Weapons on Private Aircraft...
09-05-2014, 01:37 PM
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I'm fairly certain he's not worried about the guy with him. He might be more concerned with the upscale areas around most airports.
Carrying a firearm legally is not an irrational or evil act. It's a decision. One makes to protect themselves since the police have ZERO duty to protect you thanks to multiple SCOTUS rulings over the last few hundred years.
OP: Depending on the state laws a "no guns" sign may or may not carry any legal weight. Carry legally and remember: "Concealed means concealed".
Carrying a firearm legally is not an irrational or evil act. It's a decision. One makes to protect themselves since the police have ZERO duty to protect you thanks to multiple SCOTUS rulings over the last few hundred years.
OP: Depending on the state laws a "no guns" sign may or may not carry any legal weight. Carry legally and remember: "Concealed means concealed".
09-05-2014, 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by KF5OVP
My question is why should my 2nd amendment be abated when I step on a Cessna?
But the place you *land* that Cessna might have different laws than where you left from.
Plan accordingly.
09-05-2014, 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by BoilerUP
It doesn't.
But the place you *land* that Cessna might have different laws than where you left from.
Plan accordingly.
But the place you *land* that Cessna might have different laws than where you left from.
Plan accordingly.
09-05-2014, 06:44 PM
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Originally Posted by KF5OVP
Would I need to tell the flight school I'm carrying on their plane, or is it unnecessary?
You are renting the plane which means you are responsible for it and all of its contents. Read your rental agreement and see if firearms are prohibited.
09-06-2014, 07:23 AM
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To the OP, are you trying to become a professional pilot?
If so, just the leave the weapon at home when flying. If you have ONE SINGLE incident with possession of a firearm, you will NEVER be hired by any airline. This would include on flight school property/aircraft if their rules preclude it. Most employers and schools today categorically preclude firearms on-site due to liability. Even if no laws were broken, you don't want a reference check turning up the fact that you were fired or expelled for firearms possession...you'd better off with multiple DUIs, seriously.
If so, just the leave the weapon at home when flying. If you have ONE SINGLE incident with possession of a firearm, you will NEVER be hired by any airline. This would include on flight school property/aircraft if their rules preclude it. Most employers and schools today categorically preclude firearms on-site due to liability. Even if no laws were broken, you don't want a reference check turning up the fact that you were fired or expelled for firearms possession...you'd better off with multiple DUIs, seriously.
09-06-2014, 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by KF5OVP
Since I fly with safety pilots, other people, etc. , I feel the need is there to carry my gun for safety.
09-08-2014, 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Seminole00
you need the firearm to protect yourself against whom exactly?
Btw, there is a "criminal element" that exploits GA. So I wouldn't be against being prepared.
I see no problem carrying a loaded firearm while flying, as GA is considered a "soft target."
It would be nice to see GA pilots attend an amended FFDO type course in order to get familiar with FISA areas and related laws.
Back on topic;
Here's the AOPA answer;
Transporting Firearms in General Aviation Aircraft - AOPA
Here's the Cliff Notes version;
http://www.luckygunner.com/labs/flyi...rms-guns-ammo/
09-20-2014, 03:01 PM
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Good Answers... I plan to carry because i normally carry everywhere, and GA should be no exception. With that being said, is it neccessary to let the flight school know? That's one question I have not gotten a clear answer from.
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09-20-2014, 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by KF5OVP
Good Answers... I plan to carry because i normally carry everywhere, and GA should be no exception. With that being said, is it neccessary to let the flight school know? That's one question I have not gotten a clear answer from.
If you get kicked out of flight school (or any other kind of school) for weapons possession your career is screwed if the airlines ever find out.
If you get fired from a job, or get convicted, for carrying a weapon where it's not authorized, your airline career is 110% screwed.
Some locales may have laws making it a crime to carry a weapon on private property against the wishes of the owner...this has the effect of criminalizing a weapons ban at a business establishment.
Do yourself a favor, leave the damn thing at home until you get an airline job, then do FFDO training and carry all you want.
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