Thread: Firearm Import List

The Police have a couple of lists they refer to. Generally they will look for the item on the public list and if not there they will look at internal lists.

Dealers imports are scrutinised at a higher level due to the quantities. We recently applied for a permit to import bulk Spikes Tactical. It was declined because it was not on any list. We now have to bring in a sample of this brand amongst others to get official approval. Many here already have Spikes so the assumption we had was that it was an approved brand. It isnt. We have to repeat this with 4 other manufacturers brands too just to get approval for what is a part that is shared by many manufacturers of AR15

Individuals will often get away with importing a single part. An AO will look at his internal list and see NEA and think that is fine. Its sounds like you are looking at bringing in a prototype AR18 part? If this is the case it is not approved. If I was you I would get down to the Police Station and get the AO to sign the import permit immediately before he realises that an AR18 is not an AR15.

Worst case the permit will be issued subject to inspection when it lands. They may ask you to build a complete gun for the purpose of testing.