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Top Gun: Maverick Finally Showcases The New J/125 Sailing Yacht

The long-awaited trailer for Top Gun: Maverick was released this week, giving fans a first look at the long-awaited sequel to the beloved 1980s blockbuster. One of the most highly anticipated scenes in the trailer is the sailing yacht scene, which features Tom Cruise and Jennifer Connolly.

It's no surprise that the scene was filmed on a J/125 sailing yacht, as the J/Boats shipyard is known for its high-performance racing yachts. The J/125 is a popular model among racing sailors and has been featured in several major films and TV shows.

This article takes a closer look at the Top Gun: Maverick sailing yacht scene and the J/125 yacht that was used in the filming.

What made the Top Gun: Maverick sailing yacht scene so iconic?

The sailing yacht scene in Top Gun: Maverick is one of the most iconic scenes in the movie. It's a beautiful, serene moment that starkly contrasts with the rest of the film, which is full of high-octane action and adventure.

But what makes this scene so iconic? Is it the beautiful location? The amazing cinematography? The fact that it's such a change of pace from the rest of the movie?

We believe it's all of these factors and more. The sailing yacht scene in Top Gun: Maverick is an iconic scene because it's a perfect example of how to use all the elements of cinema to create a truly memorable moment.

The J/125 sailing yacht that was used in the filming of Top Gun: Maverick.

The J/125 sailing yacht is a state-of-the-art vessel that was used in the filming of the 2020 movie Top Gun: Maverick. The yacht, which businessman John Pompa owns, was featured in a key scene in the film where it is seen sailing past the Golden Gate Bridge.  

The J/125 is a high-performance sailing yacht that is designed for long-distance cruising. It is equipped with a variety of features that make it ideal for sailing in rough conditions, such as a keel-stepped mast and a carbon fiber hull. The yacht also has a large onboard water tank that allows it to go for long periods of time without having to stop for fresh water.

How the J/125 yacht helped make the scene of Top Gun: Maverik so memorable.

In the film Top Gun: Maverick, the J/125 yacht plays a pivotal role in the iconic beach scene with Tom Cruise and Jennifer Connolly. The yacht, which is owned by Connolly's character, is central to the scene in which Cruise's character meets Connolly's.

The J/125 is a popular yacht among filmmakers due to its sleek design and its ability to turn on a dime. This makes it perfect for action scenes like the one in Top Gun: Maverick.

But the J/125 isn't just a pretty face. It's also a highly functional yacht that can accommodate several guests. This makes it perfect for entertaining.

Why the J/125 yacht is the perfect choice for a sailing adventure?

The J/125 yacht is the perfect choice for those looking for an exceptional sailing experience. This amazing yacht offers superb performance, unmatched comfort, and stunning good looks. Here are just a few of the reasons why the J/125 is the ideal choice for your next sailing adventure.

The J/125's extraordinary stability index of 143 degrees, with a stability curve ratio of positive to negative areas of 12.5:1, is what creates a sense of solidity and power when sailing it. This greater stability is paired with a balanced hull-form that has the right amount of reserve buoyancy forward. This makes the J/125 capable of safer and more controllable high-speed planing offshore in large waves. Also, the average helmsperson can maintain peak performance for sustained periods of time because the hull-form provides a wider steering groove upwind.

The J/125 is manufactured to ABS offshore standards by TPI Composites using the SCRIMP resin-infusion process. The US Naval Surface Warfare Center at Carderock, MD found that the properties of laminates created by TPI's patented SCRIMP resin-infusion process are better than the low-energy pre-pregs used by many custom boat shops--they're even twice as strong as hand lay-ups.

J/125 weighs in at 2700 pounds, which is 1500-2500 pounds lighter than its competitor designs, after subtracting the weight of the keel and adding 1000 pounds for the rig, engine, and hardware. This is not only due to the J/125's narrower beam. The Hull & Deck Laminate Design of the J/125 is stronger for its weight than E-Glass/epoxy laminates using slit CoreCell foam. J/125 uses epoxy with a combination Kevlar & E-Glass for the outer skin with two layers of carbon fiber (bi-axial & unidirectional) for the inner skin. The elevated strength of these exotic materials allows for a thinner, lighter skin than the equivalent E-Glass structure.

