There is a rifle for sale in CA that I would like to purchase. But I know nothing about the difficulty or expense of importing it. Anybody have any experience to share?

I would start with the ATF to see what they require. I believe on our end, it is a fairly simple process.

R.

Do I need an export permit to take or ship a firearm out of Canada?

If the firearm is being exported to the United States, you only need an export permit if the firearm is prohibited. When the export and import provisions in the Firearms Act and its supporting regulations come into effect, an export permit will also be required for restricted and non-restricted firearms.

An export permit is required for any class of firearm being exported to a country other than the United States, even if the export is only temporary � for example, if you take a firearm to another country to hunt or to target shoot. When you apply for an export permit, you must include an import permit from the country of destination and from any other countries that the firearm will be travelling through en route.

To get an application and more information, please contact the Export Controls Division of the International Trade Canada at 1 800 267-8376 or (613) 996-2397, or by sending a fax to (613) 996-9933. If you send a fax, please include a mailing address where they can send an application form.

Please check with authorities of the country to which the firearms are being exported and any other countries that the firearms may be passing through, for information on requirements under their laws.

If the firearm is being exported permanently, you will need to notify the Registrar of Firearms in writing and provide evidence, such as a copy of an export document from Canada or an import document from another country, that the firearm is no longer in Canada. This can be mailed to the Canadian Firearms Registry, Canada Firearms Centre, Ottawa, ON K1A 1M6.
Firearms Centre Website

This is just a standard sporting rifle, so it appears that all I need is an import agent on this end, and people have been kind enough to supply some names.

Thanks to all.

All the fella you are buying it from has to do is phone a 1-800 number and find out. I still think it may get a little sticky with the ATF, but I really don't know.

R.