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You have to have a case that is TSA approved.I'm going to be flying from Portland to Las Vegas with my Glock 26, was wondering if anyone had any tips for me to make everything go smooth. Thanks!
Hard case lockable.
Under the foam and a peace of hard plastic is Ammo .the mag's must be empty when flying.View attachment 562996 View attachment 562997 View attachment 563000
Hard case lockable.
Under the foam and a peace of hard plastic is Ammo .the mag's must be empty when flying.View attachment 562996 View attachment 562997 View attachment 563000
Yes I have heard people say they can be loaded but before they couldn't.This is where things can go off the rail. TSA's site clearly says that mags can be loaded (below). But my experience has been that this tends to freak out a lot of agents. I always leave the ammo in the factory box to avoid the hassle. If anyone decides they want to try getting loaded mags through, I would definitely have a copy of TSA's policy on hand.
Transporting Firearms and Ammunition
- Firearm magazines and ammunition clips, whether loaded or empty, must be securely boxed or included within a hard-sided case containing an unloaded firearm. Read the requirements governing the transport of ammunition in checked baggage as defined by 49 CFR 175.10 (a)(8).
Done it a few since the new regs, always only give one warning, arrive early. The system is set up to be easy. Problem is its run by humans. Many of them are stupid. After you read the TSA rules and the rules for your airline, and come prepared, get there early. Bring something to keep yourself entertained once you get past the screening. The worst part of this question, which gets brought up a LOT, is the "it's easy" answers. Always a few who tell you how they did it last month, on XYZ airline and they are great. This can lull people into showing up with little time. Now and then you get to be the lucky one who gets some brain dead employee who stops everything when you say you have a gun. Somewhere there will be a supervisor who will fix it. They may not be standing right close by. If the brain dead employee makes you miss your flight the airline will care less. I take a small laptop with stuff to watch and listen too. Plan a couple hours of lag time after I get past the screen. Easier than showing up with just enough time and then running into a problem. One more thing. Printing out the rules and such can't hurt but, if you are unlucky enough to run into the robot who tells you no, they do not care and will not even read what you hand them. Just give yourself extra time.I'm going to be flying from Portland to Las Vegas with my Glock 26, was wondering if anyone had any tips for me to make everything go smooth. Thanks!
Should not be a PROBLEM .I would also check the laws in Nevada/LV if you haven't already. For instance, I've read about folks who travel with a firearm that's TSA and airline approved, only to break the law as soon as they land (NY comes to mind).
Me, I leave my gear at home. Too much of a hassle and risk.