Transport a Handgun Through LaGuardia to FL

[zorro]

I had a search on here, but couldn't see a specific on this question

On Thursday, I am heading to Sarasota, FL from LaGuardia

I have a CCW for FL and a permit for NYS (NOT a NYC permit - not rich enough to pay for that!)

I have had a look on the LaGuardia website and this is what I can find

"State gun laws vary considerably. Before possessing and carrying firearms into New York please be aware of local New York City gun control laws. Please check with New York City Police prior to possessing and carrying a weapon into New York City".

But that is all I can find on their website

I think that means that I cannot transport it via LaGuardia as that is in the City and my permit does not allow me to carry in the City, which the airport is part of?

Now if I was flying from Westchester, it would not be an issue, assuming I follow the correct procedures - check the gun in, lockbox, unloaded, double lock, etc, etc

And fairly generic info on the TSA website;

Firearms and Ammunition | Transportation Security Administration

TSA has guidelines in place for the storage and transportation of firearms on passenger aircraft.

www.tsa.gov

With everything that is going on right now, I clearly do not want to take a risk of spending the next X years in jail and being a prime example of a white domestic terrorist trying to board an aircraft!!

May be easier just to either wait till I fly from Westchester of just purchase in FL

Any information on this?

Thanks

 

[Saltwater60]

I would take that as you can not and I repeat can not take it into NYC or you will likely be arrested. You can ship the gun to yourself as an alternative. I would not risk it as it will likely end badly for you. You can call to see if they will allow you to bring it in, but I wouldn’t count on it.

 

[zorro]

I would take that as you can not and I repeat can not take it into NYC or you will likely be arrested. You can ship the gun to yourself as an alternative. I would not risk it as it will likely end badly for you. You can call to see if they will allow you to bring it in, but I wouldn’t count on it.

Yeah, that is what I thought since LaGuardia is classed as NYC

Several other forums I read said there should be no issue - but I honestly, dont see how that is possible based on the wording on the airport site

Just not worth the risk or the hassle to be honest

Crazy, totally crazy!

I need to look into shipping to myself - good idea

Thanks

 

[livingston]

Yeah, that is what I thought since LaGuardia is classed as NYC

Several other forums I read said there should be no issue - but I honestly, dont see how that is possible based on the wording on the airport site

Just not worth the risk or the hassle to be honest

Crazy, totally crazy!

I need to look into shipping to myself - good idea

Thanks

I believe that a big issue is if a flight is delayed over night the airport would give you your guns back . Now you are doing an overnight stay with handguns without a permit . I understand this may be rare perhaps the policy is different than in the past. ... Also theft is not uncommon at many airports. .. I believe this has been posted in the past.
On a side note I knew a stewardess in the past and flights were delayed all the time.
5/17/2022

Over 1,400 Delays & Cancellations Hit NYC Airports Due to Severe Weather​

LaGuardia Airport alone reported over 200 cancellations yesterday.​

Over 1,400 Delays & Cancellations Hit NYC Airports Due to Severe Weather

Check your flight status!

www.thrillist.com

 

[Saltwater60]

I believe that a big issue is if a flight is delayed over night the airport would give you your guns back . Now you are doing an overnight stay with handguns without a permit . I understand this may be rare perhaps the policy is different than in the past. ... Also theft is not uncommon at many airports. .. I believe this has been posted in the past.
On a side note I knew a stewardess in the past and flights were delayed all the time.
5/17/2022

Over 1,400 Delays & Cancellations Hit NYC Airports Due to Severe Weather​

LaGuardia Airport alone reported over 200 cancellations yesterday.​

Over 1,400 Delays & Cancellations Hit NYC Airports Due to Severe Weather

Check your flight status!

www.thrillist.com

NYC says you need a NYC permit to bring a pistol into NYC, he does not have one. They will likely not accept the federal rule on transport and you are declaring the firearm. It’s not worth the hassle because the chances of you needing the gun in that trip are so rare.
But yes you are correct if you get stuck and there are a lot of canceled flights these days you’re screwed. Also don’t think the TSA won’t call the NYPD a on you.

 

[Saltwater60]

Yeah, that is what I thought since LaGuardia is classed as NYC

Several other forums I read said there should be no issue - but I honestly, dont see how that is possible based on the wording on the airport site

Just not worth the risk or the hassle to be honest

Crazy, totally crazy!

