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Carrying on a Commercial Flight
cbxjeff
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Had an interesting talk w/ a fellow I barely knew but I was with a group of mutual friends. He stated that he could carry on a flight. He does have a FFL for sale, mfg, and NFA devices. I briefly questioned that but he said he was a ATF agent. Well he isn't an agent per say, he has a license to do business given by the ATF. We all know that but I wasn't about to argue. I got to thinking after - who can carry on a commercial flight. Fed Marshals I believe and I would guess perhaps CIA, but anyone else?
It's too late for me, save yourself.
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As Sr NCOs we escorted military from our units to federal lockups after their courts martial with either an OSI agent or Security Forces member. Only twice did I see them carry a weapon on the aircraft itself...both were guys convicted of murder/manslaughter. All others they checked the sidearm in at the counter.
I doubt this guy could get away telling them he is an ATF agent because he holds an FFL.
FFL holders are not allowed. Years ago, pre-911, myself and 2 detectives from my department were flying to Atlanta to testify in the case of a guy I arrested for armed robbery here in Cal. We carried our hardware on the flight but only with a letter from the Chief authorizing it.