Transportation
What should you do before taking a firearm on a train, ship, or bus?
Answer
Consult the carrier in advance about the conditions for transporting firearms
Restrictions similar to the airplane ban may apply to other common carriers such as trains, ships, and buses. Persons who need to carry firearms or ammunition on a common carrier should always consult the carrier in advance.
Source: Chapter 6: Firearms Aboard Common Carriers
Not the answer
- Notify DOJ in writing
- Nothing — common carriers have no firearm rules
- Ship it separately by mail
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