[Azathoth]

Originally Posted by Zack The Ripper

Is it ITAR to ship in real Surefire stuff? Sorry. I'm ignorant to the matter.

Realistically no... Fair use covers almost all surefire products with the exception of suppressors, IR lasers.

Helmet light? legit climbing, biking use
Flashlight? legit use derp
IR flashlight? Legit civilian and hobby use (photography, search and rescue etc)

The real reason why you can't go to opticsplanet.com or some other large scale online retailer south of the border is because the distribution rights to the products in Canada are restricted, and the Distribution Agreement for opticsplanet or these other sites is restricted to the USA. It's easier to quote ITAR as the reason since they sell so much ITAR goods. It's easier to do that then state the truth.

Aside from SKDTac, and Blue force gear that is honest about ITAR vs Not allowed to ship to Canada because of Distribution Agreements, I can't think of other tactical retailers that are transparent about not shipping.

Originally Posted by SDrodge

Companies often refer to ITAR if they're ignorant to the actual regulations. VLTOR didn't want to ship me a t-shirt because of ITAR.

VLTOR sells complete firearms in Canada, available at Red Deer Shooting Centre. VLTOR is just being lazy, ignorant, or don't want to bother dealing with you.

Any company quoting ITAR for goods that are clearly not ITAR is just doesn't want to take your money.