It's no surprise that the scene was filmed on a J/125 sailing yacht, as the J/Boats shipyard is known for its high-performance racing yachts. The J/125 is a popular model among racing sailors and has been featured in several major films and TV shows. In fact, the J/125 was also used in the film The World's End, starring Simon Pegg and Nick Frost. The J/125 is the perfect boat for cruising or racing, and it's no wonder that it was chosen for the Top Gun: Maverick film.

If you're looking for a high-performance sailing yacht, the J/125 is a perfect choice. Whether you're interested in racing or cruising, the J/125 will provide you with an amazing experience.

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As Scuttlebutt HQ is located in San Diego, CA, this is very much a military town which proved to be a good backdrop for filming the Top Gun movie released in 1986. But the local locations weren’t limited to just the Navy bases for that movie, which is also the case for the sequel Top Gun: Maverick that gets released on May 27, 2022.

However, when they sought out San Diego Bay to film an action scene, nobody told them about the region’s light winds. “We filmed that sequence twice. We filmed it the first time in San Diego, and it was very beautiful,” describes actress Jennifer Connelly. “We got lovely shots, and there were even dolphins swimming alongside us. But Tom (Cruise) said, ‘No, this isn’t fast enough’.”

For the second attempt, somebody did their research and they went to San Francisco where Connelly and Cruise get a real taste of high wind sailing on a J/125.

“It was a very distracting environment,” said Connelly. “It was incredibly windy, with big waves. The boat was at an impossible angle, moving so fast, and we had to play the scene at the same time. I was so paranoid that I was going to forget something with all those distractions. I found myself standing on the coffee table in my living room, practicing with my kids spraying water at me and blowing on me while I ran my lines.”

Connelly shared the story on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and while Cruise is known for doing his own movie stunts, Connelly was pretty stoked to have taken on the role of a sailor. “I love it, it was great, it was amazing,” she said of the experience. “I was taking lessons to prepare for the role, starting in the New York harbor. Kind of like learning how to drive on the Autobahn.”

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108' westship 1998.

1998 Westship 108’ Raised Pilothouse

Motivated Seller!

This vessel shows in Immaculate shape, both exterior and interior. Within the last two years over $200,000 in work has been done. This yacht is ready for any Island Adventure. She is currently captain and crewed. Some of her Key features are a country kitchen, spacious flybridge with Jacuzzi, Split interior with half of her rooms in center aft and forward berths. She boasts a Full beam Master, Five Cabins, Three Queen Berths, Six Heads, Two Crew Cabins, Crew Mess, and a Captains Quarters.

ENGINES SMOH: 1,800

Modified W6 was done in House by Chief Engineer on both MTU's 3.5 Years ago.

RECENT MAINTENANCE:

• (8) Sea Blaze III RGB transom lights
• Bottom paint - April 2022
• Oil change and fuel service - April 2022
• Recent oil sample and almost 0 dissolved metals – April 2022
• Just did all air cleaners - November 2022
• Recondition both props. Done at Miss G's - April 2022
• New bow thruster “Vetus” replaced from All American Industry at LMC - July 2022
• All new seals and bearings during service of the Naiad stabilizers by All American Industry at LMC - July 2022
• Windlass rebuilt - hydraulic system - July 2022
• Chillers and evaporators - new 3.5 years ago
• Generators oil pressure 50/58 PSI during full operation. Tested August 2022
• Generators fully Serviced - November 2022
• Watermakers Diaphragms were cleaned, pickled and serviced - done 1.5 years ago
• Boat always uses 15W-40 synthetic with Lucas stabilizer
• New Auto Pilot - done in July 2022

Not For Sale To US Residents While In US Water!

If you are looking at yachts for sale , thinking about selling your yacht or need service for your yacht , it is always wise to have an experienced broker from Atlantic Yacht and Ship to represent your interests.

Full Details

TOP GUN, is a 108ft raised pilothouse motor yacht with exterior design by Wesley Carr and naval architecture by Jack Sarin, known worldwide for his many excellent superyacht designs.

