Guys i'm new here but after reading the archives it looks like a lot of Canadians could use the info posted below regarding the importation of flintlocks into Canada . There is no problem doing it when a vendor can be found who'll ship one to Canada . The big guys won't as the Canuk market is too small and they couldn't be bothered . I've done it many times and have never run into a snag . Forget Cabelas or Dixie gun as you'll get a minnimum wage receptionist who speaks english as a second language who'll tell you that it's against the law for them to ship guns out of the U.S.A. A websearch will garner many smaller dealers who actually know the law and will ship . Lots' of people know i do it often and inquire as to how so below is what i posted on a Canadian gun site . Hope it helps someone . Art
like to get it straight from the horses mouth so here's what i did . I first looked at the CFC website and sure enough matchlocks , wheellocks nor flintlocks require registration . I picked up the phone and called 1-800-731-4000 (CFC) and asked the lady . Nope they don't require registration but just to be sure she transfered my call to one of thier 'experts' who quoted chapter and verse from thier website and then spent about 10 minutes trying to find any flintlock in thier Firearms Refrence Table . Couldn't find one as they don't require registration . My next call went to 1-800-461-9999 ( Canada Customs) where i spent about 20 minutes on hold . A fellow came on the line and he identified himself as agent somebody , i should have written down his name . I told him that i wish to import a firearm into Canada that does not require registration and told him that i wanted no hassle with Canada Customs so i asked him if they were up to speed . I told him that it was a reproduction flintlock rifle and he told me that there would be no problem as they are not regulated but he cautioned me that if i'm haveing it shipped into Canada it would be a good idea to print the page from the CFC and send it to the American shipper and the shipper can put it in an envelope , ATTN. Canada Customs with the rifle . He said that it shouldn't be necessary as everyone at Canada Customs has access to the same CFC database , but it might be a good idea . He said that if i was crossing the border and bringing it in myself it may still be a good idea to have the CFC page printed and ready to present . I asked about an import permit since the Department of Forgein Affairs and International Trade says on thier website that any gun or gunpart valued at more than $100.00 requires an import permit . He told me that it doesn't apply to flintlocks . My next call was to the Department of Forgein Affairs and International Trade at 1-613-992-0478 . I spoke to Clive Law who is thier firearms guy . No import permits required for flintlocks , matchlocks or wheellocks unless they are pistols . There should be no problem ordering one or bringing one in .
like to get it straight from the horses mouth so here's what i did . I first looked at the CFC website and sure enough matchlocks , wheellocks nor flintlocks require registration . I picked up the phone and called 1-800-731-4000 (CFC) and asked the lady . Nope they don't require registration but just to be sure she transfered my call to one of thier 'experts' who quoted chapter and verse from thier website and then spent about 10 minutes trying to find any flintlock in thier Firearms Refrence Table . Couldn't find one as they don't require registration . My next call went to 1-800-461-9999 ( Canada Customs) where i spent about 20 minutes on hold . A fellow came on the line and he identified himself as agent somebody , i should have written down his name . I told him that i wish to import a firearm into Canada that does not require registration and told him that i wanted no hassle with Canada Customs so i asked him if they were up to speed . I told him that it was a reproduction flintlock rifle and he told me that there would be no problem as they are not regulated but he cautioned me that if i'm haveing it shipped into Canada it would be a good idea to print the page from the CFC and send it to the American shipper and the shipper can put it in an envelope , ATTN. Canada Customs with the rifle . He said that it shouldn't be necessary as everyone at Canada Customs has access to the same CFC database , but it might be a good idea . He said that if i was crossing the border and bringing it in myself it may still be a good idea to have the CFC page printed and ready to present . I asked about an import permit since the Department of Forgein Affairs and International Trade says on thier website that any gun or gunpart valued at more than $100.00 requires an import permit . He told me that it doesn't apply to flintlocks . My next call was to the Department of Forgein Affairs and International Trade at 1-613-992-0478 . I spoke to Clive Law who is thier firearms guy . No import permits required for flintlocks , matchlocks or wheellocks unless they are pistols . There should be no problem ordering one or bringing one in .
