Bradders Posted January 1, 2007 Report Share Posted January 1, 2007 A friend is visiting the UK from the USA in March, what items can they bring in with them for me, for example I was thinking of the following: A Scope. A couple of extra magazines for a 22lr A replacement stock Any advice much appreciated from you folks espescially if you have already done this sort of thing, failing that I supppose I will have to call Customs to see what they think. Thanks..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Pudding Posted January 1, 2007 Report Share Posted January 1, 2007 No problem with the above items , so long as they are not stuffed full of columbia's finest all the best yis yp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted January 1, 2007 Report Share Posted January 1, 2007 Mexicans. Or is that the other way around? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wickedep Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 hey.. very recently (not 3 weeks ago).. i tried ordering a scope from Optics plannet in the USA and was told that it is against the law to carry or export a scope outside the U.S borders and carries a 10 year jail sentance. so before you ask your mate to bring you one..better have him double check with the propper authorities. sacha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 I think you will find that only applies to exporting what the Yanks refer to as 'tactical' scopes. I brought my mate a Leupold MK4 Target turret back from the US, and as that has mil dot reticle that is regarded as tactical - oh well, never mind eh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradders Posted January 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 Thanks folks, looks like I have two problems to solve, firstly what the Americans will allow out of their country and what the UK will allow in. I will have to do some additional digging, i dont think it is worth the risk of just tucking it in your case and hoping for the best. Thanks again.....Carl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 I'd think twice about the .22 magazines, your friend won't have a UK firearms license and I guess they could technically be a part of a firearm same with the stock. Both are better off sending by post from the US to you even though your friend is coming back anyway. However the scope I'd put in the middle of the suitcase and if hes asked asked its a gift for you. For the cost difference I'd probably forget the magazines but the scope will save you a lot. Clothing and footwear is also well worth bringing back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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