Can't wait for the illegal version ☝️☝️

Importing guns in 1945: "Hey sarge, i picked up this stg off of the massive piles of captured guns, can i have it?" "Eh sure whatever" Importing guns in 2020: "hey can i-" "no"

I'd like to order a ZU-23.

Ian, As a 01 FFL, I want to commend you on this excellent exposition of the importation regulations and process. Thank you. DG

The day I move to USA from South Africa, I will refer to this video to get my guns to my new home.

13:46 "Here is your permit to not have a permit"

Before watching: I bet it’s by having shit loads of money. After watching: Money or not, that sounds like a gargantuan pain in the ass.

As an 03 ffl holder I got so happy when you said I could import guns, my happiness was then destroyed when the small detail that surplus military guns can’t be

The reverse permit idea is a great idea. Having a piece of govt paper saying you dont need a permit is pure gold. Trying to explain why you DON'T need a permit to a government official who has no education and got the job because they needed to fill a quota is hard to do.

When are we getting "How to import guns in to the U.S illegally" Video? Wa!? Totally not shady..... Just like symmetry.....yeah that's it....

Do NOT import K31 ! They are crap ! (leave them for us in Switzerland...😁)

next video: "how to import guns into the US (illegally)" Video: *Ian staring dissappointedly into the camera for 15 minutes*

My fbi agent is definitely feeling pretty sus about me watching this video.

this is a reasonable, not restrictive, and not unconstitutional whatsoever, process. thanks ATF!

"How to Import Guns", or as it's also known: "How to having to deal with TWO countries bureaucracy. (waiting years might apply!! ;) )

Very helpful, Ian. I have been trying to import several firearms from family in Germany. This is by far the best explanation of the process. Thank you!

I am somewhat considering moving to the US simply because of how big of a gun nut I am. Gun laws in my country are absolutely ridiculous. It’s either impossible or very hard to get access to any sort of firearm, which heavily conflicts with my enthusiasm for guns. It also helps that have love and admiration for America in general aswell.

Thanks a ton for this! Mateba 2006m, here I come!

Lives in Australia, watches video anyway

Thanks for the information, since my family may be moving to the EU for a while and would like to bring back what we aquire there

I might go through this to rescue an Enfield L42A1 with transit chest that a relative has in his collection overseas. Thanks Ian!

Better watch this quickly before KZfaq takes it down lmao

I am a type 7 and was asked about this today. I had no answers for him, but Now I do. Thanks bud!

I want to create a “gun” company that exports around the world for a game the “gun” will be used for... this was not unhelpful and I appreciate your work

Is this your way of flexing that you now own an FR-1?

Interesting subject. I think some people have done in Finland what you talked about at 4:04, and brought arms from Russia via Israel. There's some cool stuff being made in Russia that people everywhere would probably love to have especially in the US.

4:33 Perfect chance to say sneaky breeki and you missed it.

This video was fantastic. The KZfaq firearm community needs more videos like this. Concise and informative.

Fascinating! I went through this process 20 or so years ago for an Australian Sportco M44 target rifle, and the "Custom Broker" step was FAR easier. Seller in Australia (with copy of my Import form, and his Export form) shipped it UPS. It was stopped by Customs, stamped "Inspected", and delivered to my door by UPS (I was an FFL then). The rifle cost me $180 USD ( $300 AUD at the time), and $100 for shipping.

Next video "How to Import Guns into the US (Illegally!)"

As a non American, that video was mostly Mandarin to me. Yet I enjoyed watching it. That's quite the superpower you have there, Ian.

I imported an FN49 from Canada about 20 years ago. I used Big Valley Gun Works in Montana as the importer. I paid the seller and put them in contact with the importer. The importer took care of export and import procedures and customs fees. The importer then shipped to my local FFL. The process took about eight months. It was the only way to get an FN49 that had been issued to the Belgian Army.

Ian "This is probably the dryest video we've ever done..." SpongeBob in Sandy's Tree Dome: "WAAAAAAAAAAATERRRRRRR" 10/10 would listen to Gun Jesus' Gospel again.

How about I just hire former AG eric holder to facilitate my firearm import, he has experience moving guns across international borders.

I love these weekly information dumps. Thanks Ian!

Dry video? No way! One of the most informative ones made. Good Job.

I'm from Finland and probably never going to import a firearm to US. I still watched it from start to the end.

