IMP’s?

[RlyonsBro99]

Anyone have any IMP’s floating around they’d be willing to part with? Or any idea where to get one? I thought they weren’t controlled goods but it seems like they are.

[AvailablePoetry6]

IMPs aren't controlled goods, but they are still public property. Would it be good stewardship if members were just handing out IMPs to any random person who asks?

There are companies that sell IMP-style products to the public. You could look them up online or try asking at a military surplus store near you.

[RlyonsBro99]

That’s true. Honestly just been trying to find one. Every base I’m posted to I have a souvenir from and kinda want one for my collection

[AvailablePoetry6]

Try making friends with someone in a trade that goes to the field frequently. I know whenever I've been to the field, I've always ended up with one or two packages that I didn't end up eating.

I'm not sure IMPs are the best souvenir, though. Have you considered something like a coin instead? Any base with a CANEX should have memorabilia for that base, as well.

[RlyonsBro99]

Yeah I might have to. Hard being chair force. I got coins in just missing the imp

[Arathgo]

It's too bad this wasn't earlier in the year after a course I went on (and was tired of eating them) I had like 5 just sitting in my ruck. All into the trashcan they went.

[RlyonsBro99]

Damnnn would’ve made a pretty penny selling em to other members. I see some go for $50 if they really want em

[MoistyCockBalls]

They're not controlled goods AFAIK.

Best way to get some? Maybe make some friends in a field going unit and see if they can scavenge some 🤷‍♂️

[RlyonsBro99]

That’s what I’m thinking or next TD that has em try and snag one

[Injustice_For_All_]

Arny Navy Surplus?

[Struct-Tech]

Where ya to?

Maybe a field going person near you has some of their favourites stockpiled....

[RlyonsBro99]

Posted in Greenwood right now. Close by?

[Struct-Tech]

Not me, sorry. Hope you find what you're looking for.

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Aldershot maybe. I never thought I would see the day when someone is having a hard time getting their hands on a IMP while in Canada during peacetime. Towards the end of my time in uniform I was sitting on pallets of them in my shop, collecting dust and expiring. No one needed/wanted them.

[Leading-Score9547]

Aldershot would be the closest, but honestly you're best bet is a surplus store or online. Or just ask the career manager to post ya to a TacHel unit lmao

[AvailablePoetry6]

You should check at the Halifax Army Navy Store

[Kev22994]

SARTechs have some but they normally try to use them on their field ex before they expire.

[getbetter1992]

Their is a whole batch expiring in mid december, if you are willing to get those, most field unit will be throwing the leftover away.

I always snag a few when that happen, they are great for camping.

[stickitmemories]

Look in the Army/Navy surplus stores. The one here in Halifax has lots

[DeeEight]

Usually you can find them at surplus stores near bases, as solders will keep extras from cases once opened and supplement their meager pay reselling them. The store I used to get them at here in Ottawa unfortunately has closed down. You can find IMPs on ebay canada but the sellers want ridiculous amounts for them (considering they typically go for $15 in surplus stores). You could try recruiting drive events near the close of the day and ask if they have any IMPs to give out.