Hello Randy,
The basic rule on this is that the gun must be unloaded and secured in
a locked, hard-sided container in your checked baggage. You must
verbally declare that there's an unloaded gun in your suitcase when
you check in at the ticket counter.
From the Transportation Security Administration, July 2, 2004:
"Passengers transporting guns must carry them unloaded, in a locked,
hard-sided container, and must declare them to the airline at the
ticket counter. Then, they can be placed with checked baggage.
Ammunition must also be placed in checked baggage."
http://www.tsa.gov/public/display?theme=8&content=09000519800b4e21
The airlines seem to have similar policies.
From Delta:
"Firearms (accepted if unloaded, declared to agent at check-in, and in
a suitable container in checked luggage)"
http://www.delta.com/travel/plan/baggage_info/special_baggage/dangerous_goods/index.jsp
From United:
"Firearms
Federal regulations require that firearms in checked baggage or in
their own shipping case 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. 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. "
http://www.united.com/page/article/0,6722,1035,00.html
From Northwest:
"Northwest accepts handguns/BB guns/rifle/shotgun type firearms as
checked luggage, with certain limitations and requirements. KLM
accepts sports guns only; handguns are not permitted.
Passengers must obtain and comply with regulations governing the
transportation of firearms for all countries on the itinerary.
All firearms must be in a suitable container/crush proof container
manufactured specifically for firearms or in a hard sided suitcase.
Hard shell gun cases can be purchased at U.S. / Canadian airports.
Passengers must verbally declare firearm is unloaded. Northwest
requires firearm unloaded tag be signed by passenger and placed inside
of luggage containing firearm. No exterior tag or notice of firearm
may appear on case. Case must be locked and only the passenger may
retain the key or combination. Airline personnel will not unload or
handle firearms. Gun and ammunition may be in the same piece of
luggage. However, ammunition must be within its own packaging."
http://www.nwa.com/travel/tips/baggage.html
If you're flying on another airline, it'd probably be wise to contact
them in advance to find out their policies.
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As for your other question... Out-of-state gun permits are NOT valid
in California.
See: California Dept. of Justice: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - PUBLIC
"I live in another state and have a permit to carry a concealed
handgun that was issued in my home state. Does my permit allow me to
carry a concealed handgun while in California?
No. Weapons permits from other states are not valid in California."
(PC Sections 12025-12031)
http://ag.ca.gov/firearms/pubfaqs.htm#29
From this page:
http://ag.ca.gov/firearms/pubfaqs.htm
Also, California will consider you a "Personal Handgun Importer," and
you must comply with certain laws.
Specifically, you must either submit a "Report of Handgun Ownership"
along with $14.00 to the Department of Justice -OR- sell or transfer
the handgun(s) to a California licensed firearms dealer or to another
individual using a California licensed firearms dealer to conduct the
transaction.
http://ag.ca.gov/firearms/ab991.htm
Also:
"Any person transporting handguns in California is required under
California law to transport those handguns unloaded and in a locked
container other than the glove compartment or utility compartment of a
vehicle.
Please be aware that failure to comply with these mandated handgun
requirements could result in criminal prosecution (Penal Code Section
12072(g))."
http://ag.ca.gov/firearms/ab991.htm
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search strategy:
"checked baggage" firearms unloaded
site:delta.com firearms, etc
california gun laws
I hope this helps. |
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