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So I'm going to be traveling in a few weeks via Virgin American and I'm contemplating bringing a pistol with me in a locked hard-container in my checked luggage. I won't be bringing ammo with me.
I looked around online and I found these regulations:
Can I bring a firearm on a Virgin America flight?
And the TSA (bleh) says this on their website:
It all seems pretty common sense - unloaded firearm, safely secured in a locked hard container, etc.
Does anyone have an additional advice or stories to share?
I apologize if this topic has been posted before (I ran quick search and nothing stuck out immediately).
I looked around online and I found these regulations:
Can I bring a firearm on a Virgin America flight?
And the TSA (bleh) says this on their website:
Firearms, ammunition, firearm parts, and realistic replicas of firearms are prohibited in carry-on baggage. Subject to certain restrictions, you may transport these items in your checked baggage.
As part of the check-in process, all firearms and firearm parts must be declared to the aircraft operator. Firearms and firearm parts may be permitted in checked baggage if unloaded and properly locked in a hard-sided container. Passengers may be summoned to assist Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) in the screening of firearms and firearm parts. Airlines may have additional restrictions on the transport of firearms.
The FAA requires ammunition to be properly packaged. The FAA and airlines may have additional restrictions on the amount of ammunition that may be placed in checked baggage.
Violations can result in criminal prosecution and civil penalties up to $10,000 per violation.
Even if an item is generally permitted, it may be subject to additional screening or not allowed through the checkpoint if it triggers an alarm during the screening process, appears to have been tampered with, or poses other security concerns. The final decision rests with TSA on whether to allow any items on the plane.
It all seems pretty common sense - unloaded firearm, safely secured in a locked hard container, etc.
Does anyone have an additional advice or stories to share?
I apologize if this topic has been posted before (I ran quick search and nothing stuck out immediately).