Jerome Poiret Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 Hi all ! Need your help here. I'm a foreigner, going to shoot a match in Nevada. Flights to Los Angeles are 1/3rd the price than to Vegas. Travelling with a regular PCC rifle (with pistol grip, threaded barrel, etc...), hi cap magazines + 2011-type pistols with 19 & 21 rounds magazines. Already got the ATF Form 6 NIA to enter the USA with my gear. Plan is to land in L.A., rent a car at the airport, drive directly to Nevada. Same thing when returning. No stop in California. Is this allowed ? If yes, is there any advanced paperwork, special requirements, etc ... ? Who would be the final authority to ask ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matir Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 (edited) Unfortunately, not allowed. California has a complete ban on the importation, purchase, sale, etc. (even temporary) of magazines with a >10 round capacity. There is no exemption for competition or travelling through the state. Your PCC rifle is illegal in California, but if it is disassembled (lower detached from upper) then it should be fine, as there is no constructive possession under the law. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news... Edited January 26, 2019 by matir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 How much are flights to Phoenix, Arizona ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerome Poiret Posted January 27, 2019 Author Share Posted January 27, 2019 (edited) Thanks Matir. How do you make your mags 10-rounds legal ? Would a wood dowel inserted inside the spring be enough ? Or must they be "permanently" limited to 10 rounds ? I never heard about the no constructive possession thing. Do you know what would be the official legal authority to get an official quote on this ? Jack, about the same as flight to Vegas. Edited January 27, 2019 by Jerome Poiret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matir Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 I live here, so all of my magazines are factory 10-round magazines. I do believe the modifications must be permanent, as everyone that I know of modified their magazines involved pinning & welding, epoxy, or other significant modifications. I suggest contacting the California DOJ to find out the best options: https://oag.ca.gov/firearms/contact They are responsible for the regulations on enforcement of the laws in California. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerome Poiret Posted January 27, 2019 Author Share Posted January 27, 2019 That makes sense. Thanks a lot ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcc7x7 Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 Just a thought Send mags to the Match , similar as if you would send your match ammo (here in the states) so you don't have to fly with it. Then the firearms should be able to go with you through to the match. Again check that all that is ok with the MD at the match and with bringing the firearms through Calf, etc good fortune! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterdaws Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 I have a similar problem with LAX flying from Australia. So I fly to Dallas instead. Coming from your side I would be looking at flights in to Orlando or Dallas with connections to Las Vegas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 8 hours ago, Peterdaw said: I would be looking at flights in to Orlando with connections to Las Vegas You won't have ANY problems with Florida gun laws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoyGlock Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 And the 2011 in LA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matir Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 3 hours ago, BoyGlock said: And the 2011 in LA? I'm not sure what you're alluding to, but there's no problem with bringing a 2011-type pistol into California. The magazines would be the issue, but that's been discussed above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoyGlock Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 2 hours ago, matir said: I'm not sure what you're alluding to, but there's no problem with bringing a 2011-type pistol into California. The magazines would be the issue, but that's been discussed above. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furrly Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 On 1/28/2019 at 11:50 AM, BoyGlock said: Thank you. spend the extra money and fly into Nevada, avoid the s#!t storm!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterdaws Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 On 1/31/2019 at 8:05 AM, Furrly said: spend the extra money and fly into Nevada, avoid the s#!t storm!!! Bear in mind that you have to clear customs at the first point of landing in the US therefore avoid New York, Chicago and Los Angeles as transit points.. That's why I suggested Orlando or Dallas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankly Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 Let us know what happens and where to send cakes with files inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidpost Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 Be very cautious about landing at LAX with your rifle. You would go through US Customs there and be in possession of a rifle that could get you jail time. Even if it's is beyond your control, an airplane diversion to a "ban" state can still get you arrested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankly Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 I wonder what happened to this fellow and how is Spanglish is coming along in prison? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatPanda Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 On 4/29/2019 at 7:12 PM, Frankly said: I wonder what happened to this fellow and how is Spanglish is coming along in prison? BahahahhaaBahahahha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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