Thanks for the detailed list! These last couple points are really useful....
Other things to consider:
- Check www.handgunlaw.us and/or http://apps.carryconcealed.net/packngo/index.php to determine:
- If you can possess the weapon at all your stops
- Where and how you can carry at all your stops
- What are the deadly force rules in each state you are visiting
- Have a copy of the Don Young Transportation Letter on hand - http://www.anjrpc.org/DefendingYourRights/us letter.pdf. This covers changing modes of travel - car to plane to car - in a single journey.
Besides, if you find ammo in California, you're going to have to deal with getting it back to Illinois. Or are you going to discard it before your return flight?
Since I'm not flying with ammo and will be following their other restrictions, I think I'll be ok. That said, I'm going to give them a call them to confirm any rules regarding firearms. Anyone have a suggestion on what's the best number to try? Reservations (1-800-United-1), maybe?http://www.united.com/page/article/0 said:Firearms
Federal regulations require that firearms in checked baggage or in their own shipping cases be unloaded and declared. Firearms are not allowed in carry-on bags. Firearms in checked baggage must be packed in a locked hard-sided bag or gun case. TSA locks are not approved for securing firearms. A maximum of 11 lbs. of small arms ammunition is allowed in checked luggage in the original manufacturer's box or securely packed in a fiber, wood or metal box to prevent movement of cartridges.
Put the lockable hard-sided case with the weapon and the ammo/magazines into a cheap, non-descript bag - with clear labeling outside and inside - for checking in.
If possible, develop a way to attach - in a lockable way - the hard-sided case to the piece of luggage it has been placed into.
Great point, I didn't even think of this.I have a short cable with loops on each end. I cable the locked pistol box to the inside of my suitcase and lock with a large padlock. That way they have to stay together. The pistol box can't be removed from my suitcase until I unlock the cable.
Why not take the ammo back with you I always take at least 1 box when I travel.
Haven't checked a firearm on United in while but should be easy with the United agents. Tell 'em/show 'em that they're unloaded, paperwork goes into the case, lock it up and put it into your checked luggage. Wild card will be TSA, they seem to change procedures daily so leave enough time for a delay.Thanks for the detailed list! These last couple points are really useful.
Yeah, the plan is to use the ammo I buy (or give it to the friend I'm staying with in CA).
I'll be flying United and this is all I could find online about their restrictions on firearms.
Since I'm not flying with ammo and will be following their other restrictions, I think I'll be ok. That said, I'm going to give them a call them to confirm any rules regarding firearms. Anyone have a suggestion on what's the best number to try? Reservations (1-800-United-1), maybe?
http://faq.ua2go.com/display/4n/kb/optional/index.aspx?tab=opt1&opt=1&r=0.6110896
Great point, I didn't even think of this.
GHF:
Have a copy of the Don Young Transportation Letter on hand - http://www.anjrpc.org/DefendingYourR...s letter.pdf. This covers changing modes of travel - car to plane to car - in a single journey.
NoAlibi -- Suppose that your flight is diverted to a place that has strict handgun laws like New York City and your flight is interrupted and you are forced to take ground transportation to your destination and also suppose that you are not going to a shooting contest are you then in violation of that jurisdiction's laws?
SeekHer
Most assuredly and it has happened many times in the past BUT how do the authorities know that you're transporting an illegal firearm unless you do something to bring it to their attention...