This seaworthy classic yacht is ideally configured for charter or family cruises with a spacious, five cabin split accommodations layout—forward staterooms and separate midships staterooms, including a full-beam master suite. The VIP and three other guest staterooms feature ensuites. Crew quarters for three, are accessed via aft cockpit.

A benefit of the RPH design, the main deck space forward of the pilothouse features an immense galley with “country kitchen” for informal dining. The main salon includes a formal dining area with seating for eight, full wet bar and entertainment center, large sofa and barrel chairs for socializing and relaxing in comfort.

Outdoor areas on flybridge and aft deck are well arranged for dining, sunset cocktails, lounging, and socializing. The flybridge features an oversized Jacuzzi with sun pad lounge. Aft sundeck stores jet ski and tender, launched and retrieved with davit. A staircase to port of the bridge helm console leads down to the pilothouse. The bow features a large lounge seat for secluded relaxation. Molded steps to port and starboard of cockpit lead down to the transom gate which opens to the stern's molded swim platform.

Her shallow 5.5ft draft is ideal for cruising the islands and coastal waters for scenic views.

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Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.

The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.

And the Oscar goes to ‘Top Gun’... for six minutes of sailing

There is a scene in “Top Gun: Maverick,” the sequel to the 1986 movie that made Tom Cruise a top gun at the box office, that is a thrilling depiction of humans speeding through the glories of the universe. Actually, there are many scenes like that in this marvelously photographed film. Most of them show aircraft streaking through the gorgeous blue yonder, but the one I’m referring to features a sailboat.

Tom Cruise goes sailing with his girlfriend Penny and he is, literally, out of his element. Viewers are meant to see the irony of the guy who is a fearless fighter jock in the sky cowering in the cockpit of a sailboat moving on the water at less than 2% of Mach 1 with a woman at the helm reveling in the breezy conditions.

The setting gives Cruise the opportunity to speak the best line in the film: “I don’t sail boats, Penny, I land on them.”

The scene is fine as part of the story, but where it turns into great stuff is in the photography. Someone behind the cameras must have been a sailor, because he or she got everything right. It was shot on San Francisco Bay and the Bay was fully in character with wind in the upper teens producing a steep chop. The sails are trimmed just right, the boat is lively and fast and throwing spray. The woman driving the boat with a big carbon fiber wheel is in control and in the moment with a look of pure joy.

Then she sets the spinnaker. It’s another opportunity for Cruise to act nervous, but it’s also terrific sailing footage with the boat accelerating when the big blue kite fills, sort of in the nature of a fighter aircraft being slingshotted off a carrier deck.

The boat plays its part perfectly. It’s a J/125 named Rufless borrowed from the owner for the movie. The 41-footer carries a monster asymmetrical spinnaker set on its long sprit and typically gives a thrilling ride in conditions like those in the film.

I rate the six minutes of sailing footage in “Top Gun” as best sailing scene ever in a Hollywood movie. I realize the bar is low, but this film cleared it with airspace to spare.

Cruise’s performance got me wondering how many movie stars are sailors. He makes no claim to be, nor, surprisingly, does Jennifer Connelly, the actress who looks so skilled as the sailboat skipper in the movie. Telling an interviewer the scene made her “paranoid,” she added, “It was incredibly windy, with big waves. The boat was at an impossible angle, moving so fast.” Maybe there was a sailing instructor hiding below on the J/125 giving hand signals to the helmsperson.

I don’t have any inside info on the off-screen pastimes of movie stars, but I do know that the actor Morgan Freeman is an experienced sailor who has frequently been spotted on his Shannon 43 in the BVI and the Leeward Islands.

It’s well known, of course, that Jimmy Buffett is a sailor, and if you stretch the definition of movie star a bit he might qualify—he’s had a few cameo film roles. His latest boat, an innovative, high-performance 50-foot cruising boat painted turquoise, had the honor of being featured on the cover of SAILING .

After that, we have to search film and sailing history for a legitimate movie star sailor, and there we find Humphrey Bogart, who was probably the most dedicated and skilled sailing yachtsman of any celebrity.

