Importing MP5 lower receiver.

RaisinBran · July 28th, 2009, 04:09

I got this question ringing in my head, since the law doesn't allow import of the part where the real steel has the serial number on, and the MP5 has it's serial number on the upper, does that mean the Lower receiver is able to be imported? or not?

scurvythepirate · July 28th, 2009, 06:23

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Originally Posted by RaisinBran

I got this question ringing in my head, since the law doesn't allow import of the part where the real steel has the serial number on, and the MP5 has it's serial number on the upper, does that mean the Lower receiver is able to be imported? or not?

Imporing any receiver that is all black/green/tan etc will get seized. its a half or full. Dont do it

Evans · July 28th, 2009, 06:32

Don't do it.

Get age verified and watch the classifieds.

Crunchmeister · July 28th, 2009, 09:55

You can import a lower receiver for an MP5. However, something like that is hit or miss with the CBSA. Some agents that know the rules will let it through without issue, while others may seize it. It's one of these items that are risky, although quite legal.

Qlong · July 28th, 2009, 11:25

But doesn't that apply only to real steel and not replica firearms?

surebet · July 28th, 2009, 11:37

In a perfect world, but remember that the CSBA is know to be fucking random most of the time.

Brian McIlmoyle · July 28th, 2009, 12:07

the knowledge of the individual agent and their experience will be factors in what gets seized..

They will always err on the side of prudence.. regardless of the legality of inport .. if the agent making the call is not sure.. it will be seized.. it may be subsequently reviewed and released ...

Recent experience indicates that one can even go armed with the specific regulations in hand and required documentation that would indicate by their own regulations an item should be allowed... and the item is denied entry on the judgment of the agent.

The rules are not rules they are guidelines .. the individual agent is empowered to make judgment calls..

this is why the events at import are so un- even and why some things will get through sometimes and not others.

RaisinBran · July 28th, 2009, 14:12

Okay thanks, so bottom line, it's legal to import but don't know if I'll get it or not, thanks.

kalnaren · July 28th, 2009, 20:05

The restricted part of the reciever is the part with the serial number. On the MP5, that's the upper, not the lower. So like Crunch said.

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July 28th, 2009, 04:09	#1
RaisinBran Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Burnaby,BC	Importing MP5 lower receiver. I got this question ringing in my head, since the law doesn't allow import of the part where the real steel has the serial number on, and the MP5 has it's serial number on the upper, does that mean the Lower receiver is able to be imported? or not?

July 28th, 2009, 09:55	#4
Crunchmeister Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In your bedroom going though your underwear drawer	You can import a lower receiver for an MP5. However, something like that is hit or miss with the CBSA. Some agents that know the rules will let it through without issue, while others may seize it. It's one of these items that are risky, although quite legal. __________________

July 28th, 2009, 11:25	#5
Qlong Division Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Scarborough, Ontario	But doesn't that apply only to real steel and not replica firearms? __________________ Weee!

July 28th, 2009, 06:32	#3
Evans Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Calgary, Alberta	Don't do it. Get age verified and watch the classifieds.

July 28th, 2009, 11:37	#6
surebet Vicious MSPaint Wizard Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Longueuil, Quebec	In a perfect world, but remember that the CSBA is know to be fucking random most of the time. __________________ Annoyingly good with numbers Stop American Censorship

July 28th, 2009, 12:07	#7
Brian McIlmoyle 8=======D Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Toronto	CBSA the knowledge of the individual agent and their experience will be factors in what gets seized.. They will always err on the side of prudence.. regardless of the legality of inport .. if the agent making the call is not sure.. it will be seized.. it may be subsequently reviewed and released ... Recent experience indicates that one can even go armed with the specific regulations in hand and required documentation that would indicate by their own regulations an item should be allowed... and the item is denied entry on the judgment of the agent. The rules are not rules they are guidelines .. the individual agent is empowered to make judgment calls.. this is why the events at import are so un- even and why some things will get through sometimes and not others. __________________ Brian McIlmoyle TTAC3 Director CAPS Range Officer Toronto Downtown Age Verifier OPERATION WOODSMAN If the tongue could cut as the sword does, the dead would be infinite

July 28th, 2009, 14:12	#8
RaisinBran Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Burnaby,BC	Okay thanks, so bottom line, it's legal to import but don't know if I'll get it or not, thanks.

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