In NY Ststae, due to judicial fiat and case law, mere possession of ammunition and a firearm it could be used in, used to be considered "loaded."Shinesintx wrote:Yes, I verified that it was unloaded. The problem, is with the word "unloaded". What does it mean? To me, loaded means that the weapon is unchambered....and so therefore, I assumed my gun was unloaded. TSA does not see it this way.
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- Sun Aug 21, 2011 10:36 am
- Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
- Topic: Oops, I may get a $500 fine from the TSA.
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Re: Oops, I may get a $500 fine from the TSA.
- Sat Aug 20, 2011 10:41 am
- Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
- Topic: Oops, I may get a $500 fine from the TSA.
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Re: Oops, I may get a $500 fine from the TSA.
A skilled x-ray operator can tell if there is a round in the chamber, an average one can see a loaded magazine in the gun easily. TSA did not have to open the case or handle the firearm, although a LEO could have for them, or a high level TSA manager with LEO status.McKnife wrote:I'm confused by your encounter with TSA. Everytime I've flown with a checked firearm, I had it locked in a pelican case with a non-TSA rotary lock so NO ONE could get in without my one and only key.
When you check your luggage, you are supposed to verify its unloaded and fill out a declaration card. Once you locked the case, how did TSA get access to your firearm?
I was under the impression that TSA is not allowed to open the case or handle your firearm whatsoever.
What am I missing?
Another thing, I think that's a civil fine, not criminal. No way would I ever give TSA anything.