brett1868 wrote:Looking at your list I don't see any issues with the items but it will depend on how they get classified. If it's accessories then no issues but if any of it get classified as a firearm part then you will have to get a B709 sorted and possibly a dealer will have to collect on your behalf from customs which will entail a fee I'm sure. Most of those items should be available locally and although may appear expensive on the surface might actually be cheaper than buying from the U.S taking into account fees, shipping and current exchange rates.
I'm in the process of importing a barrel and an action from the U.S, almost 4k US for parts and another $1200 in handling fees and ITAR permits. Then I'll get nailed on import duties, dealer fees and probably GST
Importing firearm parts and accessories
The importation of firearm parts and accessories is controlled under the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956 (the Regulations). Importers must obtain permission to bring firearms into Australia.
Firearm parts
To import firearm parts into Australia, importers must first obtain written certification from the police firearms or weapons registry in their State or Territory or written permission to import from the Commonwealth Attorney-General’s Department prior to importation.
Firearms parts, whether or not complete, damaged, temporarily or permanently inoperable or unfinished, include:
- a gas piston, friction assembly, action bar (including handgun slides), breech bolt or breech block
- a firearm barrel
- a trigger mechanism
- a frame or receiver
- a slide
- an upper receiver
- a lower receiver
- a bolt carrier
- something other than a complete firearm, that includes one or more of the above items
- a revolving cylinder
- a folding stock
- a detachable stock
- an adjustable stock.
Firearm accessories
To import firearm accessories into Australia, importers must first obtain written permission from the Commonwealth Attorney-General’s Department.
Permission to import might only be granted where the firearm accessories are for specific purposes.
Firearm accessories, whether or not complete, damaged, temporarily or permanently inoperable or unfinished, include:
- a silencer (sound moderator)
- a device designed to modify, or capable of converting, a firearm to give it burst fire, semi-automatic operation or fully-automatic operation
- a firearm part to which a firearm accessory is attached or is integral.
a device designed to modify, or capable of converting, a firearm to give it burst fire, semi-automatic operation or fully-automatic operation
Xerox wrote:a device designed to modify, or capable of converting, a firearm to give it burst fire, semi-automatic operation or fully-automatic operation
What is this device that magically turns rifles into automatics?
And where can I get one
Noisydad wrote:I looked up Track Of The Wolf in the US for .50-70 unprimed brass. They have them but cant export a packet of brass tubes!
coloradoboy wrote:damn must suck living all the way in Australia. y'all need to import everything firearm related.
Smokey wrote:I've read through this post and cant seem to find where a screw on Muzzle Brake or muzzle brake / compensator fits in?
Smokey wrote:Thanks mate, I had to sell all my guns a while ago due to being "In between Jobs" and am now able to start buying new ones. I'm looking at jumping on the Ruger scout band wagon. I know the composite stock model has a brake but not too sure on how good the stock is. I hear they are crap, Don't know how so.
So, If I go a 16.5" laminate stock I'd be probably looking around for a decent add on.
Smokey wrote:I've read through this post and cant seem to find where a screw on Muzzle Brake or muzzle brake / compensator fits in?
POD89 wrote:Try Western Australia.
coloradoboy wrote:damn must suck living all the way in Australia. y'all need to import everything firearm related.