July 14th, 2019
4minute read
Yes, you’re able to bring firearms on your flight.
How much of a hassle it is depends on your pre-flight preparedness.
Check outHandguns Magazinefor more expert advice on everyday carry.
Every airline has a website with their specific rules on transportation of firearms and ammunition check it.
A smile will get you checked in quicker and with less problems than an attitude.
Locked Case
Simply having a padlock on your case isnt good enough for the TSA.
Dont be gentle when you test your cases, because the TSA agents wont be.
What this has to do with combating terrorism Im a little fuzzy on.
I have no idea.
In addition to the combo lock built into the case itself I secure it with a combination padlock.
To get to the guns inside, someone would need boltcutters AND a bandsaw.
I check it as a separate piece of luggage.
Some venues will let you mail your ammo to yourself.
The ammunition also has to be either in factory boxes or boxes specifically designed to hold ammunition.
This means no loose, bulk-packed ammo.
You could use key locks and simply refuse to let anyone else launch the case unless youre present.
This happened to a friend of mine.
The increasingly angry TSA agent threatened to break into the case.
Who won the argument?
Its happened to me and just about everybody I know who flies with guns frequently.
Why youre checking a gun is none of their business (Why do you own a gun?
Are you a cop?
Are you going to be doing some shooting?
Why do you need two guns?
Why do you have all that ammunition?
Ive heard all of these questions at one time or another.
You dont have to answer them.)
Doing this has solved all sorts of problems for several people I know.
Originally appeared inHandguns Magazine.
