{"id":13172,"date":"2013-06-24T05:30:10","date_gmt":"2013-06-24T10:30:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.universalweather.com\/blog\/?p=13172"},"modified":"2024-07-23T06:18:10","modified_gmt":"2024-07-23T11:18:10","slug":"bringing-hunting-weapons-onboard-a-business-aircraft-what-you-should-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.universalweather.com\/blog\/bringing-hunting-weapons-onboard-a-business-aircraft-what-you-should-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Bringing Hunting Weapons Onboard a Business Aircraft \u2013 What You Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are many options available in terms of transporting hunting and personal protection weapons onboard your business aircraft; however, there are operating challenges to consider. Traveling with weapons will limit your choice of destination and tech stops and, in almost every case, will require additional pre-trip planning measures. It’s important to work with your 3rd-party provider to confirm all applicable restrictions and documentation requirements.<\/p>\n

Here’s an overview of what you should know:<\/p>\n

1. Regulations differ country to country<\/h2>\n

Your legal ability to carry weapons onboard differs depending on the country and purpose of the flight, but, in almost all cases, it’s more difficult to obtain permits for hand guns. Personal protection weapons are much more tightly controlled than others, and, in certain circumstances, permits may necessitate some level of diplomatic assistance. Appropriate hunting permits from the country you are planning to hunt in are necessary, as well as proof of ownership, gun licenses and registrations, as applicable. In some cases, it’s best to process firearm permits by way of a hunting contact at your destination, rather than through the assistance of a 3rd-party provider. Best practice is to supply hunting contact details to your 3rd-party provider and local ground handlers so that all parties can coordinate the permit process.<\/p>\n

2. Consider tech stops when traveling with weapons onboard<\/h2>\n

You’ll need to research and plan tech stops carefully when traveling with weapons. For example, when flying to southern Africa, you’ll want to avoid tech stops in Nigeria, as hazardous material permits will be required if there are guns onboard. Permission to transport hazardous materials can be extremely difficult to obtain. Similarly, if you’re doing an overnight stop in the UK, weapons may need to be stored by a licensed firearms dealer or airport police, which requires advance coordination.<\/p>\n

When planning hunting trips, work with your 3rd-party provider to select the best tech stops for your flight. There are also security companies available to help with that research.<\/p>\n

3. Certain countries are particularly strict on weapons<\/h2>\n

Here are more examples of some countries with restrictions in place:<\/p>\n