I need to look into shipping to myself - good idea

Thanks

It’s not worth it. I’m not sure what the rules are in FL and where you’re going to be staying but look into shipping yourself the gun and then fly outside of NYC aim the return.

 

[repete]

Flying FROM NYC airport is totally different than flying THRU the same airport. FROM has ground travelwith a gun that you are not allowed to have there, simply put DON'T DO IT!

 

[zorro]

Totally agree - not going to do it - I though that but just wanted to make sure I wasnt missing something in my interpretation!!

The plan is leaving the gun in FL, so it will not be coming back with me - it will remain in my FL home

Ok - shipping from myself to myself in FL doesnt appear to be too straightforward either from what I can tell no matter what shipping option i use

FEDEX - need to be a "licensee" which I think means FFL

https://www.fedex.com/en-us/shipping/how-to-ship-firearms.html

UPS - looks like a FFL is required

https://www.fedex.com/en-us/shipping/how-to-ship-firearms.html

USPS - again, I dont see a clear way to do it

43 Firearms | Postal Explorer

pe.usps.com

Maybe I have missed something, but I just dont see any of those allowing a handgun to be shipped from the owner (me) to the owner (me) in Florida?

 

[ManualF150]

Only way to legally do it is sending it to a FFL. USPS doesn't do handguns period. Pretty cut and dry.

You don't need to be a FFL to send it, but you need to let UPS or FedEx know there is a pistol in it and it's going to a FFL addressee.

Make sure it's unloaded and no ammo goes with it. Needs to be insured and properly sealed.

 

[Phazer]

You can ship s firearm to yourself in another state without using an FFL.

May a nonlicensee ship firearms interstate for his or her use in hunting or other lawful activity? | Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

Yes. A person may ship a firearm to him or herself in care of another person in the state where he or she intends to hunt or engage in any other lawful activity. The package should be addressed to the owner “in the care of” the out–of–state resident. Upon reaching its destination, persons other...

www.atf.gov

May a nonlicensee ship firearms interstate for his or her use in hunting or other lawful activity?​

Yes. A person may ship a firearm to him or herself in care of another person in the state where he or she intends to hunt or engage in any other lawful activity. The package should be addressed to the owner “in the care of” the out–of–state resident. Upon reaching its destination, persons other than the owner may not open the package or take possession of the firearm.

 

[Phazer]

I had a search on here, but couldn't see a specific on this question

On Thursday, I am heading to Sarasota, FL from LaGuardia

I have a CCW for FL and a permit for NYS (NOT a NYC permit - not rich enough to pay for that!)

I have had a look on the LaGuardia website and this is what I can find

"State gun laws vary considerably. Before possessing and carrying firearms into New York please be aware of local New York City gun control laws. Please check with New York City Police prior to possessing and carrying a weapon into New York City".

But that is all I can find on their website

I think that means that I cannot transport it via LaGuardia as that is in the City and my permit does not allow me to carry in the City, which the airport is part of?

Now if I was flying from Westchester, it would not be an issue, assuming I follow the correct procedures - check the gun in, lockbox, unloaded, double lock, etc, etc

And fairly generic info on the TSA website;

Firearms and Ammunition | Transportation Security Administration

TSA has guidelines in place for the storage and transportation of firearms on passenger aircraft.

www.tsa.gov

With everything that is going on right now, I clearly do not want to take a risk of spending the next X years in jail and being a prime example of a white domestic terrorist trying to board an aircraft!!

May be easier just to either wait till I fly from Westchester of just purchase in FL

Any information on this?

Thanks

Going through Westchester is no problem.

Simply have firearm appropriately cased, declare it, officer inspects it, case in luggage gets closed, and it goes into checked luggage. You then pick it up at your destination.

When I transported some pistols to Florida, I had my non-TSA locked pistol case secured inside a TSA-locked suitcase. Looked like any other piece of luggage

Funny part: After I declared the pistols, the gate agent took me over to the luggage screener. Luggage screener said, "I'm going to run your bag through the scanner. If it comes up with a warning, I'll call the airport police over to examine it." Of course it showed up as a "warning." I'd just declared that it contained pistols. Anyway, Westchester airport police were very nice and polite. Officer asked me to open the case. He wanted to verify that the pistols were all unloaded and that they were on my permit. He asked me to show him the serial numbers on the pistols. I told him that he could inspect whatever he wanted, but that he'd have to handle the pistols. I did not want to be on airport surveillance touching a firearm.

