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george wrote:

RoyGBiv wrote:You have NOTHING to worry about... ***
***11. If, by some chance, you find yourself stuck in transit in a gun-un-friendly place (like NEW YORK CITY or CHICAGO)...... DO NOT CLAIM YOUR BAG.!!!!! Go to airport security and inform them that you have a checked firearm and ask them to secure your bag for you until you can resume your journey. As soon as you pick up a checked bag containing a handgun in NYC you can be arrested and jailed for 3 years.

Really good information, I was totally unaware of the option, thank you.

It should be noted that, thankfully, I've never been in a position to try this myself. This is what I would do if faced with that situation. I absolutely would not take possession of the bag, even if it meant losing the gun and my clothes. I can replace those things for less than the cost of a lawyer. The next choice would be to leave the bag in the posession of the airline, checked through to my final destination, after informing the baggage supervisor of my reasons. If that didn't get me where I wanted to go, airport security would be my next choice. YMMV.

ETA: If the poo really hits the propeller and I find myself in NYC holding a piece of luggage containing a handgun, I would go directly to the car rental counter, get a one-way car to Pennsylvania (to a destination that does not require me to drive through New Jersey ) and rebook my continuing flight from the more gun-friendly state of PA where I wouldn't get arrested at airport check-in.

You have NOTHING to worry about... ***
1. Empty gun
2. Locked gun container that "cannot easily be pried open" and for which only you have the key/combination
3. Ammo stored separately from gun. Some folks claim you can check a loaded magazine as long as it's secured in a small box. I just put the rounds back in their original box, and put the box inside the locked gun case.
4. When you arrive at the ticket counter, after handing the agent your ID say "I need to declare an unloaded firearm in my luggage"
5. Agent will give you a small card to fill out... sign and date. It's a firearms declaration. Put it inside your luggage, but outside (on top of) the locked gun case.
6. Follow ticket agent directions to special TSA screening. This will vary by airport. Some places the TSA agent will come to the ticket counter, other places you need to walk your luggage to a special screening location. The ticket agent will know where. If it's unclear, ask.
7. Follow the direction of the TSA screener.
8. Hand screener a TSA-approved luggage lock and ask them to secure your bag after they inspect it. You will not be allowed to touch your bag after the screener starts their inspection, until you pick it up at your destination.
9. TSA screener will send your bag onward, you go through regular screening.
10. When you arrive at your destination, pick up your bag from the regular luggage carousel.
***11. If, by some chance, you find yourself stuck in transit in a gun-un-friendly place (like NEW YORK CITY or CHICAGO)...... DO NOT CLAIM YOUR BAG.!!!!! Go to airport security and inform them that you have a checked firearm and ask them to secure your bag for you until you can resume your journey. As soon as you pick up a checked bag containing a handgun in NYC you can be arrested and jailed for 3 years.

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