One of the reasons why I love to fly is that it allows me incredible freedom of movement. Especially for medium range trips that might take several days worth of driving to complete – a relatively easy day in the cockpit will get me there with time to spare. This has allowed me to attend industry trade shows and business meetings on my own schedule and without the hassle of flying commercial.

In this article, I will discuss the basic legal and practical issues regarding the transportation of guns and ammunition. I am, quite fortunately, not a lawyer, and cannot give you any legal advice (especially advice relating to your local laws), but I can give you a good overview of the major legal issues – primarily because there are not many of them. In addition, I can share with you the practical lessons I have learned while flying with firearms. Read More