I have flown from Sacramento on Southwest on a number of occasions and have always used a Master lock and have never been questioned about the lock or told to use a TSA lock.

Great advice. Thanks for sharing.

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I flew with my gun once. Lucky no hostile connectors that I recall. I researched ahead of time and found that my destination state seemed friendly enough. But I had my pepper spray in the gun case and foolishly offered to let them see inside. Turned out American Airlines was more strict than TSA, allowing no chemical canisters in checked bags and they confiscated it and wouldn't reimburse me. I missed researching that. I get angry remembering that they stole from me. Private entity. Not even govt. But what's my recourse? Sue over less than $20 at the time?

So they can't mess with our CONSTITUTION SO THE MAKE THESE MICKY MOUSE LAWS! TO BE BROKEN! ITS A MONEY GAME... What they don't realize is? THE CROOKS WILL ALWAYS HAVE GUNS. WHAT THERE DOING IS? DISARMING INNOCENT PEOPLE.. 👉👉There was a test in Miami FL. to cut down on crime 🙄🙄They gave the people rights to carry guns. With out permits, AND THE CRIME RATE WENT DOWN 80% with in a MONTH 👀 Does that tell ya any thing? ARM OUR PEOPLE! DON'T DISARM OUR PEOPLE!

Even following the TSA requirements to the letter I was once held up for more than an hour while TSA did a physical inspection of my checked bag, locked firearm case, locked ammo case. With nothing found to be out of legal parameters.🎉 Now while I was being held up, my wife and minor children made the scheduled flight and I was forced to book another flight at a later time. Of course the rebooking fee was on me.

I think you missed a couple of things here that would be helpful to others. But first, I have only flown Southwest and with a handgun secured in a locked box within my luggage. I found the process very easy and fast. In fact, I would say that I passed through check in faster than those waiting on line because I went directly up to the service counter each time. Just let a service person know that you need to do a “Declaration” they will know what that is and point you in the right direction. One correction to what you stated on ammo is that Southwest does not require it to be in the original box. That is one of the options. It must be securely placed in a box and they mention metal, cardboard and wood but not plastic. I travel with plastic ammo cases as they are more secure than the cardboard cases. TSA allows plastic and the rules vary. For example, TSA states you “May” carry the ammo in the same secured case but Southwest states that you must. The biggest tip I can give is to read AND PRINT the requirements for both the TSA and the airline that you are flying and have them with your other documents. That way, if an agent has a lapse in memory you can help refresh it for them. I have seen my bag go through the screening and they just waived to me and said you are good to go. It goes smooth if you make it easy for them. I use the newer and slightly heavier duty TSA locks. TSA0008 key which is not as readily available but they should be able to access it without cutting. I also carry a spare set of NON_TSA locks - why? Well because the TSA contradicts themselves. They state you can use any lock including a TSA lock but they also state that no one but you can have a key. That is a contradiction so just in case they have an issue or cut the locks I have it covered. I also put a cable lock through the ejection port and out the magazine opening and I put a plug with a “Chamber Empty” flag in the gun. The mags, firearm and ammo are clearly separated and I back no metal objects in that area of the bag. This way when the bag goes through the xray machine everything is nice and clear and there is no question that the gun is unloaded and stored properly. Hence, no need to open the bag to check, The only other thing that goes in the lock box is a Tile tracker and another goes in the suitcase. That way I know if they are separated and where they are in the process. If I am getting on the plain and they are back in the terminal I know there is a problem. One other thing that I do is tape a business size card onto the outside of my lock box with all my phone numbers, email, address and anything else that might be helpful. There are plenty of videos out there by people with a lot more experience than I have and I took the best from them all and added a few things of my own - so far so good.

The old saying is? LAWS ARE MADE TO BE BROKEN

From www.tsa.gov/travel/transporting-firearms-and-ammunition 1) "Locked cases that can be easily opened are not permitted." 2) a) "Only the passenger should retain the key or combination to the lock unless TSA personnel request the key to open the firearm container to ensure compliance with TSA regulations. You may use any brand or type of lock to secure your firearm case," b) "including TSA-recognized locks." 2b conflicts with 1 and 2a. I fly with conventional non-TSA locks with Title I and Title II firearms, ammunition, and magazines. TSA should not ever cut the lock but should contact you instead.

