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.

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[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!

 

[Hunt27]

Did you ask if you could use and or rent the one off the camp rifle. Assuming the camp rifles have them

 

[Letzhunt]

I did but they are threaded differently. I may either ask them to get one with the thread I need and pay them for it and leave it there or just go without and use my ear protection. The issue with ear protection is that last time out of seven animals I think on at least three it happened so fast I forgot. My ears can't take it anymore so I have to be more diligent.

 

[Hunt27]

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Adapter may work and be cheaper option, several US places make aftermarket adapter for suppressers as well that could work if you know the thread size of what they are using

 

[Philip Glass]

@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!

Even more scary!

 

[jimbo1972]

Let me relate a story of a group hunting Frontier safari at the same time as I was in July. They were supposed to arrive the same day I did except they got delayed in Newark for 5 days due to air traffic controller shortage. In this case you have to take get your baggage you become a felon. Key lesson as my travel agent said don't go through Newark with a gun.

 

[jimbo1972]

How much are suppressors in SA?

I was quoted $175

 

[CBH Australia]

I was quoted $175

My understanding was they are not expensive in Africa or New Zealand where they are not regulated and can easily be purchased legally without strict regulation