Thread: Anyone flown to the states with a rifle before?

Originally Posted by Stocky

I leave a rifle there but it's a bit light in caliber for the next planned hunt. Short of buying another rifle for the states has anyone actually traveled with a rifle to the US?

Yes, several times with a rifle. Been through San Francisco and Houston. All good experiences and each time I announced to the US Customs agents I was travelling with a rifle and they usually hold you aside momentarily while they find an agent to personally escort you to baggage claim to find your rifle and other baggage prior to going into a queue for Customs baggage inspection. You will need to apply for and obtain certain ATF Bureau documents before you travel, which can take a couple of weeks, but it ensures your info is in the Customs system when you arrive. The info they ask you to provide relates to the purpose for which you want to take a rifle into the USA.