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NEW 4457 with no expiration date just issued
29 September 2022, 21:12
GunsCoreNEW 4457 with no expiration date just issued
TWG just sent me an updated 4457 that now has no expiration date. The old one had an expiration date prominently listed and I believe it was June 2022. I leave for Zim Oct. 15th so better get an updated one pronto, so I have one less issue to worry about.
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29 September 2022, 21:32
Gale JohnsonThe power's that be will probably tell you it's no good since your gun permit cannot expire? LOL
29 September 2022, 22:15
reddy375Praise the Lord. I hope this will be the case from hereon!
29 September 2022, 22:55
ArnietHot diggity darn.
30 September 2022, 02:31
Todd WilliamsIt's been pretty easy to get a 4457 without an expiration date. Wink Wink!!
I believe the issue currently is some of the officials, especially in RSA, want to see the form stamped within the past 6 months, regardless of the expiration date.
YMMV however.
30 September 2022, 02:58
L. David Keithquote:
I believe the issue currently is some of the officials, especially in RSA, want to see the form stamped within the past 6 months, regardless of the expiration date.
Ironically, the 4457 is a US Customs form that should only be of US Customs concern, not International Governments. Just another nit-pick to bother travelers who hunt or to pick their pocket of coin. Mr X or Bruce have been saviors to many in Tambo airport, but watch out when on returning flights home. The little "check out" room is notorious for skinning one of coin.
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30 September 2022, 04:51
K EvansI believe Qatar looks for an “expiration date” on one’s “firearms license” prior to allowing firearms to be checked in. But I could be wrong.
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30 September 2022, 07:51
surefire7Why cannot they write in English on the form, “This form has no expiration date, and is good for life.” etc…
30 September 2022, 08:06
Gale Johnsonquote:
Originally posted by surefire7:
Why cannot they write in English on the form, “This form has no expiration date, and is good for life.” etc…
That would make sense, so it will never happen
30 September 2022, 09:14
lavacaMy next trip to Customs will likely take several trips, but I want the forms with no expiration.
30 September 2022, 17:13
bwanajayI received my revised 4457's from TWG yesterday. This (OMB CONTROL NUMBER: 1651-0010) is what is printed in place of the date at the top of the form.
04 October 2022, 04:26
hydehunterbwanajay, what about the date on the lower left corner I wonder if some country will take that as the expiration and refuse it