HAVE GUN — WON’T TRAVEL
Don’t Bring a Gun to a TSA Checkpoint
Regardless of whether you’re bringing a carry-on or an entire suite of luggage on your next vacation, it’s vital to check your bags before getting to the airport. Dallas-Fort Worth has the highest rate of firearm confiscations per capita than any other airport in the U.S., and the consequences can be devastating. Here’s what you need to know before you board. Bringing a Gun to a Checkpoint is a Crime Having a firearm — loaded or not — on your person or in your luggage when you reach a TSA checkpoint will result in criminal charges. On top of local and state violations, the TSA can also file federal and civil claims against you, meaning you could face fines up to $13,000. On top of this cost, you can wind up on the “no-fly list,” causing a great deal of travel inconvenience in the future. The Orange Carabiner Rule Most guns found at TSA checkpoints are the result of a simple accident. Maybe you forgot your firearm was in that particular duffle bag, or perhaps your spouse packed for you and didn’t realize your gun was inside. To avoid these mistakes, it’s a great idea to attach an orange carabiner (or any brightly colored tag) to any bag that has a gun in it. Not only is this good gun safety in general, but it will also keep a costly mix-up from happening at the airport.
Know How to Travel With Firearms The TSA’s regulations don’t mean you have to leave your guns at home. By placing your firearm and ammunition in a hard- sided, locked container and declaring it at your airline’s ticketing counter, you can have it checked to your final destination. You can visit the TSA’s website for the latest information on this policy. It’s also a good idea to research the gun laws of your final destination if you’re leaving Texas. If you do find yourself charged for bringing a firearm to a TSA checkpoint, you still have options. An expert Texas criminal defense attorney can help communicate your side of the story to prosecutors and jurors alike and keep a simple accident from having life-altering consequences. Our firm has had many successes getting these types of charges dropped or significantly reduced. Of course, we’d rather these accidents simply not happen in the first place, so check your bags and fly safe!
Bistecca Alla FIORENTINA
Brain Buster
Ingredients
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2 bone-in porterhouse steaks
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1/4 cup olive oil
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2 sprigs rosemary
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Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste
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Lemon wedges, for serving
Directions
4. Flip steaks and baste with
1. 30 minutes before cooking, remove steaks from fridge to bring them to room temperature. 2. Heat a grill or large cast-iron skillet to high. While heating, brush steaks with half the oil and season liberally with salt and pepper. 3. Place steaks on the hottest part of the grill or pan and cook for 5 minutes.
remaining oil, using rosemary sprigs as a brush. If cooking in a pan, place sprigs next to steaks after basting.
5. Cook for 5–6 minutes for medium-rare. 6. Let steaks sit for at least 5
minutes, slice against the grain, and serve with bone.
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