Author: michaelh85
Subject: Why can I not import a Burris FFII riflescope?
Posted: February/04/2014 at 13:50
I am new to this forum so I'm sorry for re-hashing a thread that has been dead for quite sometime. Just thought some new dialogue would help me as well as others.
Subject: Why can I not import a Burris FFII riflescope?
Posted: February/04/2014 at 13:50
I am new to this forum so I'm sorry for re-hashing a thread that has been dead for quite sometime. Just thought some new dialogue would help me as well as others.
Shipping to S. Africa is not as complicated as it seems. Most riflescopes for hunting or target shooting can legally be shipped there with proper documentation. It is not difficult to aqcuire, only time consuming. It could take from 2 to 8 weeks to complete the process. It is my understanding that ITAR banned scopes are those that are manufactured to military specs and/or contain Gen II or higher night vision capability. It would be nice and would simplify things significantly if all manufacturers and/or distributors would compile a list of ITAR banned scopes such as these from Trijicon and Leupold.
http://www.trijicon.com/na_en/application/military_nsn.php
http://www.leupold.com/resources/trade-compliance/
A big part of the problem is the manufacturers themselves. They don't want distributors crossing their established "trade zones" thus competing for the same business.