ED21 – your quote
“On several occasions I have field stipped my handguns and placed the "parts" in two or more separate bags. Then bypassed the reporting requirement.”
If that is true then you are clearly in violation of Federal Law. I cite (which has previously been posted):
Here is a direct link to the info - go about half way down the page:
http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/tex...&rgn=div5&view=text&node=49:9.1.3.5.9&idno=49
[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 49, PART 1540—CIVIL AVIATION SECURITY: GENERAL RULES)
(c) In checked baggage. A passenger may not transport or offer for transport in checked baggage or in baggage carried in an inaccessible cargo hold under §1562.23 of this chapter:
(1) Any loaded firearm(s).
(2) Any unloaded firearm(s) unless—
(i) The passenger declares to the aircraft operator, either orally or in writing, before checking the baggage, that the passenger has a firearm in his or her bag and that it is unloaded;
(ii) The firearm is unloaded;
(iii) The firearm is carried in a hard-sided container; and
(iv) The container in which it is carried is locked, and only the passenger retains the key or combination.
(3) Any unauthorized explosive or incendiary.
(d) Ammunition. This section does not prohibit the carriage of ammunition in checked baggage or in the same container as a firearm. Title 49 CFR part 175 provides additional requirements governing carriage of ammunition on aircraft.
Since BATFE has many times ruled that a receiver even if by itself is a firearm, you would not be able to circumvent current laws by disassembling your firearm and placing it in checked baggage.
Not sure I would admit to knowingly violating Federal Laws in any public forum such as this.
Regards,
Rob