Flying Question

[E.Marquez]

bringing a printout of those policies also will be more helpful in the case of a misinformed agent rather than just saying you spoke to somebody on the phone who told you so-and-so.

Of course That has been suggested many times over.. Always bring both the TSA and airlines policy with you..No one suggested otherwise

And no one suggested talking with a airline rep and not getting so much as a name and duty position Even my children no better then to end a customer service phone call without the basic info of the person on the other end. I guess I wrongly assumed the adults here in this forum would do the same. My mistake, I should have made that clear

Again, still, what is written on a web site and policy else where is only as good as the PERSON interpreting those words at the counter when you check in.
The suggestion is.... TALK with the people at that counter or airline at that airport, of course get a name and duty position so you can reference later (really, is anyone silly enough to walk in and say "I want to take my gun and somebody I spoke to said it was ok" ) Bring with you the printed reference policy from both TSA and the airline your flying..

You should have no issue after doing this.. every time I've had a hiccup at the counter or TSA these simple items and suggestions have allowed me to get though the process in very little time..Never being held or denied.

I hope it goes just as easy for the OP.

[jsk]

bringing a printout of those policies also will be more helpful in the case of a misinformed agent rather than just saying you spoke to somebody on the phone who told you so-and-so.

Of course That has been suggested many times over.. Always bring both the TSA and airlines policy with you..No one suggested otherwise

Actually none of the replies before mine mentioned checking the TSA website, let alone printing the official policy from the website.

And no one suggested talking with a airline rep and not getting so much as a name and duty position Even my children no better then to end a customer service phone call without the basic info of the person on the other end. I guess I wrongly assumed the adults here in this forum would do the same. My mistake, I should have made that clear

I really don't think getting a name or not would matter. Do you think the folks at the counter at the local airport are going to know by name the person answering an 800 number?

Not sure why you seem so defensive, it's not like I singled your post out as bad advice. Just sharing my own experiences from flying Southwest and United.

[E.Marquez]

Actually none of the replies before mine mentioned checking the TSA website, let alone printing the official policy from the website.

Actually, it has been mentioned dozens of times in the last year on this site alone about this issue, this is not new information, BUT you are correct it had not been mentioned in this thread specifically. I was speaking about commonly found answers on this site and others. Sorry for the confusion.

I really don't think getting a name or not would matter. Do you think the folks at the counter at the local airport are going to know by name the person answering an 800 number?

Not sure why you seem so defensive, it's not like I singled your post out as bad advice. Just sharing my own experiences from flying Southwest and United.

Not defensive just frustrated folks do not read and respond to what is written, and in-place respond to what is not stated...

And no one suggested calling a 1800 number did they? If so, not what was intended In this thread I thought it was clearly stated call the airline at the airport you are departing from... Not sure how you would read those words and interpret them to mean something like call a 1800 number and talk to a random person... ..

But in any case, that is not what has been suggested.... and not a very good idea for the reasons you have pointed out

It's all good, from the very beginning I never said for the OP not to do due diligence and find the company, TSA web site provided info, never said don't ask folks here how it has worked.. I simply stated the ONLY answer to the question that matters is what the folks behind the counter at the airport think those regs say, mean and how they intend to use them...

[chuckybrown]

I have a small hard case and lock that goes into a cordura sided bag. You're welcome to use it if it will fit your pistol. I kept a Kahr 380, 2 mags, and a 20rd box of ammo in it.

First, thank you for the offer. We've got the smaller metal cases we can lock our weapons in. I was wondering about the outer/container suitcase.

Thanks to those that posted helpful responses and experiences.

[LittleGun]

I have flown to Alaska and many other states with my handgun, rifle, or both. I've never had any trouble. Here is my handgun routine on United Airlines:

Unload my Sig P229 and put it in the original Sig gun case. The case is hard plastic, so it meets airline rules.
Put my carry knife in the gun case.
Lock the gun case.
Put two of boxes of ammo and three unloaded magazines in my suitcase.
Lock the suitcase.
Travel to the airport
At the airline counter, ask to declare a firearm.
Airline ticket agent fills out a small form and either puts the form in my suitcase or hands the form to me.
Airline ticket agent calls for a TSA agent
TSA agent arrives and we go to the TSA baggage inspection area.
I watch the TSA agent inspect my bag
After my bag is inspected, I lock it up and leave it with the TSA agent
At my destination, I pick up my bag at the regular carousel or at the baggage claim office.