Thank you so much for this video. I'm trying to import a VZ 58 and 7.5FK BRNO PSD from the Czech Republic that I plan on buying when I go on my vacation there. There's a gun KZfaqr from there who talks about and I've been talking to him about it. He says they're very permissive and I found a consulate website that says they literally honor our state permits to carry by paying a $20 fee and filing a paper to have them issue me a Czech one. You've gave me a bunch of stuff and let me know things I didn't know about on the US end and logistics end that I can use to get my task accomplished. Especially the fact that a normal FFL can pay for the permit specifically for occasional guns a customer wants to import. The hardest problem is getting the serial numbers ahead of time so I'm going to see if I can find a company that would store the gun for me while I wait for the process to complete since clearly I'd only get the number once I'm there to make the purchase.

Me: Tries to save money this month After video: I’ll have two MAS-49’s, a type 99 sniper, a C96 with extra strips...

This is timely information. I was just thinking about how I could get my hands on a Zastava M07 chambered in 7.62x54r, as Zastava USA doesn't seem likely to bring those rifles into the US any time soon.

Excellent work Ian, and incredibly helpful for the ABC's of how to do this.

*ATF has entered the chat* 👁️👁️

About 15 years ago I bought a Prescott Navy (Civil War) from Leisctershire in Great Britain. The seller put it in a FedEx box and I received it in about a week. No hassles at all. Bought an 1866 Winchester from Belgium, .went to custos at ABQ International Airport and picked it up. Antiques are a LOT easier and cheaper to buy this way.

Thanks heaps. We have a friend in Switzerland with access to surplus rifles and we thought - "Wow - it would be great to get one!" Not so much. You have enlightened and informed - again. Thoroughly enjoy all your content.

Most impressive part is how you said & remembered all of that without notes!

In my case I would like to import guns from the US to here lol.

EXCELLENT JOB EXPLAINING A NIGHTMARE. NEVER GOT MY GUN. STILL HELD BY CUSTOMS 5 YEARS LATER. IMPROPER PAPERWORK FROM ORIGINATING COUNTRY. NO FIX, A PISSING MATCH.

This sounds a lot like what I found for taking a hunting rifle from the US into Manitoba Canada for a weekend hunting trip. I didn’t go hunting in Manitoba.

Dry, but an interesting look into something that I never knew a thing about. Thank you! I learned something today

Thanks.... was thinking of Buying 2 1897 Winchester 1886's out of Canada... this helped a Bunch.

Some must have solved it by saying, Look what Great grandpa brought back from the war! :)

Lol I love that disclaimer

I love these type of videos you do. You make it so simple to understand man.

Great info video, on my tv you tube i saw your all about colt , best firearm video , keep it up. I liked all the details you included, from his early start to his worker treatment and finally the corp, take over.Thanks

"What was recommended to me (by the ATF) for importation of an antique Lebel, was to apply for an import permit KNOWING it will be rejected, because when it is rejected, it will be returned stamped 'Firearms does not require a permit'. Then, you have a formal piece of government paperwork stating you don't need a permit." US Government efficiency at it's finest!

Really enjoyed the deep dive into the process. Very informative.

Not dry at all. I watch your channel to learn things. Thank you.

This was a great video. Thanks for taking the time Ian :-)!

Maybe you could do a vid on traveling internationally with a firearm (e.g. taking a hunting rifle to Africa or a target rifle to Europe).

I love these kinds of informative videos you do, Ian. Please don't stop making them.

My only experience with importation happened about 16 years ago. A customer who had moved from Canada wanted to import his own rifles. The group was a mixture of sporting and mil-surp. Some of the items were approved by ATF and some were rejected. All the rejects were mil-surp, but at least one of the approved rifles was mil- surp, so that criterion alone was not controlling. Eventually, the approved items were shipped to LAX. My boss went there to claim them. Customs would not release them to him. He explained the situation to the supervisor and showed the ATF approval documentation. We're not ATF, the supervisor said, we're Customs. We don't care what ATF says. He drove back empty-handed and got in contact with ATF, who replied, essentially, we're ATF; we can't control what Customs does. So he embarked on a phone back-and-forth with bureaucrats at both Customs and ATF until he climbed the ladder to the point that he got decision makers from both agencies who could mutually approve the deal. So then he went back to LAX and was able to get the rifles released. The upshot was that the importation was possible, but it was too much of a hassle to be worth repeating. When I opened my own gun store, I had a customer or two ask me to facilitate an importation, but I declined, given the memory of the previous one.

