paradox998
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- Apr 28, 2007
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Took trip this week. In my checked luggage I had a wooden stock for an m1 carbine and several parts (slide, bolt, springs, sling, trigger assembly), but NO RECEIVER or barrel for that matter. I had mailed the receiver and barrel to my self (I have a c&r) so that I would not need to fly with a rifle. Anyway, I check the bag and went to the gate and shortly there after I get a call to return to the counter. At the counter I was met by three TSA agents and two sheriff deputies. "You didn't declare at gun!!" they said. I politely told them that there was no a gun in the bag, no receiver, no barrel only small rifle parts and a stock. I politely told them that a serialized frame or receiver was considered a "gun" under AFT definition of a "gun". The sheriff say "Don't tell me what a gun is" I did not respond, because he clearly did not know the law. After three TSA supervisor consulted they said I could check the bag only if I agreed it was a gun and declared it and locked the bag. Problem was, no keys with me.
I had to reschedule the flight and go home to get the keys. Got back to the airport went to the same clerk and asked her if she wanted to see me lock the bag this time and I did. The only reason for locking a bag would be because of a gun inside. Five minutes later, another call on the pa. Again, you did not declare a gun. Well yes I did about an hour ago when you asked me to do this the first time and sent me off to get suitcase keys.
Clearly TSA and the local sheriff have know idea what a gun even is and what their regulations are. I feel so safe knowing the caliber of government employees who protect our airways.
I had to reschedule the flight and go home to get the keys. Got back to the airport went to the same clerk and asked her if she wanted to see me lock the bag this time and I did. The only reason for locking a bag would be because of a gun inside. Five minutes later, another call on the pa. Again, you did not declare a gun. Well yes I did about an hour ago when you asked me to do this the first time and sent me off to get suitcase keys.
Clearly TSA and the local sheriff have know idea what a gun even is and what their regulations are. I feel so safe knowing the caliber of government employees who protect our airways.