Posted on 06/23/2017 1:19:47 PM PDT by Rusty0604
I am planning on flying to CA and then driving back to Texas with my daughter and grandchildren. I would feel much safer with a firearm on the way back, with so much desolate area and close to the border. My question is, will I be given grief when I arrive at Burbank? It's a pistol, actually purchased in CA but several years ago. Can I take my ammo? This is why I hate flying, but I do t ha e a choice. THANKS!
One more thing, don’t depend on the advice of anonymous Internet Posters when it comes to the Law.
We had the California FTB come after us in Wyoming for income we earned AFTER we left California. We won that argument with the help of the Park County SD.
That said, nothing surprises me with those people and if I never see that state again it’ll be fine with me.
You’ve certainly done more auto travel than I have. I have only traveled long distances on I90,95,and 80.
At my age I certainly need restroooms——what interstates should I avoid?
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Some airlines will not take a plastic case. They require metal. I forget which one got me for that. Had to run buy a small locking metal case
1. Go to the Airline and TSA webistes. Print the rules of both ( they should be matching, with caveats by the airline).
bring these printed pages with date/website address on the pages to the counter. Follow the rules exactly. ( do not give the keys to anyone- show the unloaded weapon to the airline person, then lock it and return it to your bag, retain the keys ( not TSA locks, the best US locks you can find that fit on your quality pelican case. Ammo in manufacturers packaging or MTM type case, can be locked in the same case. Mags empty of course. I prefer to disassemble slide from frame and remove bbl from slide.
2. Look up the CA laws regarding possession of a firearm of your type etc. Print it off and take it with you.
3. Print off the FOPA Law ( Firearm owners protection Act) which allows you to have an affirmative defense when lawfully possessing an arm from/to locations where possession is lawful. Note- FOPA will not get you off the hook- it just is a defense if/when you get arrested etc AND are in compliance with the storage and lawful possession to/from locales.
If the laws are still the same, basically once you cross out of CA, you are in free American country pretty much across the SW and into the South./MW etc.
Tag, you are it when it comes to knowing the laws and rules.
Bottom line, print the TSA guidelines, bring them with you and follow them to the letter. If you somehow wind up in a place like Chicago or NY on a layover or cancelled flight, DO NOT pick up your bags because when you check back in, they WILL arrest you. Sleep in your travel clothes and clean up when you get to your final destination. Keep anything you need like a work computer in your carry-on in case you can't retrieve your luggage with your locked and unloaded firearm.
Bottom line, declare it at the counter, sign the form, put it in the case, lock the case and don't get your luggage until you get there. Also make sure what you're bringing is legal to possess where you're going.
Thank you! 5 5
I’ve driven the California -Texas route many times. I don’t know how you got all the way through Arizona and New Mexico without stopping for gas, food, bathroom, or sleep. Thats a mighty long haul.
What a sucky proposition. Here in Texas, you don't even need a carry permit to travel with a loaded gun in your car. The only proviso is that it should be concealed in the glove box or console.
California's franchise tax board did the same thing to my wife and I, years after we'd moved to Texas.
We cleared it up by sending them copies of our federal returns for the years they dinged us for.
We stopped at gas, restaurants, hotels, and rest stops that were right off the interstate.
On one trip we detoured to Las Vegas and Santa Fe.
Flagstaff, Abuquerque, Amarillo are some of the big cities off I10.
I know the one trip we drove from Dallas to Amarillo and ate at a Torcy’s Tacos. Then we drove to a hotel just past Aluquerque. The next day we had breakfast in Flagstaff and then dinner in Bakersfield and then drove home.
Dallas to around Amarillo was on the non interstate roads.
I knew you must have, but your initial comment made it sound like you drove straight through without stopping.
Send it ahead and pick it up when you get there. Saves the airport hassle.
That’s a good idea.
That’s why You say “I want to Declare a Firearm”.
That has changed since the last time I flew. 20+ years ago.
And it was a trip from Texas to Kookafornia and drive back to Texas.
You’ll be fine. Any time you’re driving within CA, just keep that cased, unloaded firearm locked in the trunk.
They will just steal it all then.
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