Going to a different country, bringing reloading components??

[Ray B]

If I go to a different country for an extended visit- 6 months for "temporary" employment, would I be contacting the customs of that country? are there restrictions on taking (exporting) components with me?

 

[Newboomer]

You can't fly with powder. I don't know about primers. They may be classified explosives. Best to check with customs and airlines of both countries.

 

[npm352]

I believe you cannot fly with powder or open primers. The only reason I know on primers is because of a public land DIY hunt I did in Hawaii during a muzzleloader season. Had to get powder and 209 primers after I got there.

 

[Hunter4752001]

In Australia, reloading components (including unprimed brass and projectiles) are restricted imports. In general they can only be legally imported if a permit to import has been acquired before importation. If Australia is one of the countries you're contemplating, then it's probably best to contact Dept of Home Affairs firearms.enquiries AT homeaffairs.gov.au for the particular requirements for someone coming for 6 months temporary employment.

 

[deepwater]

Labeling your stay "employment", even temporary, can create many problems with your passport credentials, and for the people you may be visiting . Employment gets immigration and taxation agencies involved.

 

[Ray B]

Actually the employment isn't normal wage earning- my involvement is through some church projects that are self-funded, so I'm paid to be there but in reality the church is just paying expenses, some of the funding I will have provided. the projects open for possible participation are Australia, New Zealand, a few South Pacific Island groups and a few South American countries. The more I look into it, the more I'll find some other activity to fill the off time that doesn't involve hunting or shooting.

 

[Newboomer]

What if you call your employment volunteering?

 

[Hunter4752001]

Ok. I see Australia is one of your possible destinations. Firearm legislation and hunting regulations are a State responsibility. Consistent with uniform gun law policy, all States are different.

Ammo and reloading components are generally available locally, however Americans may be alarmed at the prices.