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bajarickster
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stun guns
Anyone know if stun guns are legal in BCS and how about getting them across border when flying??? Thinking about keeping one on my boat when I
overnight close to shore.
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BigWooo
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I can't tell you for sure if they're legal or not, but we carry one in our truck, or camper when traveling. We've never tried to hide it. The army
guys check it out once in a while but say nothing. On occasion they'll take it out and pretend zap each other, but no one has given us any problems
for carrying it.
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Bajahowodd
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If you were driving, I'd say there was no problem. But your airline is a different story. You should at least call them and ask, before showing up and
having to lose it.
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CortezBlue
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So are you refering to a Taszer style gun?
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BigWooo
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| Quote: | Originally posted by CortezBlue
So are you refering to a Taszer style gun? |
I'm talking about the hand held kind, which in reality is absolutely worthless. I figure in a worst case scenario it will buy a second or two.
I think if I was going to be on a boat I'd get pepper spray. Greater range and can stop more than one attacker.
I've transported pepper spray to Nicaragua on Continental in my checked baggage in an outside pocket. I figured the inspectors would take it, but it
was still there when we got to Managua. I've read it's legal to carry pepper spray in the checked baggage domestically. Wasn't sure about
international though, they either missed it or ignored it.
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BMG
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They are sold here in La Paz.
I think the world is run by C- students.
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DENNIS
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You could sit in jail for six months while your lawyer convinced a judge that they're not illegal...that is if they're not.
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Stun guns and pepper spray allowed in checked baggage:
http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/prohibited/permitted-...
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805gregg
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Pellet guns are legal, I have one that shoots at 1200 FPS and will put a 3/8" dent in a steel door, I'm sure it could be lethal.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by 805gregg
Pellet guns are legal, I have one that shoots at 1200 FPS and will put a 3/8" dent in a steel door, I'm sure it could be lethal.
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ya think?
\"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing\"
1961- JFK to Canadian parliament (Edmund Burke)
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by 805gregg
Pellet guns are legal, I have one that shoots at 1200 FPS and will put a 3/8" dent in a steel door, I'm sure it could be lethal.
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I've understood that they are limited to .177....no .22 cal pellets allowed. That's OK...I saw one the other day in a Cabelas catalog....1600 FPS,
.177. That is one serious pellet.
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woody with a view
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
| Quote: | Originally posted by 805gregg
Pellet guns are legal, I have one that shoots at 1200 FPS and will put a 3/8" dent in a steel door, I'm sure it could be lethal.
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I've understood that they are limited to .177....no .22 cal pellets allowed. That's OK...I saw one the other day in a Cabelas catalog....1600 FPS,
.177. That is one serious pellet. |
is this for sure? do you hide it going thru the checkpoints or keep it in the open??? where did you get this info?
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by woody in ob
is this for sure? do you hide it going thru the checkpoints or keep it in the open??? where did you get this info? |
What info, Woody? That they're legal? They sell them in the grocery stores and other places here.
The caliber question I only know second hand. Word on the streets, so to speak.
I wouldn't have one hanging on a gun rack in the cab of my truck...especially while coming upon a military roadblock. Discretion would dictate that
you put it away without looking like it's trying to be concealed.
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woody with a view
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caliber size was the ?.
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Good post,
I never thought about carrying a stun gun, not a bad idea for a little protection and pepper spray, that stuff is perfect for some added help. I
have seen the pepper spray in action and it works. just make sure your up wind!!!
I have seen guys in Mulege with .177 air rifles, legal from what I have been told.
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woody with a view
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how about air pistols? are they legal even if they resemble a glock?
[Edited on 5-12-2009 by woody in ob]
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Bajahowodd
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Bajaguy- Just because "our" TSA allows them, says nothing as to how the Mexicans will react. Getting off the plane down South, and having hit the red
light, just dunno.
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bajaguy
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajahowodd
Bajaguy- Just because "our" TSA allows them, says nothing as to how the Mexicans will react. Getting off the plane down South, and having hit the red
light, just dunno. |
Eggs-Actly.......you pay your money, and you take your chances.......
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Awatson
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Hey...You guys better stop with this BB gun talk. someone could lose an eye 
Seriously, though don't kid yourself...a BB gun would be absolutely worthless for any self defense. You're fooling yourself if you think otherwise.
Yea, even at 2000 fps. there's just not enough energy in the pellet to do anything but p!ss somebody off.
Maybe if you actually did shoot someone in the eye multiple times you could do lethal damage. Hold on I'm trying to picture that...OMG I'm cracking
myself up.
Go for the pepper spray and then use baseball bat in the immediate seconds after the spray. That'll take down the biggest SOB around guaranteed. Save
the pellet gun for the pigeons. Just my .02
[Edited on 5-17-2009 by Awatson]
[Edited on 5-17-2009 by Awatson]
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Where can you buy pepper spray?
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