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Import of grips of a pistol
Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2007 3:20 pm
by penpusher
Are the grips of a pistol allowed to be imported through post ?Or is the import banned as they are considered to be accessories of a firearm?
penpusher
Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2007 5:00 pm
by Mack The Knife
I don't know what the law says but the law would be an ass, if they banned the import of a piece of wood or plastic.
So long as the grips aren't made of bone or horn (for which you may need a permit) you should be fine.
Mack The Knife
Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2007 5:11 pm
by Olly
The gunsmiths in Singapore refused to sell the grips or anything with screw / bolt / nut giving the same arguement....
Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2007 5:13 pm
by Olly
about the accessories part...
Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2007 5:54 pm
by dev
penpusher";p="22929 wrote:
Are the grips of a pistol allowed to be imported through post ?Or is the import banned as they are considered to be accessories of a firearm?
penpusher
I have seen a gun shop Bakshi arms located near Essex Farms where the guy showed some revolver grips.
I am sure you can carry them back.
Regards,
dev
Re: Import of grips of a pistol
Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2007 8:16 pm
by msandhu
Two years ago i carried a handgun holster back to India for a friend of mine. No body checked or
said anything. So i guess harmless accessories should not be a problem to import.
Cheers
Mandeep
Re: Import of grips of a pistol
Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2007 10:32 am
by Risala
I wouldnt take a chance via a mail order,best option would be part of checked in baggage.
If it's wooden grips you are looking for there are a couple of gunsmiths around who do a very good job.
Sanjay
Re: Import of grips of a pistol
Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2007 1:02 pm
by The Doc
penpusher";p="22929 wrote:Are the grips of a pistol allowed to be imported through post ?Or is the import banned as they are considered to be accessories of a firearm?
penpusher
penpusher ,
It is possible to import wooden grips for a handgun from USA by post. My friend recently got grips for his S&W .32 by post on two different occasions that too at a very reasonable rate. I have seen them and they are beautiful !!
best,
RP.