Bogart owned the 55-foot Santana , an Olin Stephens-designed schooner that was built for an oil magnate and was one of the great yachts of its era. After Bogart bought Santana in 1939, sailing the beautiful mahogany-planked boat with its enormous spread of sail became his passion. His son Stephen Bogart wrote, “While most people know that Bogie and Lauren Bacall had a great love affair, probably fewer know about my father’s other great love—sailing. Specifically, it was with his 55-foot sailing yacht Santana . The sea was my father’s sanctuary.”

Bogart spent a lot of time on the water, cruising along the California coast and even racing. He sailed Santana in the 1948 Ensenada race (with Lauren Bacall in the crew) and won a trophy. His frequent daysailing outings on Santana often had an all-star guest list featuring the likes of Katherine Hepburn, Grace Kelly, Ingrid Bergman, David Niven and Richard Burton.

Santana , rigged as both a schooner and a yawl, has had nine owners since Bogart, and after an extensive rebuild in 2016 is still gracing southern California waters with its classical beauty.

The man I nominate as the best pure sailor among famed movie actors once sailed with Bogart on Santana . Surely, he was the most experienced hand onboard. That was Sterling Hayden.

Hayden went to sea as a teenager in the Great Depression and stayed eight years as a deckhand on full-rigged ships and mate on Grand Banks schooners. He was the navigator on the schooner Gertrude L. Thebaud in its epic race against the famous Bluenose for the 1938 Fisherman’s Cup.

When only 22 years old, he sailed as captain on a 89-foot brigantine on a delivery to the South Pacific. Newspaper stories about the voyage and photos of the handsome sailor got the attention of movie producers. Soon he was making movies and making trouble as a typical Hollywood bad boy. 

Abruptly, apparently fed up with his self-indulgent life, he quit the movies and bummed around long enough to become divorced and broke. Then his story gets really interesting.

He had long owned an old 95-foot pilot schooner named Wanderer , and in 1959 he sailed away in the brawny 100-ton vessel, bound for Tahiti with his four children and a motley crew acquired through newspaper ads. The voyage resulted in a book titled Wanderer . It’s an autobiography that is an adventure to read as it whirls through the adventures and misadventures of a troubled life overflowing with action and incident—and lots of sailing.

Of contemporary movie stars, there is one I am certain is not a sailor. That’s Robert Redford, who if he knew anything about sailing could not in good conscience have allowed himself to act in the movie “All is Lost.” The film tells the desultory story of a lone sailor (Redford is the only actor and the few words he speaks are to himself) who sails his 39-foot sailboat under a perpetual cloud that rains a steady drip of misfortune and finally combines with the sailor’s ineptitude to make a fitting closing scene: Redford’s character escapes his sinking yacht in a life raft and promptly manages to set the raft on fire

To fellow sufferers who sat through the 106 minutes of that dead fish of a sailing movie, I recommend those six sailing minutes in “Top Gun” as the perfect tonic.

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1998 Westship 108' TOP GUN

$ 1,795,000

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1998 Westship 108’ Raised Pilothouse

Motivated Seller!

This vessel shows in Immaculate shape, both exterior and interior. Within the last two years over $200,000 in work has been done. This yacht is ready for any Island Adventure. She is currently captain and crewed. Some of her Key features are a country kitchen, spacious flybridge with Jacuzzi, Split interior with half of her rooms in center aft and forward berths. She boasts a Full beam Master, Five Cabins, Three Queen Berths, Six Heads, Two Crew Cabins, Crew Mess, and a Captains Quarters.

ENGINES SMOH: 1,800

Modified W6 was done in House by Chief Engineer on both MTU's 3.5 Years ago.

RECENT MAINTENANCE:

• (8) Sea Blaze III RGB transom lights
• Bottom paint - April 2022
• Oil change and fuel service - April 2022
• Recent oil sample and almost 0 dissolved metals – April 2022
• Just did all air cleaners - November 2022
• Recondition both props. Done at Miss G's - April 2022
• New bow thruster “Vetus” replaced from All American Industry at LMC - July 2022
• All new seals and bearings during service of the Naiad stabilizers by All American Industry at LMC - July 2022
• Windlass rebuilt - hydraulic system - July 2022
• Chillers and evaporators - new 3.5 years ago
• Generators oil pressure 50/58 PSI during full operation. Tested August 2022
• Generators fully Serviced - November 2022
• Watermakers Diaphragms were cleaned, pickled and serviced - done 1.5 years ago
• Boat always uses 15W-40 synthetic with Lucas stabilizer
• New Auto Pilot - done in July 2022

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• Price USD: $ 1,795,000

108 Raised Pilothouse Motor Yacht

Aventura, florida, united states, power yacht.