Whole inspection took about 5 minutes and I was then on my way to the gate.

 

[zorro]

You can ship s firearm to yourself in another state without using an FFL.

May a nonlicensee ship firearms interstate for his or her use in hunting or other lawful activity? | Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

Yes. A person may ship a firearm to him or herself in care of another person in the state where he or she intends to hunt or engage in any other lawful activity. The package should be addressed to the owner “in the care of” the out–of–state resident. Upon reaching its destination, persons other...

www.atf.gov

May a nonlicensee ship firearms interstate for his or her use in hunting or other lawful activity?​

Yes. A person may ship a firearm to him or herself in care of another person in the state where he or she intends to hunt or engage in any other lawful activity. The package should be addressed to the owner “in the care of” the out–of–state resident. Upon reaching its destination, persons other than the owner may not open the package or take possession of the firearm.

This is interesting, because from what I can see, USPS, UPS AND FEDEX don’t appear to allow it, unless I missed it somewhere

I appreciate the ATF says yes, but I cant see where those 3 shippers allow it?

 

[zorro]

Going through Westchester is no problem.

Simply have firearm appropriately cased, declare it, officer inspects it, case in luggage gets closed, and it goes into checked luggage. You then pick it up at your destination.

When I transported some pistols to Florida, I had my non-TSA locked pistol case secured inside a TSA-locked suitcase. Looked like any other piece of luggage

Funny part: After I declared the pistols, the gate agent took me over to the luggage screener. Luggage screener said, "I'm going to run your bag through the scanner. If it comes up with a warning, I'll call the airport police over to examine it." Of course it showed up as a "warning." I'd just declared that it contained pistols. Anyway, Westchester airport police were very nice and polite. Officer asked me to open the case. He wanted to verify that the pistols were all unloaded and that they were on my permit. He asked me to show him the serial numbers on the pistols. I told him that he could inspect whatever he wanted, but that he'd have to handle the pistols. I did not want to be on airport surveillance touching a firearm.

Whole inspection took about 5 minutes and I was then on my way to the gate.

Yeah good shout - I don’t think I would be comfortable picking up the handgun in the airport either ……….even though it is clearly unloaded

 

[zorro]

Only way to legally do it is sending it to a FFL. USPS doesn't do handguns period. Pretty cut and dry.

You don't need to be a FFL to send it, but you need to let UPS or FedEx know there is a pistol in it and it's going to a FFL addressee.

Make sure it's unloaded and no ammo goes with it. Needs to be insured and properly sealed.

yeah, I though someone was suggesting I could send it from myself to myself in FL??

I could not see any other shippers who offered that option……..even though the ATF seems to allow it??

 

[Acer-m14]

This is interesting, because from what I can see, USPS, UPS AND FEDEX don’t appear to allow it, unless I missed it somewhere

I appreciate the ATF says yes, but I cant see where those 3 shippers allow it?

UPS or FEDEX .. one has to .. or how could you ship your pistol to the manufacture for repairs ?

the issues you may run into is what ups/fedex place you can do it at ..

 

[Acer-m14]

@zorro watch this video ..

 

[zorro]

Insane

yeah - I am not taking it to the airport - no way

 

[zorro]

UPS or FEDEX .. one has to .. or how could you ship your pistol to the manufacture for repairs ?

the issues you may run into is what ups/fedex place you can do it at ..

Ah - good point

Will try to go tomorrow to UPS/USPS/FEDEX and try to figure out who ships from me in NY to me in Florida…………without the ATF coming through my front door

 

[Acer-m14]

USPS is a no go .. ups or fedex only choices

 

[Acer-m14]

another option is .. fly out of another airport that's not under NYC BS ..

LaGuardia and JFK i bet is .. no go too ..

find another airport then you can land there and pick up your gun in the locked case and go home

 

[Truebeliever]

Why fly out of NYC. Drive to Philly and fly out of there instead if you want to take a firearm down there. Why take the chance?

