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Normally yes, but I don't think that ups or FedEx will let you ship it anymore.A buddy is relocating to Las Vegas from Washington, I volunteered to drive his rental truck. I don't travel without some sort of protection. The problem is I am flying back. Can I ups or FedEx my pistol back to myself?
Never done it. So, just toss it in my bag, lock it and check it?I fly from PDX to LAS and back every year - I have more issues checking it in in PDX than LAS. 30-60 min in PDX, 20-30 min in LAS. unless you have a reason not to check it?
Do not use a TSA lock unless you want TSA to snatch it.the firearm needs to be in a locked case - like this, :View attachment 1455351
Get an ammo box - View attachment 1455352
they need to go into a TSA approved locked bag. At the counter you need to tell the airline you have a firearm to be checked in. A TSA agent will open and check the firearm and locking box in front of you. It will be sent to baggage after the check in. at arrival there is no check out so dont show up late and have your bag go missing. Amazon has these items for around $30 total.
Hope this helps.
PDX required a TSA lock for the outside bag. If its not a requirement point me to the info, had many clowns that cant even open a TSA lock on inspection. The pistol box was a cylinder lockDo not use a TSA lock unless you want TSA to snatch it.
Probably best to say it that way and not by shouting "I HAVE A GUN!"At the counter you need to tell the airline you have a firearm to be checked in
Your gun is locked in a gun case. If it's in a bag, it needs to be a TSA lock. That said, you could declare your entire hard sided bag as a gun case, but be prepared for a search.PDX required a TSA lock for the outside bag. If its not a requirement point me to the info, had many clowns that cant even open a TSA lock on inspection. The pistol box was a cylinder lock
Probably best to say it that way and not by shouting "I HAVE A GUN!"
I let my step dad use my lock box when he was going to Vegas and it has a master lock on it. they made him take it off and put on a tsa approved lock so they could look at it. which is the opposite of everything I've ever known to do. but they made him do it. I assume it was just some tyrannical tsa agent wanting to fondle guns,Do not use a TSA lock unless you want TSA to snatch it.
It was. I would have asked for a supervisor. It helps to print off the rules. I had a tyrannical Hawaiian airlines lady tell me my hard sided locked ski case wasn't acceptable for my guns because it wasn't a "gun case". I eventually told her I bought it at a sporting goods store, and it's for black powder rifles.I let my step dad use my lock box when he was going to Vegas and it has a master lock on it. they made him take it off and put on a tsa approved lock so they could look at it. which is the opposite of everything I've ever known to do. but they made him do it. I assume it was just some tyrannical tsa agent wanting to fondle guns,
Go to the airline website and find their rules on flying with a firearm. The TSA rule says that only you should have the key to your locked gun case. I always carry a copy of the airline rules with me when I fly, and highlight such rules. The TSA lock goes on the outside of your suitcase. Our personal (non TSA) padlock goes on your gun case. The reason they say you need to hang around for 10 minutes or so is to be able to have a look-see if they determine their is a problem.I let my step dad use my lock box when he was going to Vegas and it has a master lock on it. they made him take it off and put on a tsa approved lock so they could look at it. which is the opposite of everything I've ever known to do. but they made him do it. I assume it was just some tyrannical tsa agent wanting to fondle guns,
yeah the personal pad lock was on my gun case he was barrowing i researched for him before he left. i personally have never flown with a gun and dont plan to. i dont like flying im too tall for coach and to poor for first classGo to the airline website and find their rules on flying with a firearm. The TSA rule says that only you should have the key to your locked gun case. I always carry a copy of the airline rules with me when I fly, and highlight such rules. The TSA lock goes on the outside of your suitcase. Our personal (non TSA) padlock goes on your gun case. The reason they say you need to hang around for 10 minutes or so is to be able to have a look-see if they determine their is a problem.
Unless your step dad put a non TSA lock on his suitcase this agent was incorrect. To me any TSA lock opens your bag to theft.