yotebuster Report post Posted March 5, 2014 />Why not fly directly into Mexico?I have to fly to LA or Houston first. But you wouldn't have to clear customs until you get to Mexico I wouldn't think. I've flown with guns through chile and Argentina en route to Uruguay and never had to declare anything until the final destination country. I could be wrong however. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aushunter Report post Posted March 5, 2014 />Why not fly directly into Mexico?I have to fly to LA or Houston first. But you wouldn't have to clear customs until you get to Mexico I wouldn't think. I've flown with guns through chile and Argentina en route to Uruguay and never had to declare anything until the final destination country. I could be wrong however. I believe that I wouldn't be able to check my baggage through from Aus. to Mexico as the two different airlines would not have an agreement between each other to check baggage through at LA airport. I would therefore have to retrieve my baggage and rifle at LA airport and that's when I believe I would need the ATF form. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aushunter Report post Posted March 8, 2014 ATF replied to my second email: When a non-immigrant alien is transiting through the United States with firearms and/or ammunition en route to a destination outside the United States, the firearms and/or ammunition are not being imported temporarily into the United States for hunting or other lawful sporting purposes. Therefore, an ATF Form 6 NIA permit application would not apply to this situation. Unfortunately, there are not any regulations in place for this situation. ATF’s guidance for non-immigrant aliens transiting by air through the United States is as follows: the non-immigrant alien should have his or her complete flight itinerary the reason for having firearms/ammunition on the aircraft, i.e. registration confirmation of a sport shooting event is their final destination or a confirmation of hunting contract. the non-immigrant alien must make their flight connections out of the United States without leaving the airport or staying overnight. We hope the guidance provided with help the transiting process for you. Please remember this is not a guarantee that no issues will arise during the transiting process. This is good news and means that I will start looking at outfitters operating in Sonora. Thanks everyone for your assistance. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stanley Report post Posted March 8, 2014 Hello aushunter, and welcome to this great site! It has been mentioned before that another option would be to do a hunt here in the US (either Arizona or New Mexico). For the price you would pay to hunt in Sonora, you could definitely hire a good guide here in the U.S. and have a great hunt. Just food for thought..... Regards, S. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ernesto C Report post Posted March 10, 2014 Yes your Outfitter (if you decide to hunt in Sonora Mexico) will provide you with your Gun Permit and Hunting Contract along with the proper documentation to bring your trophy back. Let me know if you have any questions. Ernesto C Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
