Can I Import a pellet pistol???

[David in MS]

I found someone in Australia who would like to sell me his old FWB65 pellet pistol. Can he just mail it to me internationally, or do I need special paperwork... do I have to mail it to an FFL dealer? Anyone??? Thanks :)
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[AB]

You need a FFL dealer, most will not do the paperwork. Check the arhives for a link to customs site for the paperwork.

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[Richard]

An airgun is NOT a firearm under the Gun Control Act. No, you don't need an FFL.
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[Sandy Santibanez]

An air pistol is not a firearm. You do not need an FFL or other paperwork. I bought a MoriniEI in Europe and had it mailed to my house in California. I stated it was for my personal use, not for re-sale.
US customs will open the package and charge you a customs fee (very small). The post office will collect the fee when they deliver the package. The process is a little slow but not a problem. If you have any questions contact the US Customs Office directly.


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[Gaines Blackwell]

David, I am not certain about pistols but air rifles can be imported rather easily, surely pistols would be the same but ask the USPS. Tell the seller to state clearly it is a competition air/pellet pistol. It will be X-rayed, incoming item, so the declaration needs to match the X-ray. Out of 12 imports one has been opened by customs, the rest cleared just fine. On 2 I had to pay a custom fee of $18.00, as stated collected on delivery for another $4 fee. Have the seller mail it, it goes to customs then to the USPS to you. I really have had no problems. They tend to get a lot of handling so have them pack well. Use air mail, much much quicker, probably 2 weeks from OZ.
: I found someone in Australia who would like to sell me his old FWB65 pellet pistol. Can he just mail it to me internationally, or do I need special paperwork... do I have to mail it to an FFL dealer? Anyone??? Thanks :)

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