Taking firearms abroad

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This page has been constructed to provide avenues to follow, BASC is not able to advise on foreign law's due to the complexity of keeping our library accurately up to date. Definitive answers about foreign firearms and hunting laws should be obtained from the embassy or consulate of the country concerned.

To find a foreign embassy in the UK click here 

France

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Additional information about taking firearms to France 28 January 2009
French Permission Form CERFA No.11290*01
Taking firearms to France 28 January 2009

USA

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Purchasing firearms in the USA
USA temporary import permit application form

Canada

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Importing firearms to Canada 4 January 2010

Ireland

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Firearms & Ammunition in Ireland (Irish Justice Department Website) 28 January 2009
Irish Police (Garda) Firearms Licensing Resources 11 September 2009
Information on Irish Firearms Licensing 28 January 2009

UK - Isle of Man 

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Firearms - The Import Into, and Export From the Isle of Man

South Africa

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Professional Hunters Association of South Africa advice 28 January 2009

Netherlands

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Taking firearms through Schiphol 6 July 2010