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Originally Posted by Trader 762
HIJACK
I looked into importing myself and I am still confused.
Have PAL for both restricted and non, have FBL application form in hand.
Q. Can I import an air soft gun?
Air soft guns that meet the definition of a replica firearm are prohibited. Replica firearms are devices that resemble a real firearm (other than an antique firearm) with near precision but that cannot cause serious injury or death. Many of these devices have to be assessed case by case to determine if they are replicas.
Individuals cannot import replica firearms. A properly licensed business may be able to import a replica for an approved purpose such as for use in a film or theatrical production.
The Canada Border Services Agency is responsible for controlling the import of air soft guns that are not replicas– for example, devices that resemble a generic firearm but not a specific make or model of firearm. For more information, please contact the Canada Border Services Agency.
Provincial regulations may also apply. For example, some provinces may set a minimum age for acquiring an air soft gun.
Air Soft Guns
14. Most air soft guns are considered replica firearm as defined in subsection 84(1) of the Criminal Code. They are clearly designed not only to resemble a firearm with near precision but also to resemble a specific and readily identifiable make and model of firearm. Due to their strong resemblance to real firearms and their lack of capacity to cause serious bodily injury, air soft guns are replica firearms.
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You still need an import license for prohibited devices.. so you are about 5% there.
If you get a BFL, replica firearms can be legally transfered to you though.. So someone else with an import license could sell their imported guns to you. That transaction would be legal.
You need to illustrate to the CFO a business case for approval of a prohibited device import license.. so pretty much you need to have an operating prop house.. and show actual contracts to supply replicas on set ( that you have used a third party contractor to supply) to convince the CFO that you have a legitimate need to import replicas for your business ( would allow you to not have to use a contractor and make your business more profitable and provide more effective service for your existing client base)
So... you will need to incorporate an business, market it and get work.. then make application.. oh and you need a legitimate business address with secure storage for the guns...
Then you have to be ready to risk your import and and BFL and your PAL with each and every sale of an airsoft gun to an individual... because "technically" such sales are illegal.