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Great info guys. Thanks for the time. I called the airline I'm traveling with and the agent had no idea what I was saying. The very typical read from script conversation. So frustrating. Glad I asked here first.

Hello all-

Looking for a little advice on an upcoming trip to CA. In two weeks, I'm flying one way to CA and driving home with a friend back to Texas. I am flying US Airways and have read their Firearm policy. I have never flown with a firearm and curious to hear feedback from you guys. According to the US Airways website,

"Firearms must be packed in a manufacturer’s hard–sided container specifically designed for the firearm, a locked hard–sided gun case, or a locked hard–sided piece of luggage. Handguns may be packed in a locked hard–sided gun case, and then packed inside an unlocked soft–sided piece of luggage. However, a Conditional Acceptance Tag must be used in this case."

So, for those who have gone through this, does this mean the the hard sided, plastic case that my firearm came in, with a master lock around the handle, and placed in my checked luggage bag will do? Or, do I need to get an actual gun case that has a built in locking mechanism?

Also, since CA doesn't have reciprocity with Texas for concealed carry, do airport officials need to know about this and is prior approval needed? Obviously, I'm keeping the package wrapped until I get out of the state.

Thanks for reading through this and sorry for its length, asked you guys first before I call the airline. Always get great info here.