I am not an experienced hunter but I imagine a 44 magnum type revolver from close range would probably discourage a bear attack.  A powerful rifle obviously would be better but unless you are willing to lug a rifle around with you all the time the chances are you good you would be away from your firearm just when it is needed most.  There is also one advantage to the handgun, it can probably be put on target faster.

 

 

Depends on the box (case).  Many companies offer handgun cases in small, medium or large that have solid memory foam in them to fit each gun class (size).  You can buy cases made specifically for each gun, but there are many generic hard shell cases.  Since the airlines require a hard shell case to check a firearm, then it is a justifiable expense.

The TSA states:

• Firearms, ammunition and parts can not be carried on. They must be put in checked baggage.
• You must declare all firearms to the airline during the ticket counter check-in process.
• The firearm must be unloaded.
• The firearm must be in a hard-sided container.
• The container must be locked. A locked container is defined as one that completely secures the firearm from access by anyone other than you. Cases that can be pulled open with little effort do not meet this criterion.
• Federal regulations prohibit unlocked gun cases (or cases with broken locks) on aircraft. TSA locks are not approved for securing firearms.
• You must securely pack any ammunition in fiber (such as cardboard), wood or metal boxes or other packaging that is specifically designed to carry small amounts of ammunition.
• You can’t use firearm magazines/clips for packing ammunition unless they completely and securely enclose the ammunition (e.g., by securely covering the exposed
• You may carry the ammunition in the same hard-sided case as the firearm, as long as you pack it as described above.
• You can’t bring black powder or percussion caps used with black-powder type firearms in either your carry-on or checked baggage.

 

 

 

The holster is a personal expense as it is particular to that (personal) weapon; the travel box and ammunition are allowable as part of the fieldwork.

If a gun were purchased with project funding then all three would be allowable.  Fieldworkers in remote areas have been allowed these expenses for decades.

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^{From: Research Administration List [mailto:xxxxxx@hrinet.org] On Behalf Of Lori Johnson
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To: xxxxxx@hrinet.org
Subject: [RESADM-L] Allowable Cost?}

^Hello,

     ^{I was wondering if I could get your help on a question of allowable costs.}

^{We have a PI that is doing research in Alaska.  He wants to purchase ammunition,}

^{a holster and a travel box on grant funds for his personal firearm.} 

^{The justification for the expense is protection against bears.}

 

^{Would you all consider that an allowable grant expense?}

^Thanks.

^{Lori Johnson}

 

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