• LOA: 108 ft in
• Display Length: 108 ft

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• Water Capacity: --
• Fuel Capacity: 5000 gals
• Engine Details: MTU 8V396TE94
• Engine 1: 1998 5000.00 HRS 1525.00 HP
• Engine 2: 1998 5000.00 HRS 1525.00 HP
• Engine Fuel: Diesel
• Days on Market: INQUIRE

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TOP GUN, is a 108ft raised pilothouse motor yacht with exterior design by Wesley Carr and naval architecture by Jack Sarin, known worldwide for his many excellent superyacht designs.

This seaworthy classic yacht is ideally configured for charter or family cruises with a spacious, five cabin split accommodations layout—forward staterooms and separate midships staterooms, including a full-beam master suite. The VIP and three other guest staterooms feature ensuites. Crew quarters for three, are accessed via aft cockpit.

A benefit of the RPH design, the main deck space forward of the pilothouse features an immense galley with “country kitchen” for informal dining. The main salon includes a formal dining area with seating for eight, full wet bar and entertainment center, large sofa and barrel chairs for socializing and relaxing in comfort.

Outdoor areas on flybridge and aft deck are well arranged for dining, sunset cocktails, lounging, and socializing. The flybridge features an oversized Jacuzzi with sun pad lounge. Aft sundeck stores jet ski and tender, launched and retrieved with davit. A staircase to port of the bridge helm console leads down to the pilothouse. The bow features a large lounge seat for secluded relaxation. Molded steps to port and starboard of cockpit lead down to the transom gate which opens to the stern's molded swim platform.

Her shallow 5.5ft draft is ideal for cruising the islands and coastal waters for scenic views.

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Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.

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• Sleeps 10 overnight
• Shallow draft and fast speeds for reef exploration

The 32.92m/108' motor yacht 'Top Gun' (ex. Amazing Grace) was built by Westship at their Westport, WA shipyard. Her interior is styled by design house Sally Dills and she was completed in 1998. This luxury vessel's exterior design is the work of Carr Design.

Guest Accommodation

Top Gun has been designed to comfortably accommodate up to 10 guests in 5 suites comprising one VIP cabin. She is also capable of carrying up to 3 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience.

Onboard Comfort & Entertainment

Her features include deck jacuzzi, WiFi and air conditioning.

Range & Performance

Built with a composite hull and composite superstructure, with gpr decks, she benefits from a semi-displacement hull to provide exceptional seakeeping and impressive speeds. Powered by twin diesel MTU (8V396TE94) 1,525hp engines, she comfortably cruises at 20 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 23 knots with a range of up to 2,500 nautical miles from her 5,000 gallon fuel tanks at 12 knots. Her low draft of 1.7m/5'7" makes her primed for accessing shallow areas and cruising close to the shorelines. Her water tanks store around 850 Gallons of fresh water. She was built to Unknown classification society rules.

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82 Sunseeker Motor Yacht Sold By Brandon Barnes

March 30, 2021 9:53 am

TOP GUN, a 82′ Sunseeker built in 2004 and located in Miami, was sold by Denison yacht broker, Brandon Barnes who introduced the buyer. Robert Lama from Miami Yachts International represented the seller.

This Sunseeker motor yacht accommodates 8 guests in a 4 cabin and 4 head layout. TOP GUN has a bright and spacious salon and an inviting galley. The aft deck is furnished for alfresco entertaining, while her foredeck has a large sun pad lounge. The flybridge includes a wet bar equipped with a BBQ, dinette, Jacuzzi, toy storage, and a lounge covered by a bimini top.

TOP GUN is located in Miami, Florida with an asking price of $1,650,000 at the time of sale.

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TSA stops man with loaded gun at Pittsburgh International Airport

PITTSBURGH – A Bethel Park, Pa., man was stopped by Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers when they intercepted his loaded handgun at Pittsburgh International Airport on Friday, March 15.

