What are latest postal rules for shipping barrels to OZ.

[RDavies]

I will be ordering a Broughton barrel from USA and was just checking to see what the latest rules are for bringing barrels in. Is Australia post still refusing to carry them? If so which couriers are happy to ship rifle parts to OZ?

[Woody_rod]

Although this is an older post, it is often asked.

You need a FA delaer license to begin with, than apply for an import permit (can't remember the form number), then have it imported by a licensed person / company, then have it fitted (usually by a licensed 'smith).

Good luck getting one without the paperwork.

[VickiMcc]

That all depends on what state you live in.
Form B709 in Vic


Paul

[RDavies]

I have since gone the easy way and got someone else to import the barrel and it will be here soon. Now how about rifle stocks? Do we need a B709 to import a rifle stock? I have a McMillan stock for a hunting rifle which will be ready soon, will I need a B709 for it in NSW? If so, who do we apply to for the paperwork in NSW?

[stu_bear2002]

if you visit this link http://www.customs.gov.au/site/page.cfm?u=4372 you will find all the appropriate links to the forms required,

furthermore this is quoted from the nsw police.
Purchase of firearms from Interstate or Overseas
If the firearm is to be purchased from Interstate or Overseas, you will still require a permit to acquire the firearm. In addition you will need to locate a NSW Firearms Dealer to arrange for the transfer of the firearm from Interstate to the NSW Firearms Dealer.

Once the firearm is received, the Dealer will undertake necessary steps to register the firearm in NSW and transfer the ownership of the firearm to the holder of the Permit to Acquire a Firearm.

stuey

[Woody_rod]

I think you will find the form is a Commonwealth one, not state. Customs is a national instrument, not state, therefore has nothing to do with them - much like post.

[Peter Hulett]

Woody

The B709A form is a State government form as they are responsible for licencing shooters and registering firearms within Australia. Customs won't allow you to import firearms or firearms parts without the relevant State approval even though they are a Federal body.

Peter Hulett

[Woody_rod]

Ok, I see. Is a state form, but the same number for all states, mmmm, sounds like a commonwealth form to me......for use by states.

[Peter Hulett]

Woody,

I guess I can write you down as the only person who believes that there are uniform gun laws across Australia.

If you knew all the answers then why ask the question?

Peter Hulett

[Peter Hulett]

Sorry Woody,

You didn't ask the question but my statement about uniform gun laws still applies. B709A exists in Victoria and some other States but not all.

Have you had much experience inporting/exporting firearms?

Peter Hulett

[Woody_rod]

No mate, I was just being facetious, sorry.

We will have to soon put up with a lot of this cr4p soon, as we are starting an action manufacturing business in WA. Mostly to do with barrels and triggers.