Importing armour and holdsters

spookyshadow · September 25th, 2010, 23:36

Hi,
I've read and understand the "importing and you" in the FAQ. I just wanted to ask specifically before I try, has anyone had any issues importing armour, camo, holsters from the U.S.?
Thanks a lot guys,
spookyshadow

Spike · September 25th, 2010, 23:38

Holsters and camo are fine. By armour, do you mean like, plate carriers?

SniperSam · September 26th, 2010, 00:03

Or you could just go to an army surplus tore...But yes, they're allowed

kullwarrior · September 26th, 2010, 00:36

Actual body armour may be subject to regulation, I know US does not allow export of Level IV plate.

Jimski · September 26th, 2010, 00:57

do you mean the SAPI plates or the carrier vest?

also holsters are apparently fine but I've heard of one person getting a vest with cross-draw holster stopped, which was probably a case of very bad luck considering they're now quite common in Canada.dunno.

oniwagamaru · September 26th, 2010, 00:58

afaik you cant even buy ballistic plates here and you need Mil/LE ID for them to sell it to you. so im guessing no armour.

mcguyver · September 26th, 2010, 01:01

There are currently laws either in place, pending assent or in the legislative process in Ontario, BC, Alberta, Manitoba and perhaps others I'm not aware of right now regarding the possession of body armour without a license.

In Alberta, a PAL is all that is required, but it is required (apparently).

The U.S. has the best armour, but almost all of it is export restricted (rather severely).

The Chad · September 26th, 2010, 01:12

I though as long as it has serial numbers you can have all the armour you want.

spookyshadow · September 26th, 2010, 10:51

Very sorry about the confusion,
What I meant was not "armour" per se, but a m.o.l.l.e. vest.
As far as I know it has no ballistic plates of any kind, I'm just worried that maybe the look of it would get it seized at the border.
See image;
Thanks for all the usefull feedback from everyone!

R.I.T.Z · September 26th, 2010, 11:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by spookyshadow

Very sorry about the confusion,
What I meant was not "armour" per se, but a m.o.l.l.e. vest.
As far as I know it has no ballistic plates of any kind, I'm just worried that maybe the look of it would get it seized at the border.
See image;
Thanks for all the usefull feedback from everyone!

those are fine, molle stuff is good to go. but actual armor isnt

spookyshadow · September 26th, 2010, 11:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by R.I.T.Z

those are fine, molle stuff is good to go. but actual armor isnt

Perfect, thanks. I feel a lot more comfortable shopping around now.

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September 25th, 2010, 23:36	#1
spookyshadow Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Cornwall, Ontario,	Importing armour and holdsters Hi, I've read and understand the "importing and you" in the FAQ. I just wanted to ask specifically before I try, has anyone had any issues importing armour, camo, holsters from the U.S.? Thanks a lot guys, spookyshadow

September 25th, 2010, 23:38	#2
Spike Privateer Airsoft Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Beaverbank, NS	Holsters and camo are fine. By armour, do you mean like, plate carriers? __________________ I change primaries like other people change socks.

September 26th, 2010, 00:03	#3
SniperSam Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Edmonton, AB	Or you could just go to an army surplus tore...But yes, they're allowed __________________ Proud Member of the Strelok society Whoa guy with the thumb rings, save some pussy for the rest of us Welcome to Bed Bath and Beyoncé, if you find anything you like, put a ring on it. What idiot called them Black Bears instead of African Abearicans

September 26th, 2010, 00:36	#4
kullwarrior Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Edmonton, AB, Canada	Actual body armour may be subject to regulation, I know US does not allow export of Level IV plate. __________________

September 26th, 2010, 00:57	#5
Jimski Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Montreal	do you mean the SAPI plates or the carrier vest? also holsters are apparently fine but I've heard of one person getting a vest with cross-draw holster stopped, which was probably a case of very bad luck considering they're now quite common in Canada.dunno. __________________

September 26th, 2010, 00:58	#6
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September 26th, 2010, 01:01	#7
mcguyver Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Northern Alberta	There are currently laws either in place, pending assent or in the legislative process in Ontario, BC, Alberta, Manitoba and perhaps others I'm not aware of right now regarding the possession of body armour without a license. In Alberta, a PAL is all that is required, but it is required (apparently). The U.S. has the best armour, but almost all of it is export restricted (rather severely). __________________ 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, 2010, 01:12	#8
The Chad formerly LoveMyStubby Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: SW ON	I though as long as it has serial numbers you can have all the armour you want.

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