If this helps this is what I am looking at:

http://www.airsoftforum.com/board/Sn...13.html&hl=L96

(don't hate me for joining an american airsoft forum!)

from what I've read it sounds like I would have to appeal...?

P.S. What should the guy do to prove its velocity? I suggested a letter from the sheriff or a local airsoft store. He didn't know and the box doesn't say the velocity on it.

P.P.S. Do you think there is any hope or should I buy Canadian?

Everyone will tell you to buy Canadian.

It's a waste of time, money and effort to fight the CBSA over a second-hand, UTG, mundane-grade sniper rifle. Incidentally, letter from the local airsoft shop or LE means absolutely nothing to the CBSA.

Buy from within Canada.