Nanook145
.40 S&W
I am flying to Kansas City next week out of Newark airport and wanted to take a handgun with me as my NY permit is valid in both Kansas and Missouri. Would there any be any issue with this considering the passage of FOPA?
Flying out of Newark with handgun
- Thread starter Nanook145
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Fly out of NY or don't bring it is my suggestion. On you to prove uninterrupted travel if something doesn't go right.
Bob
6.5 Creedmoor
I've never tried it. If you do, however, make sure you have a copy of this memo with you.
https://d3uwh8jpzww49g.cloudfront.net/sharedmedia/1509107/don-young-nyc-fopa.pdf
https://d3uwh8jpzww49g.cloudfront.net/sharedmedia/1509107/don-young-nyc-fopa.pdf
Marine Cpl
.577 Tyrannosaur.
Don't do it. The corrupt 3rd circuit has ruled that FOPA doesn't apply to airline travel.
3rd Circ. Says Port Authority Can Confiscate Firearms - Law360
3rd Circ. Says Port Authority Can Confiscate Firearms - Law360
Truebeliever
6.5 Creedmoor
I had to edit. You were right.
I can legally carry in NJ and I would not fly out of Newark with a gun if I can help it.
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kev74
20×102mm Vulcan
Ups or FedEx the gun to yourself at the place you'll be staying. You will probably get arrested if you try to check a gun a Newark.
Nanook145
.40 S&W
Really? Are you sure about that? Because FOPA says that so long as the trip is “continuous and uninterrupted” and your gun is legally possessed in the state of origin and destination, the laws of whatever states you need to pass through are irrelevant. It mentions nothing as to what the means of travel is. Since my I have a permit to own/carry a handgun in NY (origin) and Kansas Cit (destination), I don’t see what the problem is? I certainly will not pay to have a small item sent across the country to a hotel I have never even been to for 3 day business trip.
Marine Cpl
.577 Tyrannosaur.
This is from their ruling. Like I said before. I wouldn't do it.
In light of the plain meaning of the statute, fully
corroborated by the legislative history, we hold that section
926A benefits only those who wish to transport firearms in
vehicles—and not, therefore, any of the kinds of
“transportation” that, by necessity, would be involved should
a person like those represented by the Association wish to
transport a firearm by foot through an airport terminal or Port
Authority site.
Truebeliever
6.5 Creedmoor
The court case cited goes to how it must be transported in the case and in a car. Once it’s out of the car, FOPA doesn’t apply
Nanook145
.40 S&W
Definitely news to me. I thought the wording of FOPA couldn’t be any more clear, but as is usual with anti-gun zealots, they have decided to interpret it in whatever way is conveinient for them. Super disappointing.....,,Anyone know when that concealed carry bill is getting passed?
Marine Cpl
.577 Tyrannosaur.
Corrupt courts.
kev74
20×102mm Vulcan
The law is very clear. And the police at Newark airport will illegally arrest you and steal your gun. Its not right, but its likely what will happen.
Take the money you were going to spend checking your bag and use it to overnight your gun to yourself.
Take the money you were going to spend checking your bag and use it to overnight your gun to yourself.
Saltwater60
20×102mm Vulcan
I don’t agree with it, but I could see how they could rule driving to an airport and stopping at the airport is not continuous travel. If your a legal gun owner it should not matter the state.
I have heard many time of people getting arrested in NJ with pistols. I would not do it. I agree fly out of NY. I would not even bring my gun to NYC airport to check it to fly anywhere.
I have heard many time of people getting arrested in NJ with pistols. I would not do it. I agree fly out of NY. I would not even bring my gun to NYC airport to check it to fly anywhere.
Nanook145
.40 S&W
Would flying out of JFK in Queens even make a difference here based on what others are saying?
Truebeliever
6.5 Creedmoor
I would go to steward or PA airports if you need to carry where you are going.
Nanook145
.40 S&W
Well maybe next time I guess because I already bought my ticket:/
masterswimmer
.450/400 Nitro Ex
With all due respect 145, when did Newark, NJ become part of your permitting state of NY?
@Truebeliever said it best, try Stewart Airport in Newburgh, NY. You'll be glad you did.
Dr. Evil
20×102mm Vulcan
Sad we even have to have threads about this.
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Nanook145
.40 S&W
i was referring to FOPA which says that so long as you have a valid permit in the origin and destination states, you may freely pass through other states regardless of whether or not they recognize your permit.