Might go to DC, got a gun question - The Firearms Forum

45nut · 11-08-2012, 11:26 AM

Can you fly into DC with a declared firearm. Better yet, can you get out with it??

I hate to go unarmed into the murder capital of the US, but my Sister-in-Law wants to take us to the Smithsonian, National Archives and I don't know what else we can squeeze in. MUST see the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution before Obozo really wipes his arse with them.

I know if I drove I would be good to go, but the flying thing is messing up my protection. I may have to rely on Divine Providence totally

, nothing against that, I just like having my own means of protection.

Like when Jesus sent out the 70 and asked them if they had any swords and they said yeah, we got a couple.

RYANINMICHIGAN · 11-08-2012, 12:06 PM

Last I knew my home town is the murder capital Flint MI

GunnyGene · 11-08-2012, 12:12 PM

I'd leave it home if I were you. Here's the law: http://www.handgunlaw.us/states/dc.pdf

PS: You can't fly into DC anyway - No airport. The closest is Reagan Natl in Arlington, VA.

45nut · 11-08-2012, 12:39 PM

flying in to Washington national ..............uh Gunny, glad you pointed me in the right direction.

I'm going to be a blubbering mess in the National Archives

GunnyGene · 11-08-2012, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 45nut

flying in to Washington national ..............uh Gunny, glad you pointed me in the right direction.

I'm going to be a blubbering mess in the National Archives

Reagan National and Washington National are the same airport. When I was stationed in Quantico in the mid 70's, I'd drive up to DC every chance I got to visit the Smithsonian usually.

PS: A piece of advice: Don't rent a car. Take a cab or public transportation to get around. Might cost you a bit more, but it's worth it.

deadin · 11-08-2012, 02:42 PM

And while there find time to make it out to the National Fire Arms Museum in Fairfax. It's well worth the trip.
I understand you can take public transportation to get there but I found a cab worked well.

45nut · 11-08-2012, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by deadin

And while there find time to make it out to the National Fire Arms Museum in Fairfax. It's well worth the trip.
I understand you can take public transportation to get there but I found a cab worked well.

Order of importance:
National Archives - Declaration & Constitution
Smithsonian - Natural History I think. I want to see Lewis & Clark's artifacts & the taxidermy samples they sent back to Jefferson, Revolutionary & Civil War & George Washington's personal effects.

I realize that's more than I can get done in 3 days but I'm going to give it a shot.....oops, er a try.

Double D · 11-08-2012, 02:49 PM

In other words, your screwed and your life is in danger, travel at your own risk.

GunnyGene · 11-08-2012, 02:55 PM

Gotta plug the Marine Corps Museum.

About 40 miles south of DC just outside the base. They have a great exhibit and a replica of Tun Tavern.

http://www.usmcmuseum.com/index.asp

45nut · 11-08-2012, 03:52 PM

Got to go see the Korean War Memorial too since my Dad made the Inchon & Wonson landings at the request of USMC 1rst Marine Division shooting a Browning Light .30.

With checked bags I can take a knife

45nut · 11-08-2012, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by RYANINMICHIGAN

Last I knew my home town is the murder capital Flint MI

info here

targetacqmgt · 11-08-2012, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by GunnyGene

I'd leave it home if I were you. Here's the law: http://www.handgunlaw.us/states/dc.pdf

PS: You can't fly into DC anyway - No airport. The closest is Reagan Natl in Arlington, VA.

I am with gunny. If you tried to bring a weapon into the DC area,especially after this election and if you are from a red state. I will lay odds the Secrect Service will have a nice "chat" with you, take your weapon and, and escort you to the DC, Va border. With a hint to not come back.
Have no doubt that TSA will notify Secret Service.

wv hillbilly · 11-08-2012, 04:34 PM

good luck !
i wouldn't go to dc if there was a $1000 check waiting there for me

01brian · 11-08-2012, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by wv hillbilly

good luck !
i wouldn't go to dc if there was a $1000 check waiting there for me

yup. Me either.

lonewolf204 · 11-08-2012, 07:03 PM

Good luck!

norahc · 11-08-2012, 07:30 PM

Say "Hi" to Emily Miller if you get a chance!

http://www.washingtontimes.com/blog/...ting-tourists/

JLA · 11-08-2012, 08:02 PM

rule #9 Steve. never leave home without it.

cpttango30 · 11-08-2012, 08:21 PM

Regan National, Dullas and Baltimore Washington International are your airports of choice.

I would fly to Dullas as the best Air and Space museum is right there.

But, you can't have a handgun in DC unless you are A. One of the 50 different LEOA in that city. B. A thug gansta or C. An evil Right wing home grown terrorist.

I don't think you are an LEO and I don't take you as being a side ways holding bullet throwing gangsta.

If you stay in the proper areas of DC you should be fine as along the mall there are more cops than any other place in the city.

Things to see are

The newseum. http://www.newseum.org/

The International Spy museum. http://www.spymuseum.org/

If you want a very humbling put your life in perspective go to the US Holocaust Memorial Museum. http://www.ushmm.org/

45nut · 11-08-2012, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by JLA

rule #9 Steve. never leave home without it.

I never do.

11-09-2012, 03:44 PM

I live in Northern VA, not far from DC. Don't even THINK about taking a gun into the city!