The man was caught with a .380 caliber handgun loaded with six bullets among his carry-on items. He was not in possession of a valid permit to carry a firearm.

The good catch by TSA officers brings the total number of guns caught at the airport’s checkpoints to seven so far in the first eight weeks of the new year.

“When stopped by our officers, this man admitted up front that he had previously been caught with a gun in his carry-on bag several years ago,” said Karen Keys-Turner, TSA’s Federal Security Director for the airport. “Obviously he did not learn his lesson. His irresponsibility resulted in his needlessly introducing an unnecessary risk into the airport environment and as a result he will face a very stiff Federal financial penalty that will likely cost him thousands of dollars, especially since this was the second time that he violated the firearms policy."

Passengers are permitted to travel with firearms only in checked baggage if they are unloaded and packed in a hard-sided locked case. Then the locked case should be taken to the airline check-in counter to be declared. TSA has details on how to properly travel with a firearm posted on its website .

Bringing a gun to an airport checkpoint carries a federal civil penalty because TSA reserves the right to issue a civil penalty to travelers who have guns and gun parts with them at a checkpoint. Civil penalties for bringing a weapon into a checkpoint can reach up to $15,000, depending on the specific weapon and the circumstances. This applies to travelers with or without concealed gun carry permits because even though an individual may have a concealed carry permit, it does not allow for a firearm to be carried onto an airplane. This also applies to travelers who are enrolled in the TSA PreCheck® program, who will lose their TSA PreCheck privileges if they bring a gun to a checkpoint.  

The complete list of civil penalties is posted online . 

When a gun is detected in the checkpoint X-ray unit, the conveyor belt is stopped and the police are notified. Police remove the carry-on bag from the X-ray unit because TSA does not want its officers handling firearms. Police determine whether a traveler is arrested or issued a criminal citation. Meanwhile the remaining passengers in the checkpoint lane either wait for the issue to be resolved or they are shifted to another checkpoint lane, thus delaying dozens of passengers from getting to their gates.

TSA firearms catches at airport checkpoints at Pittsburgh International Airport, 2017 to 2024

Last year, a record 6,737 firearms were caught at checkpoints nationwide and Pittsburgh was part of that disturbing trend.

Firearm possession laws vary by state and locality and passengers should do their homework to make sure that they are not violating any local firearm laws. Travelers should also contact their airline as they may have additional requirements for traveling with firearms and ammunition.

Unsure if an item should be packed in a carry-on bag, checked bag, either or neither? Download the free myTSA app , which has a handy “What can I bring?” feature that allows you to type in the item to find out if it can fly. Or ask on Twitter or Facebook Messenger at @AskTSA . Travelers may send a question by texting “Travel” to AskTSA (275-872).

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South Carolina Gov, Henry McMaster has held a ceremony marking a new law allowing any adult who can legally own a gun to carry the weapon openly without a permit

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McMaster signed the bill into law 12 days ago as soon as it hit his desk, allowing open carry before the ink had dried. Tuesday's Statehouse event outside his office was a day to let everyone who pushed for the law to take a victory lap.

“This is a happy day. It’s a good step forward,” the Republican governor said.

The new law changes how police do their jobs. Guns can now be carried anywhere inside a vehicle — the dashboard, a seat, a cup holder, instead of it being required to be hidden in a console or glove compartment.

Officers can no longer stop someone who is just carrying a gun and anyone carrying a concealed weapon is no longer required to tell an officer they are armed.

Concealed weapons permits are still available, and the bill makes the training free across the state. Budget writers will have to set aside $4 million to $5 million to provide the classes in each of South Carolina's 46 counties.

Encouraging the training provided in those classes was one of the biggest roadblocks to getting the new law passed. Many police departments and some lawmakers who usually support fewer restrictions on guns felt people still need to get training before they should be able to carry a weapon in public.

The law also allows anyone ages 18 to 20 who doesn't have a felony conviction or other legal problem to carry a gun. The old concealed weapons law set a minimum age at 21.

“The Constitution doesn’t specify the age," said Republican Rep. Shane Martin who helped get the bill through the Senate. "Whether you like it or not, those 18, 19, 20 year olds should be eligible.”

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