Travel outside of the US with guns

guidolastra · Post by **guidolastra** » Thu Apr 05, 2012 11:22 pm

I am considering to travel abroad (Europe) for a competition with my air rifle and my 22 rifle. I have not been able to find what I need to do in order to not get in trouble during my flight back to the US. From what I have researched I would need to contact the CBP, but I would appreciate any help in this matter. Thanks.

RobinC as Guest · Post by **RobinC as Guest** » Fri Apr 06, 2012 4:21 am

Forget getting back into the US, you need to look at the requirements for the European Country you are visiting, the air rifle will be unrestricted just tell them you have it, but the .22 will require a permit valid for the country you are visiting.
We are UK firearms permit holders and with an additional European Firearms Pass (EFP) we can travel to any country in the European Union with our guns on that pass, you as as a non European will have to apply for a temporary permit in advance of your travel, the easiest way is to contact the organisers of the event you will be travelling too and ask them to assist.
Good Shooting
Robin

Mike M. (as guest) · Post by **Mike M. (as guest)** » Fri Apr 06, 2012 7:55 am

First, you need to list your firearms on CPB Form 4457. That's a form for registring anything of value. Take the form and the items to the nearest Customs office, get them to sign and stamp the form. Keep the form. More information on that at http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/vacat ... _items.xml

Second, you will need the appropriate permits to enter the foreign country with firearms. As previously mentioned, the match organizers should be able to help you with that.

I've done this fairly frequently. It's not a big deal if you have the paperwork lined up right.

guidolastra · Post by **guidolastra** » Fri Apr 06, 2012 9:12 am

Thanks a lot !