My Wife, My Gun, My options?

[joefreas]

I got my chick one of these.
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Just an idea-

[paul0660]

The card should be outside the gun's case because that case is locked with YOUR lock and the card lets TSA know the gun has been declared in case they Xray and see it.

[morfeeis]

Thanks folks......

[mrdd]

I recently transported a firearm on southwest. TSA never came into the picture. I filled out a card which stated it was unloaded in locked case. I put the card in the case, and checked the bag. The ticket agent never even asked for demo it was unloaded.

On my outgoing flight it didn't even raise an eyebrow. Here is the card, put it in the case, ok have a great flight.

The return flight was a tiny bit more inconvenient. Flew out of Las Vegas. Ticket agent sighed and rolled eyes when I declared the firearm. Gave me the same card to fill out. Got into a minor debate with her as she said I should put the card OUTSIDE the locked case but inside the suitcase. I wanted to put it inside the locked case as I did the first time so it couldn't get separated from the gun. Next time I will probably carry some tape and just tape it on the outside if they want. Then I was told to go to the end of the baggage counter and wait 15 mins. If no one came asking for me then I was clear to go to the gate. (I think thats in case TSA or anyone wants you to open the case) No one showed up, but allow some extra time in case you have to wait around.

The return flight ticket agent was arguably wrong. This why I think it is a mistake to put a firearm container inside another piece of luggage. The reason for putting the tag inside the locked firearm container is that it proves that you declared it correctly. If the documentation is placed outside the locked container and gets misplaced, there is no proof that you declared it.

[Decoligny]

PC 12026 & 12026.1 are what you want to read for the relevant exemptions to PC 12025's ban on concealed carry without a license that apply in the car. See 12026.2 if she takes it out of the car. Note there are certain specific locations, like the parking lot of a US Post Office for example, where it will be a crime to even have the in the car in this manner.



I'm pretty sure a federal agency like the FAA doesn't give a crap about California's handgun registration database to even tell who's gun it is.

Crime, not so much, more like an infraction. The maximum penalty for bringing a firearm onto Post Office property is a $50.00 fine.

Not recommending breaking "the law", just letting everyone know that it is not like holding up an armored car in its severity.

[sl4ck3r]

The card should be outside the gun's case because that case is locked with YOUR lock and the card lets TSA know the gun has been declared in case they Xray and see it.

Wrong. Regardless of whether you put it inside another case they (are suppose to) put the card inside the locked (with your locks) case. The card can be seen on xray I believe, but either way the TSA doesn't have access to the card normally.

I'm not a lawyer or TSA.

[Tanner68]

PC 12026 & 12026.1 are what you want to read for the relevant exemptions to PC 12025's ban on concealed carry without a license that apply in the car. See 12026.2 if she takes it out of the car. Note there are certain specific locations, like the parking lot of a US Post Office for example, where it will be a crime to even have the in the car in this manner.

I would have the relevant PC printed out and in the car, and review it with your GF. The right citation at the right moment could avert a bad situation. I think a lot of cops think a loaded magazine is a serious breach of the law.