Visitor in the USA.

[Jock Scot]

The question has mostly been answered, so as to how get your sporran back- I often challenge my son to a duel. We both study shotokan karate and weapons combat. A good beating with a Nerf foan sword never did any child any (irreperable) harm.

This son is a just retired Major of the Royal Marines and I am afraid any form of combat, could leave me on the loosing side!

[gilmore]

This son is a just retired Major of the Royal Marines and I am afraid any form of combat, could leave me on the loosing side!

"Age and cunning will triumph over youth and talent every time," they say.

[Jock Scot]

"Age and cunning will triumph over youth and talent every time," they say.

That's what I am hoping. He won't stand a chance!----------Perhaps?

[Wompet]

As promised, I talked to the Fish and Wildlife inspector today. Her answer was to obtain a CITES Pre-Convention Permit (which, of course, does not have an application online). You would still be subject to inspection and verification by USFWS at your port of entry into the U.S..
Looking at the USFWS permits website, it mentions that application review takes at least 60 days, with applications concerning marine mammals and/or endangered species taking at least 90 days to review.
I hope this helps.

[Nighthawk]

As promised, I talked to the Fish and Wildlife inspector today. Her answer was to obtain a CITES Pre-Convention Permit (which, of course, does not have an application online). You would still be subject to inspection and verification by USFWS at your port of entry into the U.S..
Looking at the USFWS permits website, it mentions that application review takes at least 60 days, with applications concerning marine mammals and/or endangered species taking at least 90 days to review.
I hope this helps.

That's what the government does best- takes things that should be simple and comlicates the hell out of them.

This son is a just retired Major of the Royal Marines and I am afraid any form of combat, could leave me on the loosing side!

Ah! Well then... Good luck.

[Jock Scot]

Thank you Wompet for taking the time to find that out for me. It looks as though I will just have to leave that sporran at home. Your civil service is not unlike ours, it seems! Again, to all the kind offers of sporrans being lent and kilt nights being thought about,I shall have to see how the planning goes, but you are all a very generous hearted bunch, sorry, rabble and I thank you very much.