Import Martini from Australia?

[Big Dipper]

One of my hunting and fishing buddies in going to Australia (Sydney). Can he buy a rifles in Australia and transport or ship it to me in California?

[funnyjim014]

I don't know law but I'm assuming with enough money, yes you can.is it worth it? Probably not

[salpal48]

Well to try to answer The question. He may Be able to Buy it . But the Big question will you be able to Get it.

[guicksylver]

Made prior to 1898 would make it an antique ....might make it easier...???

[Mr Peabody]

All the Aussie stuff is shot out, those guys aren't going to let a decent rifle leave!

[Earlwb]

I was thinking that a importer/exporter of weapons might be able to do it. But for a individual very likely not. Australia has really ramped up their gun restrictions to being really onerous.

[sav300]

^^^ so bloody true.A 32-20 win92 was shipped to canada,via a shipping agent.Cost? $500 aussie dollars.
You made need a shooters licence to buy. Check out,
http://www.police.nsw.gov.au/services/firearms.
Have fun.

[barrabruce]

Unless its changed the usa end.....you will need the help of a dealer.
Most dealers here can help you out .........if not they usually know a dealer that will do it for you.
In Australia.
You can do it as joe blow but the red tape needs to be appeased both ends I believe.
Its not that hard as some make out but it will take time and proper procedures.

[HATCH]

One of my hunting and fishing buddies in going to Australia (Sydney). Can he buy a rifles in Australia and transport or ship it to me in California?

Its not gonna happen.

[woodbutcher]

:) If you seal the container real good,it should make it ok[smilie=s::redneck::roll:.
Good luck.have fun.Be safe.
Leo

[pertnear]

A Ruger #1 may be more cost effective. Just saying...

[Bad Ass Wallace]

All the Aussie stuff is shot out, those guys aren't going to let a decent rifle leave!

Yes indeed, we only let rubbish out! :kidding:

I actually imported a Martini from New Zealand which was a nice rifle for $AU 220 but it cost another $AU 875 for all the rotten permits!

[Big Dipper]

I made contact with an exporter in Australia. He said $200.00 AUS export permit and $200.00 AUS shipping to me in North California. I'd need to find some expensive rifles to make it worth while.