gun checking in baggage for flying

bheiser · 03-29-2006, 06:41 PM

here are the guidlines.

1. all firearms must be unloaded
2. they must be in a hard case that is locked
3. ammo can be unlimited but must meet the following requirements.
a. must not be over 50cal
b. must be packed in original manufact. case or
1, in a wood or plastic case.

Gio · 03-29-2006, 06:43 PM

Seems pretty reasonable. My dad flew over with a new shotgun one year. Wasn't hard.
At least they are letting us transport them nowadays.

Mooseman684 · 03-30-2006, 12:01 AM

Rule # 4...Ammo can NOT be packed with the Firearm !

Shaun · 03-30-2006, 12:42 AM

It can be in the same suit case just not the same container in the case. I carry on commercial airlines regulary -- if in doubt always contact the airline

Apollyon67 · 03-30-2006, 09:01 PM

I noticed the airline I flew on recently also wanted it marked clearly on the container Firearm in large letters. (American Airlines)

Gio · 03-30-2006, 10:38 PM

Yep. With a big orange tag.

Mooseman684 · 03-30-2006, 10:46 PM

To be marked on the Outside as a Firearm is a VIOLATION of Federal Law !

The Tag must be placed inside the case and then locked!

Gio · 03-30-2006, 10:52 PM

hmm, Interesting

The tag was put right on my handle

Mooseman684 · 03-30-2006, 10:56 PM

Federal Law does NOT allow for a firearm in Transport by a Common Carrier to be Labeled as such on the outside...Somebody screwed up Bigtime! I would Contact the Airline Company and let them know which Airport this was done at so they could Train the Staff accordingly!

Mooseman684 · 03-30-2006, 11:23 PM

The law is Here !...http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text...3.1.13&idno=27
Rich

Shaun · 03-31-2006, 12:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mooseman684

The law is Here !...http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text...3.1.13&idno=27
Rich

I carry this when ever flying to make sure there are no hassles.

Rufus Rhastus J · 03-31-2006, 07:25 AM

I believe it has been this way for many years. I traveled to Wisconcin once and brought several guns with me. There was no problem as long as packed as per Shaun's instructions.

Shaun · 03-31-2006, 09:20 AM

Many people don't know that the only way to keep the TSA out of your suitcase and to actually have a lock on it you have to have a gun in your case.

EOD Guy · 03-31-2006, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bheiser

here are the guidlines.
ammo can be unlimited but must meet the following requirements.
a. must not be over 50cal
b. must be packed in original manufact. case or in a wood or plastic case.

International Civil Air Organization regulations only allow 5 kg (11 lb) of small arms ammunition per passenger for personal use. Some airlines have smaller limits.

Trey45 · 03-31-2006, 04:24 PM

When I flew to Michigan back in 2001 I had to show the check in people the pistol in my checked baggage was unloaded, they put a bright orange card with a magnetic strip inside the guncase, which I locked, the suitcase it travelled in also had to be locked, there was NO tag or card outside of the suitcase. In the same suitcase I also had 2 50 round boxes of ammo. I flew on the 1st flights they allowed after 9-11, security was twitchy with good cause, but as long as everything is in order and all the rules are followed, flying with fireamrs is fairly hassle free.

03-29-2006, 06:41 PM	#1
bheiser Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Parkville MD Posts: 202 Trader Rating: (0)	gun checking in baggage for flying here are the guidlines. 1. all firearms must be unloaded 2. they must be in a hard case that is locked 3. ammo can be unlimited but must meet the following requirements. a. must not be over 50cal b. must be packed in original manufact. case or 1, in a wood or plastic case. __________________ Walther PPK,RIA 1911, FN-FAL308 Mossy500:uzi:

03-29-2006, 06:43 PM	#2
Gio Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 803 Trader Rating: (0)	Seems pretty reasonable. My dad flew over with a new shotgun one year. Wasn't hard. At least they are letting us transport them nowadays. __________________ Blow you up.

03-30-2006, 12:01 AM	#3
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 9,198 Trader Rating: (0)	Rule # 4...Ammo can NOT be packed with the Firearm ! __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

03-30-2006, 12:42 AM	#4
Shaun Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 8,585 Trader Rating: (0)	It can be in the same suit case just not the same container in the case. I carry on commercial airlines regulary -- if in doubt always contact the airline __________________ "Homeland Security is the responsibility of an armed citizen" ME http://webpages.charter.net/s.s.v/

03-30-2006, 09:01 PM	#5
Apollyon67 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 2,222 Trader Rating: (0)	I noticed the airline I flew on recently also wanted it marked clearly on the container Firearm in large letters. (American Airlines) __________________ "To err is human, to repent divine; to persist devilish." Ben Franklin

03-30-2006, 10:38 PM	#6
Gio Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 803 Trader Rating: (0)	Yep. With a big orange tag. __________________ Blow you up.

03-30-2006, 10:46 PM	#7
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 9,198 Trader Rating: (0)	To be marked on the Outside as a Firearm is a VIOLATION of Federal Law ! The Tag must be placed inside the case and then locked! __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

03-30-2006, 10:52 PM	#8
Gio Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 803 Trader Rating: (0)	hmm, Interesting The tag was put right on my handle __________________ Blow you up.

03-30-2006, 10:56 PM	#9
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 9,198 Trader Rating: (0)	Federal Law does NOT allow for a firearm in Transport by a Common Carrier to be Labeled as such on the outside...Somebody screwed up Bigtime! I would Contact the Airline Company and let them know which Airport this was done at so they could Train the Staff accordingly! __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

03-30-2006, 11:23 PM	#10
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 9,198 Trader Rating: (0)	The law is Here !...http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text...3.1.13&idno=27 Rich __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

03-31-2006, 07:25 AM	#12
Rufus Rhastus J Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: West, Central Florida, Third World America Posts: 6,339 Trader Rating: (0)	I believe it has been this way for many years. I traveled to Wisconcin once and brought several guns with me. There was no problem as long as packed as per Shaun's instructions. __________________ "They cannot be trusted.....The Romulans (our politicos) are without honor." Worf

03-31-2006, 09:20 AM	#13
Shaun Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 8,585 Trader Rating: (0)	Many people don't know that the only way to keep the TSA out of your suitcase and to actually have a lock on it you have to have a gun in your case. __________________ "Homeland Security is the responsibility of an armed citizen" ME http://webpages.charter.net/s.s.v/

03-31-2006, 04:24 PM	#15
Trey45 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 244 Trader Rating: (0)	When I flew to Michigan back in 2001 I had to show the check in people the pistol in my checked baggage was unloaded, they put a bright orange card with a magnetic strip inside the guncase, which I locked, the suitcase it travelled in also had to be locked, there was NO tag or card outside of the suitcase. In the same suitcase I also had 2 50 round boxes of ammo. I flew on the 1st flights they allowed after 9-11, security was twitchy with good cause, but as long as everything is in order and all the rules are followed, flying with fireamrs is fairly hassle free.