I'm about to fly for the first time with a firearm. I'm taking a Glock 23 and magazines. I bought a small Pelican case (the 1170 model) and suitable locks. I've researched for hours and understand most of the requirements but I cannot find answers to these questions:
Q1. TSA state "Firearm magazines and ammunition clips must be securely boxed or included within a hard-sided case containing an unloaded firearm." I want to take 3 magazines but my Pelican case will only hold 2 outside the gun. Would it be legal and acceptable for the third empty magazine to be inside the gun?
Q2. If the answer to Q1 is "No", maybe I could fall back on the "securely boxed" alternative to transport the third magazine. But what constitutes "securely boxed".
Q3. Does the pistol chamber have to be visibly empty, e.g. slide locked back or a flag inserted? I've cut the foam for the Pelican case in such a way that neither of these options are now possible.
Q4. Is online check-in possible when traveling with a firearm?
Q5. Can I check in at one of those kiosks that prints your luggage labels and then an attendant comes along to affix them to your bags and check your documents. Or do I have to speak with a check-in desk agent before I do anything?
Hoping people experienced in flying with firearms can help me out on these points.
Thanks.
Q1. TSA state "Firearm magazines and ammunition clips must be securely boxed or included within a hard-sided case containing an unloaded firearm." I want to take 3 magazines but my Pelican case will only hold 2 outside the gun. Would it be legal and acceptable for the third empty magazine to be inside the gun?
Q2. If the answer to Q1 is "No", maybe I could fall back on the "securely boxed" alternative to transport the third magazine. But what constitutes "securely boxed".
Q3. Does the pistol chamber have to be visibly empty, e.g. slide locked back or a flag inserted? I've cut the foam for the Pelican case in such a way that neither of these options are now possible.
Q4. Is online check-in possible when traveling with a firearm?
Q5. Can I check in at one of those kiosks that prints your luggage labels and then an attendant comes along to affix them to your bags and check your documents. Or do I have to speak with a check-in desk agent before I do anything?
Hoping people experienced in flying with firearms can help me out on these points.
Thanks.
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