Agreed. Once you hit D.C... all logic and reason ceases. Avoid the North East at all costs. I would quit a million dollar job if they tried to send me up there. Not worth it.JALLEN wrote:He's not kidding here. Avoid non gun-friendly states at all costs or do not take a gun.RoyGBiv wrote:Where are you going?
Do you have to change planes along the way?
Hard and fast rule.... Do not break....
If I were to unexpectedly land in a State where my license is not valid, I would NOT PICK UP MY LUGGAGE.
Example.... If I was traveling to VT and I was changing planes in NJ. Then my connecting flight was missed or cancelled, if I picked up my luggage at Newark, went to a hotel for the night, I would expect to be arrested when I checked in the next day at Newark for my rescheduled flight.
What to do? No good choices....
Consider notifying Newark authorities that you have a weapon in your checked bag and your situation. Dicey. Those idiots will surely give you grief, if not arrest you.
Pick up your luggage, rent a car and drive the rest of the way. Not sure if FOPA still applies (probably does, IMO). If you get busted you'd at least have to explain it. Not to mention that if you miss your connection the airline might cancel your return.
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My only two worries when flying with my gun are 1. Getting stuck some place gun unfriendly and 2. Having my gun stolen from my luggage. Check in is usually pretty easy. Most agents know the drill and will help you through it.
Make certain your gun is unloaded before you get to the counter to check it.
I went to see Calvin Coolidge last year. My wife goes to Vermont every year to piano camp. She flies to Albany and limos to the camp in VT. I was going to fly, pick her up and head for Plymouth Notch where Coolidge's farm and visitor center is. I was advised to avoid NY at all costs. I ended up going to Florida, then to Manchester, driving in from there.
Remember the woman who inadvertently ended up in NJ from PA jailed for felony gun possession and had a pardon or commutation from the Governor to get out of it, after an expensive and nerve wracking ordeal? Not worth it.
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- Fri May 13, 2016 2:52 pm
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- Thu May 12, 2016 11:32 pm
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Re: Declaring firearm
I have flown several times with a pistol, never a problem. One thing, the TSA says that ammo can be loaded in mags if those mags are then placed in a secure container like a top snap mag carrier. Many airlines say no ammo in mags, must be in aftermarket plastic or original boxes (Cardstock is more secure than steel???). So, just because you have the TSA regs, doesn't automatically mean that you are good to go. Check both.
Biggest thing is to declare it, fill out the thing they give you, expect another 15 minutes of delay (which drives my in-laws nuts because they like to cut it close) and you will be fine. They do not demand to see a CHL or anything to fly with a pistol.
Have fun!
Biggest thing is to declare it, fill out the thing they give you, expect another 15 minutes of delay (which drives my in-laws nuts because they like to cut it close) and you will be fine. They do not demand to see a CHL or anything to fly with a pistol.
Have fun!