Sgt. Kabukiman N.Y.P.D.
Regular Member
Hi everyone,
I'm new to the forums here and wanted to introduce myself- in addition I have a question in regards to the above. I currently have a permit to carry a pistol or revolver in the state of CT. I will be flying to another state in Dec. and would like to fit in some target shooting with my brother (I will be flying from JFK). From what I can glean in speaking with others, I will not be allowed (& probably arrested) if I try to declare an unloaded/locked pistol as part of my checked baggage as I don't have a NY state or NYC carry permit. Can anyone verify this or share an experience? I phoned the port authority this afternoon in which the conversation went something like this:
Desk Sargeant: May I help you?
Me: Hello, just a quick question: If I am a resident of CT with a valid permit, can I declare a firearm as part of my checked luggage when traveling from JFK?
Desk Sargeant: Is it a pistol or long gun?
Me: Pistol
Desk Sargeant: Do you have a carry permit issued by NYC or NY state?
Me: No, but it will be unloaded & locked in a hard sided container which follows federal requirements.
Desk Sargeant: Leave it at home (followed by click and dial tone).
After having this conversation I suppose I will be using my brothers guns (or ship mine via FFL to FFL, as I really don't want to be arrested right around Christmas (my wife wouldn't be too understanding...).
Comments? Suggestions (besides using another airport, which is tempting)?
Thank you.
I'm new to the forums here and wanted to introduce myself- in addition I have a question in regards to the above. I currently have a permit to carry a pistol or revolver in the state of CT. I will be flying to another state in Dec. and would like to fit in some target shooting with my brother (I will be flying from JFK). From what I can glean in speaking with others, I will not be allowed (& probably arrested) if I try to declare an unloaded/locked pistol as part of my checked baggage as I don't have a NY state or NYC carry permit. Can anyone verify this or share an experience? I phoned the port authority this afternoon in which the conversation went something like this:
Desk Sargeant: May I help you?
Me: Hello, just a quick question: If I am a resident of CT with a valid permit, can I declare a firearm as part of my checked luggage when traveling from JFK?
Desk Sargeant: Is it a pistol or long gun?
Me: Pistol
Desk Sargeant: Do you have a carry permit issued by NYC or NY state?
Me: No, but it will be unloaded & locked in a hard sided container which follows federal requirements.
Desk Sargeant: Leave it at home (followed by click and dial tone).
After having this conversation I suppose I will be using my brothers guns (or ship mine via FFL to FFL, as I really don't want to be arrested right around Christmas (my wife wouldn't be too understanding...).
Comments? Suggestions (besides using another airport, which is tempting)?
Thank you.