IA Born

When we lived in Tucson, Randy Lawson was my go-to smith. He's kept his dad's shop, Harry Lawson Custom Rifles, going strong. There are several great options in Tucson since I've moved, from what I've heard. Randy is definitely worth talking to, though.

Finally found the PDF of the CFR.. CFR49-1540-111_Flying with Firearms.pdf

I can't find the pdf of the regs, but here is a link and a summary. https://www.govregs.com/regulations/expand/title49_chapterXII_part1540_subpartB_section1540.111 (c) In checked baggage. A passenger may not transport or offer for transport in checked baggage or in baggage carried in an inaccessible cargo hold under § 1562.23 of this chapter: (1) Any loaded firearm(s). (2) Any unloaded firearm(s) unless - (i) The passenger declares to the aircraft operator, either orally or in writing, before checking the baggage, that the passenger has a firearm in his or her bag and that it is unloaded; (ii) The firearm is unloaded; (iii) The firearm is carried in a hard-sided container; and (iv) The container in which it is carried is locked, and only the passenger retains the key or combination. (3) Any unauthorized explosive or incendiary. (d) Ammunition. This section does not prohibit the carriage of ammunition in checked baggage or in the same container as a firearm. Title 49 CFR part 175 provides additional requirements governing carriage of ammunition on aircraft. Many years ago, I was told that ammunition had to be in a separate container than the firearm. When I was flying back from Iowa after my dad's funeral, the attendant at the check in had no problem with my two separate containers full of an AR, AK, SKS, 4 pistols, etc, but she had a huge problem with all of the butcher's knives that I had triple bubble wrapped for everyone's protection. She raised a huge stink about the knives, even after I explained my dad was a former meat cutter and I was getting everything out of my mom's house due to my meth-head sister. She called her supervisor over and he rolled his eyes, saying everything was fine.

This is absolutely true. I used to fly with TSA-approved locks until someone showed me the Federal Regs that counter this. Its actually a violation of Federal law to fly with TSA approved locks. When I get back to the office Tuesday, I can share that pdf of the CFR. Someone remind me, though!

Same offer I made Lance (because you're one of my favs on here, too): next time you're in Flag, Coke or coffee is on me! I'll buy you a beer if you prefer, but I'll have the coke!

I completely brain farted and forgot to lube a.30-06 case before depcapping/resizing it. Now its stuck in the die. Anyone in Flagstaff that has a stuck case puller they can help me with real quick, today or tomorrow afternoon?

Touche and thanks! I needed that! To be fair, I was beyond upset at my wife last night, on top of being extremely tired and grouchy anyway, so its possible I was blowing off her input out of spite. That and my former blonde self (tow head until I was 4) makes random appearances. We'll go with that! Normally, I'm a proponent of "If you can't fix it with duct tape and WD40, it isn't fixable!". I lubed the snot out of it and it popped right out when I finally got to my neighbor's vice this afternoon.

My wife asked me if I tried WD40. I thought that would ruin the die for some reason. I have some Liquid Wrench penetrating oil. I'll give that a try!

This was my second time, but different die. I figured it was worth the investment.

I ended up buying one for slightly more than that. Figured it was worth the long term investment.

That could be a last ditch effort. I've done it before, but it takes longer to get it back than I have time or patience (mostly patience!).

Thanks for the texts! That thing is STUCK! Even the freezer trick didn't work. Waiting to see if I can get to my neighbor's vice for better leverage.

The guy with the Cousin Eddie shoes in the background, though! In all seriousness, I'd have had a talk with her supervisor. Someone working in a hunting/fishing store should 1) keep their opinions like that to themselves; or 2) should not be working there.

Bump for a great raffle. Lets get this raffle sold out and a winner drawn!

Our NAZ NWTF Chapter is raffling a Stevens 320 12g pump that was donated to our chapter by some amazing folks. See the link below to our online store for details! Tickets are $10 each and we're only selling 100 of them. Of course, you have to be able to pass a background check for this. Winner can pick it up at the Sportsman's Warehouse in Flagstaff or work with them to have it transferred to an FFL of their choice, for a shipping fee. https://www.naznwtf.org/product-page/stevens-320-field-turkey-gun-in-mossy-oak-breakup

Bump. $50+shipping

Totally understand if you have it gone. I'm in a holding pattern waiting to hear about the bike. The shop said the build takes about a week. I'll holler as soon as I hear anything.

If you're willing to part out that full Garand bandoleer let me know. I used to snag those for $10-$12/bandoleer at gun shows back in Iowa growing up. I might even be in north Phx next weekend to pick up my daughter's new bike. The bike shop is Happy Valley/I-17 area.

Update: Heritage Rough Rider sold! Others still available, but he's getting inquiries.

Helping a good friend in Phoenix sell seven firearms that are taking room in the safe. All of them are in mint condition, have never been used, and never will be used by him. He has them priced to sell. PM me for his contact information. He's the Regional Director for NWTF in AZ, NM, and west TX, so he gets quite a few NWTF commemorative firearms. He sent me a spreadsheet with the specs and pics for each one, all in a different tab. Let me know if the spreadsheet doesn't work and we'll figure something out. Must have CCW or driver's license and fill out Bill of Sale. Rough Rider .22 Revolver has been sold. All others still available. Firearms for Sale 2.xlsx As requested, list and pics added to bottom of thread

Here is the list of firearms. There are multiple pics of each firearm in the spreadsheet, but I only copied over the representative pics. For more information about each firearm, including scope and commemorative info, PM me for my friend's contact info. As the Regional Director for NWTF, he travels quite a bit between Phx, Flag, Tucson, Page, NM, Sierra Vista, and El Paso. I'm sure he can arrange to meet you somewhere close to his travels, but you'll have to work that out with him. As of this post, everything is still available. He has had a few inquires, so I will update the list as things get sold. Update: Heritage Rough Rider sold! Others still available, but he's getting inquiries. Ruger American 30-06 Sprg $325 ISSC M22 $190 Cricket Precision .22 $225 Mossberg MVP Series 7.62mm NATO $570 Ruger American .223 Rem $325 Browning Hi Power 9mm 1 of 300 $900 (NWTF Commemorative)

Interesting. I can open excel on my phone (Galaxy 9). But it's a good point. I spent two days fighting a crappy server to get that spreadsheet downloaded in the middle of pressing deadlines, so I posted the spreadsheet thinking most everyone could open it so I could get back to my workload issues. I'll work on getting a list soon.

Where are you located? He travels quite a bit as the NWTF Regional Director for AZ, NM, and west Texas. I'm sure he can meet you somewhere along his travels.

It would, indeed, be nice for them to clarify. The wording above is consistent with their approach back in 2013 when they first put those regs in place. I called some level-headed connections as soon as I saw what they were originally proposing because I was headed to south Texas deer hunting. They way it was originally written (and is currently being blasted out), you'd have to stop in New Mexico or at the AZ/NM line and bone everything out. Texas law is, from my recent memory, that the game can be quartered or whole, but not boned out until it reaches its final destination. I pointed out the legal situation they would be putting everyone in by their demands. AGFD Law Enforcement actually called me and we had a great talk about the legal demands and moral/ethical situation of having to bone out your animal on the side of the interstate or at a rest stop to comply with two states' completely opposite laws and how some processors can take up to a month to get everything processed to bring back legally. I'm sure I wasn't the only one complaining, because the wording changed to exactly what was written above shortly after that.

I always forget about that because I never buy licenses/tags anywhere else. Thanks for clarifying, ugly dude!