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Glock 34 9mm

Overview

Not much has changed on the Glock 34, and it is still the most popular choice for Practical Shooting competitors, including Dave Sevigny, the most prolific winner in the history of the USPSA Production division. The G34 featured a 5.3-inch barrel on a full-size frame that housed a 17-round magazine. The G34 has a large cutout in the top of its slide. It might just be the easiest way to produce a slide of the proper weight so that reciprocation remains smooth and reliable. More...

Traveling with Special Items

Firearms & Ammunition

Photo of a firearm improperly packaged
Photo of a firearm improperly packaged.

You may only transport firearms, ammunition and firearm parts in your checked baggage. Firearms, ammunition and firearm parts are prohibited from carry-on baggage.

There are certain limited exceptions for law enforcement officers who may fly armed by meeting the requirements of Title 49 CFR § 1544.219. Law enforcement officersshould read our policies on traveling with guns.

The key regulatory requirements to transporting firearms, firearm parts or ammunition in checked baggage are:

  • You must declare all firearms to the airline during the ticket counter check-in process.
  • The firearm must be unloaded.
  • The firearm must be in a hard-sided container.
  • The container must be locked. A locked container is defined as one that completely secures the firearm from access by anyone other than you. Cases that can be pulled open with little effort do not meet this criterion. The pictures provided here illustrate the difference between a properly packaged and an improperly packaged firearm.
  • We recommend that you provide the key or combination to the security officer if he or she needs to open the container. You should remain present during screening to take the key back after the container is cleared. If you are not present and the security officer must open the container, we or the airline will make a reasonable attempt to contact you. If we can't contact you, the container will not be placed on the plane. Federal regulations prohibit unlocked gun cases (or cases with broken locks) on aircraft.
  • You must securely pack any ammunition in fiber (such as cardboard), wood or metal boxes or other packaging that is specifically designed to carry small amounts of ammunition.
  • You can't use firearm magazines/clips for packing ammunition unless they completely and securely enclose the ammunition (e.g., by securely covering the exposed portions of the magazine or by securely placing the magazine in a pouch, holder, holster or lanyard).
  • You may carry the ammunition in the same hard-sided case as the firearm, as long as you pack it as described above.
  • You can't bring black powder or percussion caps used with black-powder type firearms in either your carry-on or checked baggage.
Photo of a firearm properly packaged
Photo of a firearm properly packaged.

We and other authorities strictly enforce these regulations. Violations can result in criminal prosecution and civil penalties of up to $10,000 per violation.

Airlines may have their own additional requirements on the carriage of firearms and the amount of ammunition that you may have in your checked baggage. Therefore, travelers should also contact the airline regarding its firearm and ammunition carriage policies.

Also, please note that many other countries have different laws that address transportation and possession of firearms. If you are traveling internationally, please check with the authorities at your destination about their requirements.

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What is IPSC

IPSC shooting is one of the fastest growing sports in the world. While roots come from California back in the early 50's, it has gained membership worldwide. The International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC) is the international governing body that oversees the sport. Local matches ANPRACS are held every 2nd and 4th Sunday each month. IPSC was officially founded in May 1976 at the International Combat Pistol Conference that was held in Columbia, Missouri. Colonel Jeff Copper was the first IPSC World President. The motto of IPSC is DVC: Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas (Accuracy, Power & Speed) You can visit the IPSC website here to learn more about this organization.

What is USPSA?

The United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA) is our governing body here in the United States. USPSA promotes the sport of practical shooting in the United States. By joining USPSA you automatically are made a member of IPSC. While the primary focus of the USPSA is on pistol matches, they also have 3-gun matches which utilize pistol, rifle and shotguns. The intent of all USPSA matches is promote the motto. You can learn more about this organization.

The United States has produced some of the greatest shooters in the history of IPSC shooting. You can visit the USPSA site here to see what they offer.

Who Shoots IPSC?

All kinds of people from a variety of backgrounds and professions shoot IPSC matches- it's just like any other sport. We have accountants, law enforcement officers, business owners, executives, college students, and the list go on. We have both male and female shooters and we even have a Junior Division for younger shooters. As a matter of fact there are many "families" who shoot together. All of them hold certain beliefs very high like safety, sportsmanship. and camaraderie. So what are you waiting for? Come out and join us!