Importing a Teeny Slide and Barrel

Styrak · September 26th, 2007, 00:47

I'm wondering about importing a G26c slide and barrel. The only thing I'm really worried about, is that Canada doesn't like gun barrels <4 inches. I'm sketchy on if it would get seized. If it gets seized, would I be able to make a case that it's not for a gun, and can't be put on a gun, and isn't a lower frame?

Give me your thoughts. Or better, facts from people who have imported teeny barrels.

mcguyver · September 26th, 2007, 00:52

The barrel may in fact be for a firearm. You may be able to magically make the G26c shoot in excess of the leagl limit. The CBSA doesn't know that. If you surrendered your gun for testing, in a year or two they may not be able to make it fire in excess of 500 fps and/or 5.7J of muzzle energy. In which case, you'd be OK to import that barrel, maybe. Basically, who knows 100% anything that the CBSA does, but we all know what they're capable of. I'm really helpful here, with bureaucratic logic, aren't I?

105mm is the minimum length under the law. 4 inches is 101.6mm, give or take a little bit. That eliminates alot of real guns as well as hamper some airsoft ones.

Styrak · September 26th, 2007, 01:03

I was basically saying, if it were seized, could I not argue that it isn't rifled and not for a firearm, and could never fire real ammunition?

Mantelope · September 26th, 2007, 01:16

As mcguyver said, yes, you can argue that, and they can decide to test it... Or they could decide to not believe you and seize it anyway. Just because you're right doesn't mean it'll get through.

That said, you shouldn't have a problem getting the slide, and if you do order the barrel, I wish you luck in getting it through.

Styrak · September 26th, 2007, 01:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mantelope

That said, you shouldn't have a problem getting the slide, and if you do order the barrel, I wish you luck in getting it through.

Thanks man.

Moz · September 26th, 2007, 01:23

ask them to declare it as a metal flute.

I'm sure you could easily play tunes on it

:P

Styrak · September 26th, 2007, 01:25

Haha. Any other barrel maybe not, but a compensated barrel.....weeeeeeeeell, maybe? LOL!

Greylocks · September 26th, 2007, 09:29

Like anything else with CBSA, it's a gamble. We've seen lately some really fine examples of the crap it can lead to.

Your choice.

Styrak · September 26th, 2007, 10:55

I ordered one. I'll let you guys know how it goes.

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September 26th, 2007, 00:47	#1
Styrak Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Saskatoon, SK	Importing a Teeny Slide and Barrel I'm wondering about importing a G26c slide and barrel. The only thing I'm really worried about, is that Canada doesn't like gun barrels <4 inches. I'm sketchy on if it would get seized. If it gets seized, would I be able to make a case that it's not for a gun, and can't be put on a gun, and isn't a lower frame? Give me your thoughts. Or better, facts from people who have imported teeny barrels. __________________ Airsoft Sales and Repair/Upgrade Services

September 26th, 2007, 00:52	#2
mcguyver Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Northern Alberta	The barrel may in fact be for a firearm. You may be able to magically make the G26c shoot in excess of the leagl limit. The CBSA doesn't know that. If you surrendered your gun for testing, in a year or two they may not be able to make it fire in excess of 500 fps and/or 5.7J of muzzle energy. In which case, you'd be OK to import that barrel, maybe. Basically, who knows 100% anything that the CBSA does, but we all know what they're capable of. I'm really helpful here, with bureaucratic logic, aren't I? 105mm is the minimum length under the law. 4 inches is 101.6mm, give or take a little bit. That eliminates alot of real guns as well as hamper some airsoft ones. __________________ Age verifier Northern Alberta Democracy is two wolves and a sheep discussing what's for dinner. Freedom is the wolves limping away while the sheep reloads. Never confuse freedom with democracy.

September 26th, 2007, 01:03	#3
Styrak Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Saskatoon, SK	I was basically saying, if it were seized, could I not argue that it isn't rifled and not for a firearm, and could never fire real ammunition? __________________ Airsoft Sales and Repair/Upgrade Services

September 26th, 2007, 01:16	#4
Mantelope Scotty aka harleyb Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Toronto, Ontario	As mcguyver said, yes, you can argue that, and they can decide to test it... Or they could decide to not believe you and seize it anyway. Just because you're right doesn't mean it'll get through. That said, you shouldn't have a problem getting the slide, and if you do order the barrel, I wish you luck in getting it through. __________________

September 26th, 2007, 01:23	#6
Moz Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Toronto, Ontario	ask them to declare it as a metal flute. I'm sure you could easily play tunes on it :P

September 26th, 2007, 01:25	#7
Styrak Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Saskatoon, SK	Haha. Any other barrel maybe not, but a compensated barrel.....weeeeeeeeell, maybe? LOL! __________________ Airsoft Sales and Repair/Upgrade Services

September 26th, 2007, 09:29	#8
Greylocks Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Gatineau, Quebec (Near Ottawa)	Like anything else with CBSA, it's a gamble. We've seen lately some really fine examples of the crap it can lead to. Your choice.

September 26th, 2007, 10:55	#9
Styrak Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Saskatoon, SK	I ordered one. I'll let you guys know how it goes. __________________ Airsoft Sales and Repair/Upgrade Services

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