Travel with a suppressor through Newark or buy one in RSA and leave it

[Letzhunt]

I know its been talked about before in general but has anyone traveled through Newark Airport and travelled with a suppressor? The other option that I may think is better is to speak with the Outfitter and have him either purchase or arrange for me to purchase a suppressor with a 5/8x24 thread while I'm there and leave it for the next time or for others to use as a bonus for those with a threaded barrel and not using a camp gun. Thoughts?

 

[BRICKBURN]

https://www.africahunting.com/threads/how-to-bring-a-suppressor-to-south-africa.15732/

 

[Ontario Hunter]

Have you considered just doing without while you're there? Shouldn't be a whole lot of shooting involved if you know your gun. I get the advantage of a suppressor at the range but hunting not so much. I absolutely do not pay any attention to recoil in the field. My focus is entirely on the game I'm shooting at.

 

[Letzhunt]

Nothing to do with recoil. More about the noise as my hearing has suffered over the years and I can't afford to damage it anymore. I used the ear protectors that are attached to the band on my last safari and it worked well but I much prefer to use a suppressor as I do at home.

 

[Hooknbullet2]

Myself and three friends traveled through Newark with Suppressors in June of this year. Put them in your checked bag not your gun case. No issues.

 

[Letzhunt]

Myself and three friends traveled through Newark with Suppressors in June of this year. Put them in your checked bag not your gun case. No issues.

That sounds like a better plan. Did you do the 4457 form just in case

 

[Hunting Hitman]

Be careful as a year ago while returning from Alaska my wife packed the suppressor in a checked bag(not the rifle case) and was flagged by luggage screeners. She returned to the counter and was forced to purchase a pistol case with locks and check it separately.

She received a fine and lost TSA pre check for 6 months.

Just place the suppressor in your rifle case and have it all documented on the form 4457.

HH

 

[Hooknbullet2]

I had my tax stamp and my trust paperwork. I did not do a 4457 for the suppressor.

Transporting Firearms and Ammunition | Transportation Security Administration

www.tsa.gov

 

[sniper7]

I’ve always kept mine in my checked gun case with it on the form 4457. Taken it on my last 2 trips, both through London from the states with no questions asked. In SA they don’t care at all. Wasn’t looked at anywhere in Africa, only in the states.

 

[sureshot375]

I bought a really nice one and left it. It was way less expensive than buying one in the states. I was taking kids who were very new to shooting and very noise/recoil sensitive

. A suppressor was a must for me.

It’s been covered here before, although people get by without doing it the right way, technically you have to ask for permission to temporarily export a suppressor.

 

[sniper7]

How much are suppressors in SA?

 

[Philip Glass]

I know its been talked about before in general but has anyone traveled through Newark Airport and travelled with a suppressor? The other option that I may think is better is to speak with the Outfitter and have him either purchase or arrange for me to purchase a suppressor with a 5/8x24 thread while I'm there and leave it for the next time or for others to use as a bonus for those with a threaded barrel and not using a camp gun. Thoughts?

Do Not fly through NJ or NY with a handgun or a suppressor. In the event of a cancelled flight and you take possession of your bags you are instantly a felon and have no recourse.
Just ask your outfitter what he can do for you.
Have a great trip!

 

[HankBuck]

Do Not fly through NJ or NY with a handgun or a suppressor. In the event of a cancelled flight and you take possession of your bags you are instantly a felon and have no recourse.
Just ask your outfitter what he can do for you.
Have a great trip!

I know its been talked about before in general but has anyone traveled through Newark Airport and travelled with a suppressor? The other option that I may think is better is to speak with the Outfitter and have him either purchase or arrange for me to purchase a suppressor with a 5/8x24 thread while I'm there and leave it for the next time or for others to use as a bonus for those with a threaded barrel and not using a camp gun. Thoughts?

@Letzhunt @Philip Glass: in New Jersey not only are suppressors ILLEGAL but so is any firearm that has a barrel “threaded” to accept a Suppressor. While many people may have slipped thru Newark Airport without a problem - there is a risk. Do Not think TSA knows the Laws - they only follow TSA policy and barely know that. If anything happens where you need to reclaim your bag - then get checked in again = Problems could arise. NJ is notorious for prosecuting Gun Law violations regardless of mistakes, intent, or any common sense. Having lived there - I would Never take a risk flying thru Newark Airport with anything illegal in NJ….but that is just my opinion.
If you want a more detailed and objective understanding of NJ “Gun Laws” read a book by “Evan Nappen” on NY Gun Laws, he is an attorney in NJ that specializes in NJ Gun Laws and is considered the foremost “expert” on NJ Gun Laws —- he also defends those charged with Gun Law violations —- so keep his contact info handy…you might need him!