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Originally Posted by PiKA2001
True but I'd like to give benefit of the doubt; this man was only checking luggage in NJ due to a flight diversion/delay.
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No, he actually picked up his luggage, took it out of the airport to a hotel with him overnight then brought it back to the airport and attempted to re-check the luggage. The argument of the court is that he should have approached NJ law enforcement to find out what the laws of the state regarding his firearm was rather than just act as if what he was doing was perfectly legal. He did not do this, so he is responsible for the consequences. Unfortunately, that includes being arrested. I wouldn't have thought it was a big deal, either, but then again, I don't travel with guns. Note to self, when traveling with firearms, know the laws regarding firearms in the areas you are traveling. IF you are forced to stop in an unfamiliar territory, ASK!