YOu should know that you can get 4457s anytime before your trip and once you have one, it's good for life. So, if the Customs Office is a long ways away, but you know you will be taking one of 3 possible shotguns overseas in 6 mo, then get call ahead, make an appointment and get it done. Then choose the actual gun that will go the night before you leave, if you wish.

If you havea 4457 from 10 yrs ago, it's still good.

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BrentD, (Professor - just for Stan)

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