Thanks for this video. You explained quite well a subject I have read on but yet never been able to quite grasp. I've kept a C&R FFL for quite a while and always wondered how importing a firearm would work. Now I have a much better idea of how to do it (basically, call Polaris; a little more money spent is better than risking screwing it up myself) .. and that it's WAY outta my price range! LOL. ;) That said, what a freaking hassle to go through just to spend your own money on an item and bring it to your door! Sheesh! We may have, overall, in most places, the best gun laws in the world, but some things really need to be eased up. I can see careful overseeing of large importation companies to ensure each gov't gets their due [eye-roll] but for we common folk, I don't think .gov is gonna miss any three martini lunches if they ease back on the fees and restrictions. --- Okay, off me soap box. :)

This might be one of the more interesting videos I've watched in a while. Thanks Ian.

Someone may think that is complicated..But i can assure it's much easier than getting a license to buy a 22cal. pistol with a short barrel (pocketgun,here in Finland)

This is a great set of content. I think its a great piece for the channel too. Not dry

Can you make one about illegal import?

I live in Scotland, currently fed up with the bans and restrictions on firearms to the point I'm seriously considering moving to the US so I can take part in a pistol competition without having to travel to another country to do it. This is great information thanks.

Thanks, I have an antique revolver I wanted to import from France, I have own for many years, you are clearing up a lot of unknown.

Always wondered about this! Thanks for taking the time, awesome to know!

Very helpful thank you for the information, trying to import a single shot shotgun that was my fathers has a lot of sentimental value to me as it was given to me as a gift.

Though somewhat dry it was also interesting and sobering regarding how challenging the processes can be.

I dont live in the us, but it was nice to hear how it works over there. very cool

I really enjoyed your video. My brother and I have both been victims on very serious violent crime. In the one incident my brother almost lost his life. We live in Canada and the restrictions and hoop after hoop in trying to get a firearm is not only completely insane but unattainable for us. Not because of any criminality but just simply the laws we have. We understand and in most cases agree with the restrictions but in comparison to the U.S we stand a better chance of winning a lottery. It is completely unnerving and downright terrifying to know we could be a target of a random violent crime again at anytime. Again thank you for sharing your experience and time. Sincerely…The Northern Brothers…

Hm thanks for the run down on this process. It was very dry but useful, I will have to look into it more.

They are getting more picky on the 5 year letters. At least with commercial imports, ATF may ask for storage/shipping documentation to prove it has been there for that duration.

I was just thinking about this very subject. Cool, thanx Ian.

This process would be perfect for me importing from Canada 🇨🇦 since I’m extremely close to them here in Warren Michigan

This might come in useful if I ever manage to emigrate to the United States, and want to try to ship over my guns from Norway.

Good information, maybe a bit dry but a very good video none the less. I'm a big fan of your channel!

Time to go find a Mini Hecate II and a Mateba 2006M

Casually sitting behind a FRF1

Ian, could you do a video on export from the USA. Disregarding the import process. My example is in Norway, when you apply for a license it does not matter where in the world the gun comes from. But sometimes the export from other countries are the challange

I want a mpt-76 it’s a Turkish rifles that started production in I think 2016 or 17 still want it.

Wow... So much information that I will probably never need. Still fun learning the process though. Thanks!😊

Very interesting video, maybe a dry topic to some but pertinent to those already considering such things.

Thank you , Ian .

I don't plan to import a gun. I don't even live in the US. But this video is so interesting.

So skip the K31 and find an STG58 because those are super expensive in the US but fairly cheap in switzerland but that might get shut down by the bush ban

This was a really good video. Thanks for this.

Thanks for this video, I'm trying to import some Indian ofb firearms to the USA

I am not sure if they do it internationally however UPS and FedEx both ship guns all the time I know because I have worked for both and delivered guns for both companies.

Thanks for clearing up all the bureaucratic gobbledegook......the gobbledegook is much clearer now. Thanks Ian.

I am glad to see this video my grandfather has a nice .22 short pistol in mexico city, and I have been puzzled as to how to bring it over once he passes. The logistics have been nagging at the back of my head for a long time.

Thank you, as a part time Gunsmith, this is something I find interesting.

This is really good video considering how many times your gun videos are made in auctions. Someone might make gun purchase just because of these videos :D

Can’t wait for the sequel to this video.

Excellent presentation, dry or not! Knowledge of the subject, one can make a better decision of purchase here is the USA. Thank you

"Dry" or not, Ian, this is still a highly informative video.

We need a Canadian version of this!! So many better deals on the US side, but near impossible to bring across

You should do a gun laws in Australia video.