Anna's Dad
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I'm soon going to travel for the first time with a handgun via Southwest Airlines. I wasn't going to deal with it but since my Florida concealed permit is good in Missouri (my destination) I figured that I might as well!
I have read the TSA and Southwest rules but would just like to make sure I'm doing everything right.
1) I have a hard case (not sure if it's plastic or aluminum). The case locks with suitcase-type locks (i.e. not very secure)
2) In the case I plan on putting the handgun, a magazine (not in the gun) and a box of ammo. The box is a factory box of 50 rounds but is not sealed and is not completely full. Caliber is 380 Auto.
3) Locked case will be inside another soft piece of luggage.
4) I will check-in at the counter and will declare that I'm checking a firearm and ammunition
5) I will answer all questions and submit to any required inspections prior to returning the locked case to the luggage.
From what I've read, I think everything should be OK, but I'd love any feedback from others who have done this.
These were my concerns even though they seem to be acceptable based on TSA and Southwest rules:
1) Case not strong enough
2) Locks not very secure
3) Ammunition is in the same case as the handgun
4) Ammunition box is not sealed
I'd appreciate responses from others who have done this before. Also, how much time should I expect this to add to the check-in process? Hopefully it's a pretty quick thing, but I have my doubts.
Thanks!
I have read the TSA and Southwest rules but would just like to make sure I'm doing everything right.
1) I have a hard case (not sure if it's plastic or aluminum). The case locks with suitcase-type locks (i.e. not very secure)
2) In the case I plan on putting the handgun, a magazine (not in the gun) and a box of ammo. The box is a factory box of 50 rounds but is not sealed and is not completely full. Caliber is 380 Auto.
3) Locked case will be inside another soft piece of luggage.
4) I will check-in at the counter and will declare that I'm checking a firearm and ammunition
5) I will answer all questions and submit to any required inspections prior to returning the locked case to the luggage.
From what I've read, I think everything should be OK, but I'd love any feedback from others who have done this.
These were my concerns even though they seem to be acceptable based on TSA and Southwest rules:
1) Case not strong enough
2) Locks not very secure
3) Ammunition is in the same case as the handgun
4) Ammunition box is not sealed
I'd appreciate responses from others who have done this before. Also, how much time should I expect this to add to the check-in process? Hopefully it's a pretty quick thing, but I have my doubts.
Thanks!