11-08-2012, 11:26 AM	#1
45nut Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,428	Might go to DC, got a gun question Can you fly into DC with a declared firearm. Better yet, can you get out with it?? I hate to go unarmed into the murder capital of the US, but my Sister-in-Law wants to take us to the Smithsonian, National Archives and I don't know what else we can squeeze in. MUST see the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution before Obozo really wipes his arse with them. I know if I drove I would be good to go, but the flying thing is messing up my protection. I may have to rely on Divine Providence totally , nothing against that, I just like having my own means of protection. Like when Jesus sent out the 70 and asked them if they had any swords and they said yeah, we got a couple. __________________ A gun is a tool, Marian; no better or no worse than any other tool: an axe, a shovel or anything. A gun is as good or as bad as the man using it. Remember that. Shane Nemo me impune lacesset We recall the case of the Shoshone war band which showed up complete with one 30-30 rifle per man the week after Pearl Harbor, and simply wanted to have the enemy pointed out to them. "We hear there's a war going on and we want to go fight it." Jeff Cooper *KCCO* -->

11-08-2012, 12:06 PM	#2
RYANINMICHIGAN V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 223	Re: Might go to DC, got a gun question Last I knew my home town is the murder capital Flint MI

11-08-2012, 12:12 PM	#3
GunnyGene Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 1,962	Re: Might go to DC, got a gun question I'd leave it home if I were you. Here's the law: http://www.handgunlaw.us/states/dc.pdf PS: You can't fly into DC anyway - No airport. The closest is Reagan Natl in Arlington, VA. Last edited by GunnyGene; 11-08-2012 at 12:31 PM..

11-08-2012, 12:39 PM	#4
45nut Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,428	Re: Might go to DC, got a gun question flying in to Washington national ..............uh Gunny, glad you pointed me in the right direction. I'm going to be a blubbering mess in the National Archives __________________ A gun is a tool, Marian; no better or no worse than any other tool: an axe, a shovel or anything. A gun is as good or as bad as the man using it. Remember that. Shane Nemo me impune lacesset We recall the case of the Shoshone war band which showed up complete with one 30-30 rifle per man the week after Pearl Harbor, and simply wanted to have the enemy pointed out to them. "We hear there's a war going on and we want to go fight it." Jeff Cooper *KCCO* Last edited by 45nut; 11-08-2012 at 12:44 PM..

11-08-2012, 02:42 PM	#6
deadin Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 858	Re: Might go to DC, got a gun question And while there find time to make it out to the National Fire Arms Museum in Fairfax. It's well worth the trip. I understand you can take public transportation to get there but I found a cab worked well.

11-08-2012, 02:49 PM	#8
Double D TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North Florida Contributor Posts: 8,059	Re: Might go to DC, got a gun question In other words, your screwed and your life is in danger, travel at your own risk. __________________ I own a bunch of scary guns. You want em? Come and take em..... Liberalism is a serious, non curable, mental disorder... NRA LIFE MEMBER Oath Keepers Member NRA Certified Instructor 30 Yr CC permit holder.

11-08-2012, 02:55 PM	#9
GunnyGene Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 1,962	Re: Might go to DC, got a gun question Gotta plug the Marine Corps Museum. About 40 miles south of DC just outside the base. They have a great exhibit and a replica of Tun Tavern. http://www.usmcmuseum.com/index.asp

11-08-2012, 03:52 PM	#10
45nut Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,428	Re: Might go to DC, got a gun question Got to go see the Korean War Memorial too since my Dad made the Inchon & Wonson landings at the request of USMC 1rst Marine Division shooting a Browning Light .30. With checked bags I can take a knife __________________ A gun is a tool, Marian; no better or no worse than any other tool: an axe, a shovel or anything. A gun is as good or as bad as the man using it. Remember that. Shane Nemo me impune lacesset We recall the case of the Shoshone war band which showed up complete with one 30-30 rifle per man the week after Pearl Harbor, and simply wanted to have the enemy pointed out to them. "We hear there's a war going on and we want to go fight it." Jeff Cooper *KCCO* Last edited by 45nut; 11-08-2012 at 04:05 PM..

11-08-2012, 04:34 PM	#13
wv hillbilly Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: mountains of wv. Posts: 2,016	Re: Might go to DC, got a gun question good luck ! i wouldn't go to dc if there was a $1000 check waiting there for me

11-08-2012, 07:03 PM	#15
lonewolf204 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Oklahoma Contributor Posts: 788	Re: Might go to DC, got a gun question Good luck! __________________ Fear is only a word in the mind of the weak!

11-08-2012, 08:02 PM	#17
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,309	Re: Might go to DC, got a gun question rule #9 Steve. never leave home without it. __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

11-08-2012, 08:21 PM	#18
cpttango30 Former Guest Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Stafford, VA Contributor Posts: 3,071	Re: Might go to DC, got a gun question Regan National, Dullas and Baltimore Washington International are your airports of choice. I would fly to Dullas as the best Air and Space museum is right there. But, you can't have a handgun in DC unless you are A. One of the 50 different LEOA in that city. B. A thug gansta or C. An evil Right wing home grown terrorist. I don't think you are an LEO and I don't take you as being a side ways holding bullet throwing gangsta. If you stay in the proper areas of DC you should be fine as along the mall there are more cops than any other place in the city. Things to see are The newseum. http://www.newseum.org/ The International Spy museum. http://www.spymuseum.org/ If you want a very humbling put your life in perspective go to the US Holocaust Memorial Museum. http://www.ushmm.org/ Last edited by cpttango30; 11-08-2012 at 08:26 PM..

11-09-2012, 03:44 PM	#20
nosreme Adnanced Senior Member Posts: n/a	Re: Might go to DC, got a gun question I live in Northern VA, not far from DC. Don't even THINK about taking a gun into the city!