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    M76 Launcher

    You don't see these around much anymore yet I don't think they are rare either !Attachment 24340Attachment 24341Attachment 24342Attachment 24343
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    Like I said with the pic of the day, I can't recall ever seeing one here in Canadaicon. I had just about everything for the M14icon when I had them but not one of those.
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    They were produced in 1961. Many are under the assumption that they were strictly Marine Corps. Not so. The 82d had them, but strictly for launching rifle launched ground signals. By the time the M76 came out the Army already had the M79 GL and the LAWs in service. Rifle Grenade Launching was obsolete by 1964, at my unit.

    It was mostly Marine Corps usage, but not totally.

    It was designed from the T140, shown below.


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    If you want to purchase one, Arsenal Military Sales out of Belgiumicon may be able to help. No import/export laws between the 2 countries to prevent sale unlike with the US. ( http://www.amsmilitaria.com/ )

    A couple of years ago they were not too expensive and a must have for any M14/M1Aicon. Well not to expensive relatively speaking compared to the rest of the gun.



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    I do not understand the above recommendation to purchase from overseas. There are many Federal laws which require an application and approval for the importation of any military item.

    There are different laws by the State Department, BATF, and Customs, all which have to be approved for import or export.

    Importation without an approval of the transaction can end up in prosecution (heavy) or confiscation (light).

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    Bill,

    In Canadaicon we have very liberal import laws, 5,000 rounds of ammunition each shipment for personal use, any firearm componate (other then a reciever or prohibited firearm parts) is not restricted for import either as long as you have a valid firearms license to own that type of firearm.

    Hence why sourcing it from a country that doesn't stone wall its "friends" with ITAR regulations like the US is completely legal for us (browningautorifleicon & myself) and is done on a regular basis by gun owners.

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    That is why I stated "I do not understand the above recommendation". Canadian import laws apply to Canadaicon, not the United Statesicon.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bill Ricca View Post
    That is why I stated "I do not understand the above recommendation". Canadian import laws apply to Canadaicon, not the United Statesicon.
    American's, such as yourself, are under a silly assumption that exporting to Canada requires paperwork due to our import laws.

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    Currently, you do not need an import authorization under Canadian law for non-prohibited firearms or firearm parts. However, you may need one to comply with the laws of the other country.
    So buying from Belgiumicon who doesn't have export requirements for firearm accessories/parts, means that there no paperwork on either side required. Which is a very legal and perfectly acceptable transaction to do.

    The State Department and ITAR do not regulate importation into Canada, so it has no bearing on what I mentioned, unless Canada became the 51st state and I don't know about it.

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    Paper requirement is not due to Canadian laws, it is due to US laws. Your are totally wrong with the assumption somebody in the US can import or export MILITARY items into Canadaicon, or any other foreign country, without getting a license to do it. I know of guys who have been arrested and convicted for importing from other countries, without getting a license and clearance.

    The laws I am referring to cover MILITARY items, not commercial items. Those laws are different. There are many counties one cannot export anything to under State Department laws due to US security.

    I have been in the Goverment Surplus Business for 40 years and if it were legal to bring MILITARY stuff in from other countries without a license, I would be doing it.
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    Canadaicon does not have a equivalent to ITAR (which in the US does regulate import and exporting of military related products as well as all firearms and components relating to them). Perhaps you should realize I am talking about Canada and not the US. Actually I made ZERO mention of the US till you brought it up.

    So I fail to see what your trying to infer as I was referring to a Canadian (browningautorifleicon) about the possibility to purchase one if they so wished.

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