Flying into DCA with guns?

Chris L said:

Yes DCA is in VA, but technically the northbound section of the GW Parkway that runs next to Arlington Cemetery is in DC.

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wabbit said:

Does anyone know if Reagan National (DCA) have any regulations regarding handgun possession? If someone were coming to Virginia and landed in DCA with several handguns in their checked luggage and complying with all FAA and TSA regulations, would they risk getting arrested at the airport?
Thanks.
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BeltBuckle said:

I've done it. Not remotely an issue. Under FOPA it would not be an issue even if DCA were not in VA, but it is. Don't worry about it.

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1. The airport is in Virgina - NOT the District
2. No carrying in the Terminal Building - Air carrier airport terminal buildings (§18.2-287.01)
3. The Metro allows both open - without a permit, and concealed - if you hava a VA or VA reciprocal permit.
4. Other than the stretch of GW Parkway by the Pentagon - check for details at http://www.vcdl.org/static/gwp.html, there are no problems, as long as you stay WEST of the Potomac.
5. The law changed on 1 July. You can go into a restaurant that sells booze and eat but not drink - if you stay concealed. Eating and drinking is allowed - if you carry open.

GHF said:

1. The airport is in Virgina - NOT the District
2. No carrying in the Terminal Building - Air carrier airport terminal buildings (§18.2-287.01)
3. The Metro allows both open - without a permit, and concealed - if you hava a VA or VA reciprocal permit.
4. Other than the stretch of GW Parkway by the Pentagon - check for details at http://www.vcdl.org/static/gwp.html, there are no problems, as long as you stay WEST of the Potomac.
5. The law changed on 1 July. You can go into a restaurant that sells booze and eat but not drink - if you stay concealed. Eating and drinking is allowed - if you carry open.

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jonnyl said:

on #5 - you're allowed to drink alcohol if you OC?

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swinokur said:

yep

weird but true

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