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Old Jun 21, 2011 | 4:30 pm
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SATTSO
 
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Originally Posted by Combat Medic
Except that the airline cannot legally ship the firearm. The only legal thing that the airline can do is bring the owner of the firearm to the firearm and then they can travel together.
Sorry, I have seen it happen where the police take possession of a firearm in the situation I describe. And it actually makes sense, in a way. When the police get there, its at the point where the case is no longer locked - and the gun can not fly if its not locked. Do you really think the airline will buy a lock for the passenger even if its their mistake?? Since when do airlines treat passengers nicely?

I am guessing as to whether or not a gun will be shipped. Once at that point, its beyond TSA's hands.
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