piscifauna
.177 BB
Is it legal to travel out of the country (USA) with rifle build kits including the 80% lower? Does one need to declare it or nothing at all since it's not considered as a legal firearm.
International travel from NY with Rifle Build Kit
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Karpteach
6.5 Creedmoor
Taking potential firearms into many countries is illegal. You’d probably get a VERY stiff penalty in Europe. What possible reason would you have to take a potential SR out of country?
I’d think this out very carefully!
I’d think this out very carefully!
BDinPutnam
.475 A&M Magnum
96coal449
.308 Win
Why?
Target
6.5 Creedmoor
Perfectly legal.
Can also be in your carry on man purse seeing as it is just parts and not a weapon.
Ammo in quantities above 6000 rounds must be transported in your checked baggage though. It exceeds the weight limit of over head storage unless they're hollow points. Hollow points have less depleted uranium in the tips and are therefore lighter.
This of course only applies to international air flights.
If you're driving to France or Belgium , there is no concern as they have open borders and do not man ( I suppose I should say "staff" ) border crossings. At least there was nobody there the last time I drove through. Felt kinda wierd. I pulled up to what looked like a toll booth and waited for some one to come out. After a few minutes I continued my journey. Perhaps the agent was taking a dump, who knows. Anyhow I had a good time in Paris.
Things may have changed since 1989 though.
The " Don't Ask , Don't Tell " mindset is what I would go by.
Can also be in your carry on man purse seeing as it is just parts and not a weapon.
Ammo in quantities above 6000 rounds must be transported in your checked baggage though. It exceeds the weight limit of over head storage unless they're hollow points. Hollow points have less depleted uranium in the tips and are therefore lighter.
This of course only applies to international air flights.
If you're driving to France or Belgium , there is no concern as they have open borders and do not man ( I suppose I should say "staff" ) border crossings. At least there was nobody there the last time I drove through. Felt kinda wierd. I pulled up to what looked like a toll booth and waited for some one to come out. After a few minutes I continued my journey. Perhaps the agent was taking a dump, who knows. Anyhow I had a good time in Paris.
Things may have changed since 1989 though.
The " Don't Ask , Don't Tell " mindset is what I would go by.
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Target
6.5 Creedmoor
Another thought....
You may not be able to complete your 80% lower out of country because their electrical grid is different than ours. You can get adapters for the wall outlets at Walmart or even Amazon.
This may not help much as Europe ( or at least Germany ) uses 120 volt 50 hz power compared to the 60 hz in the US.
I'm not sure what Mexico uses because , well fuck Mexico.
You may not be able to complete your 80% lower out of country because their electrical grid is different than ours. You can get adapters for the wall outlets at Walmart or even Amazon.
This may not help much as Europe ( or at least Germany ) uses 120 volt 50 hz power compared to the 60 hz in the US.
I'm not sure what Mexico uses because , well fuck Mexico.
Robin
.475 A&M Magnum
Is this a trick question?
Robin
Robin
Eddie Gunks
.338 Win Mag
No
Eddie Gunks
.338 Win Mag
why do i bother.....
96coal449
.308 Win
How come we don't have no troll smilies?
kev74
20×102mm Vulcan
Don't listen to @Bullet Guy . He's just mad because you didn't buy it from him.
Bring it along and be sure to send a postcard when you get there.
Bring it along and be sure to send a postcard when you get there.
piscifauna
.177 BB
So you're saying I can board a flight from JFK for Asia, having the following items in my checked luggage: a stock, upper, barrel and possibly a 80% finished lower and TSA will allow it?
GOYABEAN
.950 JDJ
swing for the fences 
Target
6.5 Creedmoor
Oh..you're going to Asia.
I know nothing of Asian firearm laws.
I probably wouldn't attempt it then.
Nor would I rely on internet forums for legal advice.
I know nothing of Asian firearm laws.
I probably wouldn't attempt it then.
Nor would I rely on internet forums for legal advice.
Jsmegs77
.308 Win
What constitutes a firearm varies by locale. In Europe, the lower is not a firearm. But the barrel and firing apparatus may very well be. Also worthy of mention is the fact that a number of countries ban calibers that are used by military outfits. Source locally, or if you’re going for full on international man of mystery just find a way to smuggle the entire item.
Popcorn, anyone?
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Popcorn, anyone?
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Eddie Gunks
.338 Win Mag
It is about the usa. You can not export ANY gun part without a permit. This includes some optics
I love how American citizens think the laws here apply to them once they leave our borders! Let alone asking the question online as to the potential legal ramifications doing so.
Just lol...
I don't think a valid defense would be tell a judge abroad that you read it online would get you out of the shit. I wouldn't even contemplate it without doing proper research, even contacting the State Sept., ie, our own laws, or the country I plan to visit. LMAO!
Good luck!
Just lol...
I don't think a valid defense would be tell a judge abroad that you read it online would get you out of the shit. I wouldn't even contemplate it without doing proper research, even contacting the State Sept., ie, our own laws, or the country I plan to visit. LMAO!
Good luck!
What an idiot.
If you want to leave the country with a rifle like that, join the military.
If you want to leave the country with a rifle like that, join the military.
BDinPutnam
.475 A&M Magnum
Billy, you ever been in a Turkish prison?