Thread: Anyone brought a rifle back from USA as checked baggage?

As noted above the main point in question is whether you can "own" or be in possession of a firearm as a non US citizen or permanent resident.

I have bought a few rifles back to NZ as checked baggage (airline approved locked case) on various airlines through various US airports without any more than the standard questions.
- locked case
- ammunition and bolt in a second checked bag

No one at the airport asked if I had a "permit" or "license" - I don't think the airline staff or TSA people would ask anyone.