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    Heading to SA in 4 days....last minute tips?

    No way I could justify that.
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    Heading to SA in 4 days....last minute tips?

    I learned the ChapStick (and nasal spray) lesson the hard way on my first New Mexico elk hunt. Its now in my carryon for every trip I take! Thanks for the tip on the foreign transaction fees!
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    Heading to SA in 4 days....last minute tips?

    I thought about it but had no idea where to even start the process.
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    City Lodge or Africa Sky

    I'll be staying at Africa Sky Tuesday.
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    Heading to SA in 4 days....last minute tips?

    Thank you all. It really is overwhelming compared to many other hunts I have been on. All the extras can really make someone second guess a lot of things,
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    Heading to SA in 4 days....last minute tips?

    Its finally almost time to leave after months of impatiently waiting. I have scoured the forums here and the wealth of information available is priceless even though it's free. I have done my best to prepare and have secured all of the correct paperwork etc required for travel. Booked an...
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    Flying out of DC through Jersey with a suppressor

    With a suppressor or threaded barrel?
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    Flying out of DC through Jersey with a suppressor

    That is 100% correct. You need to submit a NFA 5320.20.
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    Flying out of DC through Jersey with a suppressor

    I called the NJ State Police an hour ago. The first call the person was not helpful at all. The second call I was transferred to a different person and waited on hold for 15 minutes or so. I asked specific questions about suppressor and threaded rifles and traveling through NJ on exit and...
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    Flying out of DC through Jersey with a suppressor

    Nothing happened yet. First off I was planning to take a suppressor.....no dice. Now come to find out I shouldn't take either rifle because they are threaded. So now I have a useless 4457 form 17 days before i leave. If I were any travel agency theres no way I would ever even suggest a...
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    Flying out of DC through Jersey with a suppressor

    I really really wish I did not choose to fly through Jersey. Its caused quite the hassle for me.
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    SOUTH AFRICA: Has Anyone Hunted With Matswani Safaris?

    Checking in to see if anyone has hunted with Matswani Safari’s in SA. Read some positive things about them from a booking agent but was curious if any members here have experience there.
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    Flying out of DC through Jersey with a suppressor

    Lots of good info here. I guess I will just fly with the rifles only. Basically, the only choice that I have that safe in this scenario. I used Travel Express as the agent but, in their defense, I did not say I was flying with a suppressor only rifles.
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    Flying out of DC through Jersey with a suppressor

    I thought that DCA was in DC limits where suppressors are illegal to possess?
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    Flying out of DC through Jersey with a suppressor

    Hello Everyone, As I continue to prepare for my trip to SA in April I have ran into a bit of a problem. Suppressors are illegal to possess in DC and New Jersey which is where I am flying from/through. Research has given me a ton of varying answers as to the legality of flying out of or...
 
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