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Post by DavidW on Sept 4, 2012 21:00:18 GMT
So from what I know, the law on guns in the US is that a certain amount of the gun's parts must be American (yes/no?)? So if I got a SIG 550 from Switzerland, would I eventually be able to bring it back with me or not?
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Post by Arwyn on Sept 4, 2012 21:57:34 GMT
The 922r parts requirement only applies to semi-auto rifles or shotguns. The Sig in question is not subject to any import restrictions at a federal level. The model is subject to restriction at the state level, due to capacity of the magazine.
If you are a foreign national looking to establish residency, you can bring your guns with you, as long as they are not proscribed by U.S. law and you file a Form 6 with the ATF in advance.
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Post by rvhernandez on Sept 4, 2012 22:05:58 GMT
I don't believe it's so much a matter of "parts" per-se as it is of meeting the standards (safety) components (many firearms are manufactured in another country). Regardless, I would believe there are two levels of qualified answers you really need to address: 1) Federal regulations for bringing in a firearm from overseas and 2) the specific state laws of the state you will reside in.
No need to get opinions; you can easily get first hand information from official websites. If that gets to confusing or not clear, you can always email or call direct. Often the FAQ sections address questions you too may have. For something this important, I would be careful about second hand opinions, even by experienced people (laws could have changed since they traveled). Get verified information from the agencies themselves.
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Post by Sam H on Sept 4, 2012 22:18:39 GMT
No, it REALLY IS just a parts game.
Certain firearms that are imported into the US from other countries (in other words the "evil" guns) like AKs, SKSs and other weapons that could be labeled by the anti-gun people as "assault" weapons are prevented from being legal within the US unless they are made up of a certain number of American made parts.
Does that change the function or safety of these guns in any way? Nope. It's just more hoops and extra costs in order to get these guns being legal in the USA.
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Post by DavidW on Sept 5, 2012 5:47:15 GMT
Well I'm a US citizen, so I dunno if that changes anything...but the SIG 550 is semi-automatic, so I suppose it'd fall under the 922r law. I'll take a look at state laws then. Thanks for the info everyone
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Post by Alan Schiff on Sept 6, 2012 15:38:52 GMT
I think some clarification is in order regarding the 922r parts requirement. Part 922r of the gun control act deals specifically with building firearms from imported parts, and only those firearms which are illegal to import in the first place are subject to the parts restriction. Specifically, if you want to build a firearm similar to one which it is illegal to import then no more than 10 of the parts may be of foreign manufacture.
The issue of importation in general is dealt with in section 925. This basically states, in my understanding, that certain firearms are banned from importation due to a 1989 (IIRC) study by the IRS. The language used is any long arm not made for sporting purposes, or something similar, which includes the ability to accept a detachable "high-capacity" (over 10 rounds) magazine, bayonet, or having a folding stock. Curios and relics in original condition do not fall under this ban. Features may also be removed in order to make a firearm legal to import.
Aside from long guns with such features, it is generally legal to import a firearm into the US, provided you fill out the proper forms, etc. At least this is my understanding of the law from doing my own research and reading responses from the ATF.
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Post by Onimusha on Dec 1, 2012 23:43:41 GMT
You can get a SIG 550 here. You'll probably come out cheaper and easier that way, as I believe you'd have to send the gun through customs and pay a tax.
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Post by DavidW on Dec 2, 2012 11:15:10 GMT
Yeah, US SIG550 is made by Sig Sauer though, and I heard that their QC has been slipping lately. Well, it was kind of a whim; I thought it'd be pretty neat if I could bring over a legit Swiss Arms rifle, seeing as the opportunity presents itself to me.
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Post by Onimusha on Dec 2, 2012 18:41:00 GMT
It'd be expensive, but it would have more resale value.
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