gerron Posted April 17, 2017 Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 Does anyone know if it's ok to take a rifle scope with me when I go to the states ? Iv heard some conflicting advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saddler Posted April 17, 2017 Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 Export restrictions in place above a certain magnification. Check previous threads on here about it. Google should turn up a bit of information too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted April 17, 2017 Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 Any reason they are restricted? It's not as if you can do much with one but look through it 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saddler Posted April 17, 2017 Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 Restrictions apply to scopes above 4x magnification (from memory) Chrck the DTI & HM CUSTOMS websites. It's been talked to death on several UK shooting forums. Another example of logic failure. ...EXCEPT I'd not want some SnackBar type peeking at me or my mates through a Gucci $5K scope sourced in a West Midlands car park. (Yes....scopes CAN be sourced elsewhere, but every little helps) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besty57 Posted April 17, 2017 Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 Works the other way too.I emailed SWFA with regards to shipping a scope here got a reply saying they can't export vortex scopes from the usa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saddler Posted April 17, 2017 Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 And US firms are also barred from exporting Aimpoint scopes (all of which are made in Sweden!) Makes little sense at times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besty57 Posted April 17, 2017 Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 And US firms are also barred from exporting Aimpoint scopes (all of which are made in Sweden!) Makes little sense at times. Funnily enough I also emailed a US company that has outlets in the eu, And they wanted $50 to ship the same scope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerron Posted May 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 Hi guys Just thought I'd let you know that I contacted the airline who told me that scopes are not restricted items, you can take them on as hand luggage or put them in the hold,I put mine in the hold and declared it on my arrival to us expecting to pay duty but the us authorities took the form, stamped it then checked it in the bin with no charge. Happy days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieT Posted May 8, 2017 Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 Hi guys Just thought I'd let you know that I contacted the airline who told me that scopes are not restricted items, you can take them on as hand luggage or put them in the hold,I put mine in the hold and declared it on my arrival to us expecting to pay duty but the us authorities took the form, stamped it then checked it in the bin with no charge. Happy days They may not be airline restricted but that has nothing to do with import/export as far as DTI and ITAR rules are concerned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phaedra1106 Posted May 8, 2017 Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 (edited) The 4x mag restriction is when you're exporting, as in selling to someone outside the UK. If you're taking the scope out of the country for your own use and returning with it you aren't exporting it. Ask the DTI and they will confirm this. Edited May 8, 2017 by phaedra1106 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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