Guns (fake ones) on planes.

[bazelos 0]

So I will be flying back home in a few months time, I am leaving the place where I currently live and will be selling/binning most of my stuff, and taking back home what only need.

I managed to get this co2 gun, it's a makarov, very nice little gun, I can't seem to find it easily, so I would really like to take it back home, would the airport security give me hassle for having it in my check-in bag? Of course without any co2 canisters or any pellets in.

I could dismalte it and send it by mail piece by piece but I'd rather not really.

He who makes a beast of himself gets rid of the pain of being a man.

[jasonRose 0]

They are pretty cool about letting you check firearms. However you have to give them heads up prior to checking it on the plane and bring a lockable case for it.

Although it has been about a year and half since I took a gun on a trip.

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[JohnMitchell 16]

Since it's not a firearm, I think you can mail it in one piece. But since it looks like a firearm, no f-ing way will they let you carry it on the plane. Just to be on the safe side, I would declare it and check it in a locked case, just like a real firearm.

[JohnRich 4]

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Since it's not a firearm, I think you can mail it in one piece. But since it looks like a firearm, no f-ing way will they let you carry it on the plane. Just to be on the safe side, I would declare it and check it in a locked case, just like a real firearm.

What he said. (Repeating for emphasis) You'll get in HUGE trouble if you try and take this on the plane.

Mail it to yourself. Declare it in a locked case at baggage checkin. But DO NOT go through x-ray with it.

The CO2 cartridges are forbidden too, since they are compressed air, and low air pressure could cause them to discharge or explode. I found that out once when traveling with my emergency flotation gear - I had to mail it to myself, then do that again on the return trip. What a hassle...

[bazelos 0]

I ment the check-in bagage that goes in the aircraft's holdin, not the carry on bag that you carry in the cabin...no that would be pretty stupid even for me I live in the UK and I will be going to Greece, now I'v heard about post items being xrayed, but I guess I can take my chances.

He who makes a beast of himself gets rid of the pain of being a man.

[JohnMitchell 16]

Ahhh, in the UK, they still let you have those dangerous air pistols? Could lead to criminal activity.

Not sure what the gun laws are in Greece, but I would hope an air pistol would be allowed.

[Lindercles 0]

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Ahhh, in the UK, they still let you have those dangerous air pistols? Could lead to criminal activity.

Or worse, you'll shoot your eye out!

[JohnMitchell 16]

Do you ever get the "leper" treatment when checking in guns for flights? Firearms make some people, including counter agents and passengers around you very uncomfortable. I remember checking in a handgun for a flight once, and the agent gave me one of "those" looks. Then the next bag I checked had my parachute in it, but I sure as hell didn't tell her what was in that bag.

[JohnMitchell 16]

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Or worse, you'll shoot your eye out!

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[bazelos 0]

Yes, I know, English pussy laws could give me some hassle, but I am not doing anything bad, I am not putting anyone in danger, so what's the big deal? I am flying December 22nd, so if you don't see me around after that, assume the worse!

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Do you ever get the "leper" treatment when checking in guns for flights? Firearms make some people, including counter agents and passengers around you very uncomfortable. I remember checking in a handgun for a flight once, and the agent gave me one of "those" looks. Then the next bag I checked had my parachute in it, but I sure as hell didn't tell her what was in that bag.

"There is a man intenting to shoot pilots and crew, then bail out with his parachute, do I shot him in the head or what?"

He who makes a beast of himself gets rid of the pain of being a man.

[kbordson 8]

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Do you ever get the "leper" treatment when checking in guns for flights? Firearms make some people, including counter agents and passengers around you very uncomfortable. I remember checking in a handgun for a flight once, and the agent gave me one of "those" looks. Then the next bag I checked had my parachute in it, but I sure as hell didn't tell her what was in that bag.

Nope, no leper treatment... I actually prefer to have something in my checked bags. It seems to be the only way you can securely lock your baggage so that the "security" types don't go pawing through my stuff. And if I get one of "those" looks... so be it.