
At walmart in Maine they ask and wont sell to Canadians. Mostly just smaller stores.

How do they know you are Canadian? Do they require a driver's license? If so, is that for handgun ammunition only, or all ammo?

George

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Originally posted by GeorgeS:

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Originally posted by wwjmbd:
At walmart in Maine they ask and wont sell to Canadians. Mostly just smaller stores.

How do they know you are Canadian? Do they require a driver's license? If so, is that for handgun ammunition only, or all ammo?

George

I bet they ask most people in that particular Wal-Mart when buying ammo for their ID as it's probably located within spitting distance of the border and they are aware of a quantity of Canadians that try to purchase ammo, which is a no-no.

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and for us to be in possesion of it down there with out a hunting licence or permit

Huh? You don't need a permit or license to posses ammunition in the US whether you've been here for 300 years or a foreign tourist on vacation. You need to be a resident alien to purchase a FIREARM not ammo.

A Canadian is not allowed to possess or buy ammunition in the US unless they have a valid US hunting license, or a valid invitation to an organized shoot.

Canada says they don't care and allows up to 5000 rounds for personal use to be brought into Canada.

The problem is that Canada has different laws than the States.

The problem is on the USA side. They say you cannot leave the country with any gun related parts(scopes included) and ammunition without a permit. If while crossing the border you are stopped on the US side you will be in a lot of trouble.

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Originally posted by Constructoman:
A Canadian is not allowed to possess or buy ammunition in the US unless they have a valid US hunting license, or a valid invitation to an organized shoot.

Canada says they don't care and allows up to 5000 rounds for personal use to be brought into Canada.

The problem is that Canada has different laws than the States.

The problem is on the USA side. They say you cannot leave the country with any gun related parts(scopes included) and ammunition without a permit. If while crossing the border you are stopped on the US side you will be in a lot of trouble.

this is what I understand the laws to be aswell.

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Originally posted by GeorgeS:

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Originally posted by wwjmbd:
At walmart in Maine they ask and wont sell to Canadians. Mostly just smaller stores.

How do they know you are Canadian? Do they require a driver's license? If so, is that for handgun ammunition only, or all ammo?

George

For any ammunition at all they always ask for some proof of us residency. ie drivers licence.

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Originally posted by Macifej:

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and for us to be in possesion of it down there with out a hunting licence or permit

Huh? You don't need a permit or license to posses ammunition in the US whether you've been here for 300 years or a foreign tourist on vacation. You need to be a resident alien to purchase a FIREARM not ammo.

Unfortunately you do, I wish it were not the case but if I was in possesion of ammo in the us without a hunting licence or permit and was caught I could be in trouble, I dont know how deep but trouble none the less. From what I understand once I make it to the Canadian border with the ammo they cannot confiscate it and must let me pass as long as I have no more than 5000 rounds, I just have to pay the duties. I would not be breaking any Canadian law but I would be breaking American law, not by buying the ammo but by being in possesion of it. The business would have also breached American law from what I understand now for selling ammo to a non us citizen.

This may help.

http://www.atf.gov/firearms/fa...ml#cbp-documentation

About 15 years ago I was in Fort Worth. I needed ammunition or brass for my 300 Ultra Mag as the rifles were available in Canada but not the ammo. I had no idea about the law but I told the gun dealer and he phoned ATF. I dont recall the exact words but basicaly it was Ok as he sold me 100 rounds. Before I left the store I phoned Canada customs "try that some time" I finaly got a border agent in Manitoba on the phone and he said no problem, I recall he said up to 5000 rounds. Things change I guess especialy after 911. I suppose you cant blame the americans for being cautious now. Its sad the way the world has turned. I used to carry my rifle in a rack in the back window of my PU and nobudy even turned their head to look.

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Originally posted by Gojoe:
This may help.

http://www.atf.gov/firearms/fa...ml#cbp-documentation

Don't know if this thread is still going, but from the ATF FAQ above:

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Q: I’m a nonimmigrant alien who is coming to the United States for two weeks to go hunting. Can I rent a firearm in the United States to use on this trip? What if I want to go to a shooting range one day — can I rent a firearm there as well?

As long as you possess a valid hunting license from a State within the United States, you may rent firearms to hunt and to use at a shooting range. If you do not have the hunting license, your possession of the firearms and ammunition will be unlawful. The hunting license does not have to be from the State where you will be possessing the guns and ammunition.

So, you don't need to buy a hunting license local to where you want to buy the ammo. The license just has to be valid (e.g. not expired).

For my ATF firearms import papers (see link above), I often buy a small game or fur bearer license from one of the Dakotas (forget North or South?). These licenses can be bought on-line, and they don't break the bank. ATF accept these licenses. I believe the license is valid for a year.

So, we will need to start a competition: who finds the cheapest non-resident US hunting license, which can be purchased on-line and which is valid for (if possible, at least) a year?

- mike