Frenchman wants to import WWII guns

Catfishman · January 12, 2015, 12:09 AM

A coworker of mine wants to import some WWII era family guns. He's a French chef who has lived in the US for over 30 years. (I think he's a US citizen). He has little gun knowledge but these guns mean a lot to him. They belonged to his grandfather who fought in the French Resistance. Supposedly some of the guns were hidden behind a false wall during the war.

He also has some war artifacts he wants to donate the the museum in New Orleans. Does anyone know what I should tell him?

Lost Sheep · January 12, 2015, 12:19 AM

I imagine the museum would have some knowledge and be willng to help. Perhaps he could arrange the transfer to be executed in France and then it falls to the Museum's to arrange the import.

For guns he wants to keep for himself for sentimental (or even practical) reasons, the BATF&E's mandate is not just to harass gun owners, but to help them. Contact BATF&E to see what is required.

Just thoughts off the top of my head. I am no expert, but seeing no one else responding yet, I thought I would make my meager contribution.

Lost Sheep

p.s. It is heartening to know of someone who honors the sacrifices of our WWII heroes.

Catfishman · January 12, 2015, 12:46 AM

Thanks LS
Pretty obvious I guess. Anyway, I just fired off an email the to New Orleans ATF office.

wogpotter · January 12, 2015, 08:27 AM

This old thread might help you see the path.
http://thefiringline.com/forums/show...want+to+import

Dfariswheel · January 12, 2015, 08:21 PM

A good move is to talk to a real expert.

http://www.cherrys.com/

Cherry's offer both import and export services and will know just what's needed.
If it's legal they can handle it for him.

James K · January 12, 2015, 08:27 PM

If any of he guns are full automatic, importation will not be possible. Otherwise, guns in use during WWII would be in the C&R category (over 50 years old), and importation should be fairly easy.

Jim

January 12, 2015, 12:09 AM	#1
Catfishman Senior Member Join Date: February 10, 2009 Location: Mississippi Posts: 727	Frenchman wants to import WWII guns A coworker of mine wants to import some WWII era family guns. He's a French chef who has lived in the US for over 30 years. (I think he's a US citizen). He has little gun knowledge but these guns mean a lot to him. They belonged to his grandfather who fought in the French Resistance. Supposedly some of the guns were hidden behind a false wall during the war. He also has some war artifacts he wants to donate the the museum in New Orleans. Does anyone know what I should tell him?

January 12, 2015, 08:27 AM	#4
wogpotter Senior Member Join Date: September 27, 2004 Posts: 4,811	This old thread might help you see the path. http://thefiringline.com/forums/show...want+to+import __________________ Allan Quatermain: “Automatic rifles. Who in God's name has automatic rifles”? Elderly Hunter: “That's dashed unsporting. Probably Belgium.”

January 12, 2015, 12:19 AM	#2
Lost Sheep Senior Member Join Date: January 24, 2009 Location: Anchorage Alaska Posts: 3,341	I imagine the museum would have some knowledge and be willng to help. Perhaps he could arrange the transfer to be executed in France and then it falls to the Museum's to arrange the import. For guns he wants to keep for himself for sentimental (or even practical) reasons, the BATF&E's mandate is not just to harass gun owners, but to help them. Contact BATF&E to see what is required. Just thoughts off the top of my head. I am no expert, but seeing no one else responding yet, I thought I would make my meager contribution. Lost Sheep p.s. It is heartening to know of someone who honors the sacrifices of our WWII heroes.

January 12, 2015, 12:46 AM	#3
Catfishman Senior Member Join Date: February 10, 2009 Location: Mississippi Posts: 727	Thanks LS Pretty obvious I guess. Anyway, I just fired off an email the to New Orleans ATF office.

January 12, 2015, 08:21 PM	#5
Dfariswheel Senior Member Join Date: May 4, 2001 Posts: 7,478	A good move is to talk to a real expert. http://www.cherrys.com/ Cherry's offer both import and export services and will know just what's needed. If it's legal they can handle it for him.

January 12, 2015, 08:27 PM	#6
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	If any of he guns are full automatic, importation will not be possible. Otherwise, guns in use during WWII would be in the C&R category (over 50 years old), and importation should be fairly easy. Jim