What could be the most time consuming part of the process with respect to traveling with a firearm to South America?
Before you leave the USA one must complete a U.S. Customs Form 4457, which proves that you did not buy the guns in Argentina—therefore no taxes are due to Uncle Sam by you upon re-entry. Unfortunately, the Form 4457 must be completed in the presence of a US Customs officer. This means on one of your days off, you need to go to the airport, or a U.S. Customs Office, and have this done. Otherwise, plan to arrive at least four hours before your scheduled departure in order to have this verification accomplished. Don’t be surprised if you have to wait nearly an hour just to see an inspector that is “available” to help you. The good news is that once this Form 4457 is completed, it is valid for as long as you own the firearm, and need not be done ever again. The bad news is that we personally know hunters that blew off the requirement and had their guns confiscated by U.S. Customs at the airport until the hunter returned with a receipt or bill of sale proving that he indeed purchased the gu
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