TSA Guidelines for transporting a firearm on aircraft.

XD45 · #1 09-25-2007, 06:07 AM

Here's the link to the TSA info on transporting firearms and ammo when traveling on aircraft.

Edit: Original link not working:
http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtrav...rial_1666.shtm

Torch · #2 09-25-2007, 09:44 AM

Good idea posting the link. I encourage all to print it and take it with you any time you're travelling with a weapon. Also find and print the airlines rules as well. Not all of the airline employees know the rules and it saves time being able to provide a print out.

DrDavidM · #3 09-25-2007, 12:36 PM

I have always been afraid to try this. i am sure it is no big deal, but i am afraid of getting stuck at the airport and missing my flight. Hopefully, NV will soon accept TN handgun permits. My wife and i frequently go to Las Vegas and Reno. I would be willing to try it, if they accepted my permit.

lukem · #4 09-25-2007, 12:39 PM

Thanks. Looks like I'll have to start some kind of Airline Info section as well. Added to the todo list!

Torch · #5 09-25-2007, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrDavidM

I have always been afraid to try this. i am sure it is no big deal, but i am afraid of getting stuck at the airport and missing my flight.

I've traveled with my CCW many times and haven't run into any real delays or problems at all. I find that there is a lot of variation in the procedures that the airline and security people follow but I've never been harassed or treated badly.

I almost consider it a duty to bring my CCW when I travel where I can legally carry because it helps the airline and TSA folks become accustomed to dealing with us friendly gun people. We are like the ambassadors or the RKBA. :)

lukem · #6 09-25-2007, 07:40 PM

I don't plan on going back home to New Orleans until I get my FL CCW permit that will allow me to carry in Louisiana.

ishi · #7 09-27-2007, 05:41 AM

Last time I visited my Grandma in florida I left my pistol at home, to avoid the complications of the airline ordeal. When I was there I kept hearing about the armed robberies and shootings, and I really wished I'd brought it. Next time it's coming with me, there is no question.