 

[RooftopKorean]

DO NOT bring your handgun to ANY NYC airport unless you are active LEO, have NYC unrestricted carry or HR218. You will be arrested on the spot at the airport.

 

[Saltwater60]

This is interesting, because from what I can see, USPS, UPS AND FEDEX don’t appear to allow it, unless I missed it somewhere

I appreciate the ATF says yes, but I cant see where those 3 shippers allow it?

You have to go to the hub and you can’t use a small local franchise place. As far as I knew the hub in Buffalo of UPS used to ship pistols. I had to return one to the manufacturer through fed ex and ruger isn’t an FFL from what I know. Call the UPS or Fed Ex hub nearest you and ask.
USPS a will not allow you to ship and it’s a federal building so you can not bring a firearm onto USPS property so don’t go that route either.

 

[spat]

I would take that as you can not and I repeat can not take it into NYC or you will likely be arrested. You can ship the gun to yourself as an alternative. I would not risk it as it will likely end badly for you. You can call to see if they will allow you to bring it in, but I wouldn’t count on it.

18 USC § 926A (firearm owners protection act) should cover what he's doing and it is perfectly legal.

I am sure NYPD will agree after you've sat in jail for a while and spent $100k for a lawyer to explain it to them.

They will conveniently forget all about that before they arrest the next guy.

 

[pshift]

DONT DO IT (for all of the reasons above). Go through HPN or SWF. No problems departing from either of those with your NYS CCW.

 

[Parzival]

Just went through the same thing booking a flight home (Binghamton) from Montana.

I just avoided the NYC/Newark airports and found a flight into Syracuse. Only layover is also where I can legally possess my G19.

Just avoid the commie airports next time.

 

[zorro]

Totally agree guys - I will not be taking the handgun anywhere near the NYC airports

I usually fly out of Westchester, but this time the flight time and price did not fit, so booked LaGuardia instead

I think I will just wait and purchase an additional hand gun in FL, rather than risk any hassle - I can then drive/take all my guns down to FL when I finally move down permanently, unless I fly out of Westchester in the next few months

Just crazy the hoops we need to jump through

Maybe the upcoming Supreme Court case will resolve this for NYC......................but who knows

Thanks for all the input guys - really appreciated

 

[zorro]

In fact - quick update

I have just found a FEDEX Hub 1.1 miles from my current address and they deal with "dangerous Goods shipping"

So going to go along and ask then for their process and see what they say - will update once I get the info


Ok - just back from FEDEX...................that is a NO

They will only ship a firearm from Business to Business (eg, a repair) or from an FFL to FFL

And in fact, I just checked their website;

"NONLICENSEE Shippers"

Non licensees are prohibited from shipping firearms with FEDEX

 

[zorro]

And looking at the UPS website, I cant see how it works with them either;

How To Ship Firearms | UPS - United States

Information from UPS about how to ship firearms, which are considered a special-care shipment and require some extra steps before packing them up and shipping.

www.ups.com

UPS accepts packages containing firearms (as defined by Title 18, Chapter 44, and Title 26, Chapter 53 of the United States Code) for transportation only in the following cases:

• (a) Between licensed importers, licensed manufacturers, licensed dealers, and licensed collectors (as defined in Title 18, Chapter 44 of the United States Code), and government agencies
• (b) Where not otherwise prohibited by federal, state or local law, such as:
  • (i) from an individual to a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, licensed dealer, or licensed collector
  • (ii) from a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, licensed dealer, or licensed collector to an individual.

There is nothing there permitting "individual to individual" that i can see?



What do I use .....................a carrier pigeon!!

 

[Saltwater60]

Totally agree guys - I will not be taking the handgun anywhere near the NYC airports

I usually fly out of Westchester, but this time the flight time and price did not fit, so booked LaGuardia instead

I think I will just wait and purchase an additional hand gun in FL, rather than risk any hassle - I can then drive/take all my guns down to FL when I finally move down permanently, unless I fly out of Westchester in the next few months

Just crazy the hoops we need to jump through

Maybe the upcoming Supreme Court case will resolve this for NYC......................but who knows

Thanks for all the input guys - really appreciated

Are you legally an FL resident? If not no pistol for you from an FFL in FL.