I don't use TSA locks when I check a bag with firearms. I also run a steel cable through the locks on the gun case and around the aluminum "spine" in the checked bag to make it harder for someone to remove my gun case and put it in their bag.
Flying with a firearm?
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bigfatdave
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EBK said:
Good news!
Was it surprisingly easy for you as well?
Mainsail
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That's what I did. It's a soft-side wheeled duffel bag by NorthFace.
Surprisingly easy is exactly how I would describe it.
Indeed it was
DHJenkins
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I love having a firearm in my luggage; it means the TSA can't open it. It's not even because of privacy issues, but because they're horrible at closing suitcases if they've inspected them.
One other thing I've noticed is that the counter staff's profficiency in enforcing/understanding the rules varies wildly from state to state. For example, when I flew from TX to PA, the nice TX lady insisted I rack the slide back, show her an empty mag and everything else. Upon my return, the agent in PA said "Honey, I wouldn't even know what to look for" when I offered to demonstrate compliance.
Basically, don't expect the counter staff to be totally up on the rules. I always take a printed copy of their company policy, along with TSA policy just in case; for some reason, seeing something on paper always does the trick.
One other thing I've noticed is that the counter staff's profficiency in enforcing/understanding the rules varies wildly from state to state. For example, when I flew from TX to PA, the nice TX lady insisted I rack the slide back, show her an empty mag and everything else. Upon my return, the agent in PA said "Honey, I wouldn't even know what to look for" when I offered to demonstrate compliance.
Basically, don't expect the counter staff to be totally up on the rules. I always take a printed copy of their company policy, along with TSA policy just in case; for some reason, seeing something on paper always does the trick.
NavyLCDR
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I don't understand how your example illustrates a lack of proficiency in enforcing/understanding the rules. The owner of the firearm is the one responsible for ensuring the firearm is unloaded. That is why it is you who signs the declaration tag and certifies that the gun is unloaded. The airline has no legal requirement to verify the gun is unloaded, but they certainly have the authority to if they choose to.
toiville2feathers
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You need to know what the current laws regarding weapons and ammunition from your point of departure and destinations. The regulations more than likley will not be the same.
Heres an example: A Lady left Fargo ND to meet her husband in New York for a wedding. He is in the service and stationed some where in the east. He asked here to bring his pistol for self defense. She talked to Delta Air lines and they told here the rules. Pistol needs to be declared and ammunition has to plased here and so on. She goes to the air port declares her weapon, and flies out to New York. She comes to go home and goes to Delta, declares her weapon , just like she did in Fargo and gets locked up in jail because she don't have a permit to have a weapon in New York City. Now mind you she has 2 children with her, but she got hauled off and child welfare took the kids. But the City of New York and TSA didn't care.
It's up to you to know what required for the trip, Ingnorance of the laws is not a valid excuse.
Heres an example: A Lady left Fargo ND to meet her husband in New York for a wedding. He is in the service and stationed some where in the east. He asked here to bring his pistol for self defense. She talked to Delta Air lines and they told here the rules. Pistol needs to be declared and ammunition has to plased here and so on. She goes to the air port declares her weapon, and flies out to New York. She comes to go home and goes to Delta, declares her weapon , just like she did in Fargo and gets locked up in jail because she don't have a permit to have a weapon in New York City. Now mind you she has 2 children with her, but she got hauled off and child welfare took the kids. But the City of New York and TSA didn't care.
It's up to you to know what required for the trip, Ingnorance of the laws is not a valid excuse.
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