Visitor in the USA.

[Fougasse]

A little while ago at one of our kilt nights we brought several different fur sporrans, Gary (Wompet) was there and was easily able to identify my Sealskin sporran, Gary works at the US Canada border on the US side, he was saying they would confiscate the Sealskin Sporran if I were to cross over with it. I therefore also have a Bovine one for going to the states with. As for once in the country it would most likely be fine, however as I've already said getting it through customs will be a problem, unless you can prove that the sporran is a certain vintage, and I'm not sure how old it has to be to be able to get a pass, I think it must be at least older than the Marine Mammals Protection Act, that was enacted on October 21, 1972.
As to how to get it back from your son, I'm not too sure how you are going to do that.

As anticipated, I stand corrected!

[English Bloke]

... and if he does, I am not too sure how to operate an iron! ...

Come on Jock? An old soldier like you, I very much doubt that.

I wouldn't risk such a precious thing myself. Some busy-body will square it away in the name of planet saving I'm sure, in spite of the fact your particular seal has been separated from his overcoat for a century or more.

Lots of generous X Markers on here though eh?

[gilmore]

The issue of sealskin sporrans has been discussed here in at least one, if not two or more threads. One of the members here is with US customs. The info he gave, as I recall it, was that not all seals are endangered, thus some sealskin sporrans are quite legally imported into the US. However, most customs inspectors probably can't spot the difference on site. I don't remember any discussion of the date of the sporran having a bearing, but it may have. If you use the search feature, you can probably locate the thread(s).

Hope you have an enjoyable trip to our shores. Have you thought of a kilt night of X Marks members at the locale you are visiting? I am sure quite a few would like to meet and welcome you.

[Jock Scot]

Come on Jock? An old soldier like you, I very much doubt that.

I wouldn't risk such a precious thing myself. Some busy-body will square it away in the name of planet saving I'm sure, in spite of the fact your particular seal has been separated from his overcoat for a century or more.

Lots of generous X Markers on here though eh?

Ssshhhh! You will blow my cover with my wife! I might have to remember how to iron again! I did have a "man" to do most of my ironing in the army though.

You are quite right, I think my sporran will stay at home. Oh well, I suppose I will just have to buy a new one,ho hum.--------it won't look right though all this new business just ----well -------just-------won't --------look -------well-------um-------right--------will it? Well not for a 100years at least!

Again, you are quite right in pointing out how generous people are. We in this country will never forget how generous North America has been to our country, and it is great to see that the tradition is continuing! So, if this trip of mine leaves the planning stage I would love to meet up with you Xmarkers "somewhere" in the USA.

[Mr. bone]

Good call on leaving it at home. I was flying once with a Mini-disc recording device and a very small shotgun style mic and one way it was fine, but coming back, same route same airports, I was ushered into a small waiting room and asked to explain. Best not to tempt fate.

[Nighthawk]

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.

[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?