How does this work?
Importing firearms to the US can only be done by a Type 8 FFL, such as Smart Shot Firearms LLC possesses. Please note that per ATF rules, your firearm must be engraved with our name and location within a short period after import. You can complete the engraving yourself beforehand if you prefer. Contact us for the engraving requirements.
Selling Your Firearms
If you have firearms that the Canadian Government now says you can’t use or sell, we can help with firearm sales in the United States. We will import your handguns or long guns to the United States and sell them at fair market value. Our cost will be an agreed-upon commission plus any brokerage and shipping fees. Use the Contact Us form or email us at info@smartshotfirearms.com or by phone at 716.232.0595, and we will review the guns you have to sell and the price we think they will command.
Moving to the US with Your Guns
Important Note: Before moving your firearms to the US, please check to ensure you can legally own them in the US and, specifically, in the State to which you are moving. You can check the ATF website for Federal requirements, and most States will have their requirements posted online as well. Importing firearms you cannot own will incur additional fees. Smart Shot will store the firearms after they have crossed the border for 180 days at no charge while you arrange for any permits required in your State. After 180 days, there may be additional fees.
A background check will be required before you take possession of the firearms. Smart Shot will be able to complete this background check if you are moving to New York State. If you are relocating to any other State, then, depending on the type of firearms, this check may need to be done by an FFL in your new State. In this case, we will ship the firearms to an FFL of your choosing.
The steps to complete the import of firearms are listed below:
1. Use the Contact Us form or email us at info@smartshotfirearms.com or by phone at 716.232.0595 to start the process.
2. An exporter from the country you are moving from will be in touch to gather some information from you. This will include Make, Model, Serial Number, Caliber, Barrel Length, and Country of Manufacture for each firearm being imported. You will also be asked to sign an agreement granting Smart Shot Firearms LLC and its affiliates permission to import your firearms to the United States.
3. We will complete the required paperwork and submit it to the ATF for approval. Please be patient as the ATF process can take several weeks – periodically they will want to inspect firearms prior to import.
4. Once the firearms are approved for import, we will bring them across the border and store them in our facility in Western New York. The firearms will be engraved at this time if you have not elected to do so beforehand.
5. When you are ready to take possession of the firearms, we will either arrange to meet at our facility and complete the background check, or we will ship them to the FFL of your choosing.
Check out our FAQ section for more information on Canadians moving guns to the US and other related topics.
