WTK: looking m1 carbine orig. magpouches???

[johhnyreb]

I'd just like to find one stock mag pouch period..Apparently canvas pouches can't be shipped to Canada

[Bill Ricca]

It is not a matter of canvas pouches. No military items can be sent across borders without an export license and approval.

[johhnyreb]

I thought that only pertained to firearms and related items such as parts and optics. I've ordered many items from the States without any problems military clothing etc..I guess then these companies were big enough for the required permits or were violating the law..

[Bill Ricca]

The law is that anything produced, owned or delivered to the military has to get clearance before exporting or importing. Many sell commercial copies, which are not covered. If an actual military items goes over the border without the license process, it can be a legal problem.

Some fill out the forms and do not describe the contents. A military shirt can be list as "a shirt". A military trigger can be listed as "mechanical spare part". I remember one guy who sent Garand parts in from Italy and listed them as "Sewing Machine Parts".

It all depends upon if they open the package, inspect it, and can identify what they are looking at. Then trouble can begin.

[johhnyreb]

Thanks for the clarification..So original GI mag pouches cannot be shipped as they were issued to the military, but reproductions are ok? Still think it's a little overboard. I remember crossing the boarder in 1992
picking up an M1 Garand for $180 and the only thing I had to do was declare it to Canada Customs, show them my permit and pay the taxes. All they wanted was their share of money..Guess I'll just have to get a P.O box in the States, I'm only an hours drive out of Buffalo.

[JimF4M1s (Deceased)]

Yeah, then you are only a smuggler, bringing them back.

[johhnyreb]

It's only smuggling if I don't declare it at Canada customs