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    Default Immigrating to Canada

    Sup guys.
    So I had a look but couldn't find anything on the subject for SA.

    Me and the family are moving to Canada around May this year.

    I want to know if anyone knows how I can take my guns with (or at least some of them)

    I know you have to apply for a Possession and Acquisition License (PAL), and do a safety course.

    My question is, how is this possible if I am in SA because surely its not catered for here.

    And ok, so maybe we have to go there first for me to do this. Where do I store my gun(s) in the mean time? Or can it be done in Canada via Customs or their Police Department until I have the PAL (that would be so convenient).

    I know I will have to get an export permit for the gun(s) from here (by the way, does anyone know the process for this and costs?

    The ones I want to take with are only hunting rifles, but there is one that has serious sentimental value, and I am not willing to part with it in any way.

    We are moving there permanently of course.

    Any advice will be greatly appreciated?

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    Default Re: Immigrating to Canada

    The short answer is to sell and buy new ones there.

    It depends on how much sentimental value is attached to the rifles, and how much you are willing to spend. Do not be surprised if the cost to get the guns there is more than their value.

    As for storage, store at gunshop till you have everything done on your side then ship the guns.

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    Default Re: Immigrating to Canada

    Sell high here, buy low there.

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    Default Re: Immigrating to Canada

    Quote Originally Posted by Bowhunter View Post
    Sell high here, buy low there.
    I understand guns not to be cheap in Canada.


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    Default Re: Immigrating to Canada

    Google SACanada and check out their Facebook page. The question was asked on there before. Many have done it but dont expect to take handguns.

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    Default Re: Immigrating to Canada

    Quote Originally Posted by Vega5 View Post
    I understand guns not to be cheap in Canada.


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    Some examples...

    CA$ 699 for a S&W Sport II
    CA$ 1275 for a CZ Shadow 2
    CA$ 1530 for a Beretta 1301 Comp
    CA$ 1545 for a Colt LE6920


    CA$1 = ZAR9.96 currently

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    Default Re: Immigrating to Canada

    more importantly ..how the hell did you get immigration to Canada right!?

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    Default Re: Immigrating to Canada

    Try Suburban Guns.
    They deal with exports and might be able to assist.

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    Default Re: Immigrating to Canada

    If i look at those costs I would pack up sentimentality, sell all here and buy new there. U can get sentimental about your new rifles

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    Default Re: Immigrating to Canada

    Wow. I didn't realize the costs were so high. Good info. Thanks for sharing.

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