Carry in flight

[Irockthehouse]

What is the story about BOP CO's able to carry a weapon when traveling on a airplane (concealled). I need a good answer, planning to go on vication with family and want to take my weapon with me. Thanks

[vcs]

You need to claim it like everyone else.

[Irockthehouse]

so carrying on you concealled would be wrong?

[Movementarian]

Originally Posted by Irockthehouse

so carrying on you concealled would be wrong?

Very, very wrong. It needs to be checked in accordance with the rules for the airline in which you are flying.

[Irockthehouse]

Thanks fellas! Anyone knows if Danbury CT offers a locality pay?

[Movementarian]

Yes they do.

[Irockthehouse]

what would be the pay for a gs-6 in danbury ct. I wold really appreciate any help. Just moved from Florida

[LDM]

Originally Posted by Irockthehouse

What is the story about BOP CO's able to carry a weapon when traveling on a airplane (concealled). I need a good answer, planning to go on vication with family and want to take my weapon with me. Thanks

From TSA

TSA: Traveling with Special Items

You may only transport firearms, ammunition and firearm parts in your checked baggage. Firearms, ammunition and firearm parts are prohibited from carry-on baggage.

There are certain limited exceptions for law enforcement officers who may fly armed by meeting the requirements of Title 49 CFR § 1544.219. Law enforcement officers should read our policies on traveling with guns.

[LDM]

AND

TSA: Law Enforcement Officers Flying Armed

The Office of Law Enforcement/Federal Air Marshal Service maintains oversight of the Law Enforcement Officers Flying Armed training program. This training program is mandatory for all Law Enforcement Officers flying armed under Code of Federal Regulation CFR 1544.219 Carriage of Accessible Weapons.

The training material for this program is comprised of a structured lesson plan, slide presentation, sample "Request to Fly Armed" letter, FAQ's, and applicable codes of federal regulation. This material is provided to other federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies and departments so that they can properly instruct their officers on the subject of flying on board commercial aircraft while armed. The material covered includes protocols in the handling of prohibited items, prisoner transport and dealing with an act of criminal violence aboard an aircraft.

The program training material may be obtained by emailing the Office of Law Enforcement/Federal Air Marshal Service, Office of Personnel and Training, Training Policy and Development Division, Operations Branch at TSAFAMS.LEO@secureskies.net. For time sensitive requests please call 1-703-487-3100. To ensure uniform and consistent instruction of the program, the training material will only be disseminated to the training division of the requesting agency.

A general overview of the program can also be found on the FBI's Law Enforcement Online system which is only available to persons duly employed by a law enforcement, criminal justice, or public safety agency. To request access to the FBI's Law Enforcement Online system, please contact their program office at (888) 334-4536 or E-mail membership@leo.gov.

For general questions or guidance related to Law Enforcement Officers flying armed, please contact the Office of Law Enforcement/Federal Air Marshal Service, Liaison Division. Their e-mail address is: LEOFA@dhs.gov

[Irockthehouse]

Thanks for the info, that was good