It also helps to use the word "unloaded" a lot.i8godzilla wrote:The other only advice I can share, is do not use the word gun. Firearm seems to put the folks more at ease in the airport. JMHO
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- Thu Dec 16, 2010 4:07 pm
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- Thu Dec 16, 2010 2:56 pm
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Re: Question about flying and taking my handgun
Not to mention it is a violation of federal law for a carrier to visibly mark a bag as containing a firearm.jamisjockey wrote:Don't let the airline tag your bag with a "firearm" tag, as that increases the chances of it being stolen.
- Wed Dec 15, 2010 1:05 pm
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Re: Question about flying and taking my handgun
Procedures vary by airport, but most places TSA doesn't want to look inside the gun case but will usually check the rest of the bag.
You should use a TSA-approved lock on the luggage and a padlock (ie one that can't be opened with the TSA master keys) on the gun case. If the TSA wants to check the bag, they should do it in your presence--don't leave until they are done. They'll either relock your bag or give you a chance to do so.
You should use a TSA-approved lock on the luggage and a padlock (ie one that can't be opened with the TSA master keys) on the gun case. If the TSA wants to check the bag, they should do it in your presence--don't leave until they are done. They'll either relock your bag or give you a chance to do so.