I've flown with NFA firearms. It's not that big of a deal.

Very good to know information especially the part where you told everyone not to take possession of their bags if in a hostile State.

Very important info. Thank you. Emily and Richard.

DO NOT USE TSA LOCKS ON FIREARMS. When the TSA screws up, and they will you are liable. Secure your firearms' so nobody can get in without you present with the keys. When you check the firearm you wait until the TSA approves your luggage incase they need you to open it. The TSA has no qualifications to handle ANY firearms. I am speaking from experience.

Red states should stop recognizing drivers licenses from blue states and then these assholes might understand

"Don't take possession; have the airline forward it to the final destination." !!! 💯 !!!

and if you fly overseas with a firearm, be sure to fill out the proper customs form (and include all applicable items, not just the gun) before you go...or you won't get back with it

I travel for work and fly almost every week. I more often than not travel with my hand gun. You can have loaded Magazines in the same case as long as the magazine is not in your gun.

Your audio noise is maddening! 😣

Except for NY City where you have to wait for a Port Authority police officer to come over and inspect your gun, take a picture of the serial number of your gun, inspect your permit, inspect your drivers license. Completely unconstitutional but that’s NY. Making doing anything with a gun as inconvenient as possible so as to discourage you. You guys should sue NYC for civil rights violations.

I have flown with my handgun in a car gun safe in my checked luggage, which has an integrated barrel lock. Had no issues. To clarify: barrel lock refers to the style of key used, not the barrel of the firearm.

I have said it all along. The government is supplying the criminals with weapons. It started with Obama (fast and furious) that supplied AR-15’s to Cartels in Mexico..

So, what if my gun is NOT in the bag when I open it at my destination?

Just wanted to say thanks for putting this out there. Maybe it will help educate people on how to properly fly with firearms. Real expensive mistake to do it improperly.

The masterlock any model can probably be opened with another master lock.

Until recently North Dakota was constitutional carry only for residents. That changes within the last year or so.

Awesome!!!

As a veteran I've walked onto a chartered flight with a 240b machine gun and had a 3 inch knife and a water bottle confiscated. The rules don't make sense, I can walk onto a chartered plane with a propper machine gun but I can't take a water bottle on board unless it's frozen. The very last folks who should be restricted are the folks who are taking a chartered flight right next to an active war so they can board a military flight and do a combat landing to get right into an aircraft with the entire intention of jumping out of it on some fob that someone decided they need to be at but disregarding the entire machine gun those same troops can't have a 3" knife or a water bottle.

That was a good one 👍

Thanks for the heads-up.

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Just ANOTHER reason why I don't fly

I politely disagree with your recommendation to use TSA locks on hard cases. I have flown numerous times with both pistol cases in checked luggage and rifle cases check separately. I have NEVER had an airline or TSA question my locks not being TSA locks. Further, TSA locks are very poor quality and likely easily busted open. My two cents.

Thanks for the info

A thought, I prefer to UPS my firearms to myself.

It's crazy that your driver's license has national reciprocity for an activity that is a privilege. However, your concealed carry license does not have national reciprocity and the right to bear arms is in the constitution!

I just flew with loaded mags. The airline didn’t care.

...except the tsa having a key breaks the law because someone else has "access" to it

I read that TSA required that only you have the key or code to your gun case. I read this to not allow TSA locks, as they have the key and so can anyone with an Amazon account? Please cite where this is allowed.

The gun case has no need to hsve TSA locks. Why allow them to open your property if it isn't required?

As always very informative and entertaining to boot - gotta love our favorite Armed Attorneys- Richard and Emily!

Flying out of DFW, I had to dump 200 rounds of 300 BLK because it wasn’t in the original packaging…that was pack when ammo prices had peaked (it was in plastic containers)

I use a lifeproof biometric case from vaulttec! There is nothing that they can cut off and never had a problem!

This is right off the TSA website. Only the passenger should retain the key or combination to the lock unless TSA personnel request the key to open the firearm container to ensure compliance with TSA regulations. You may use any brand or type of lock to secure your firearm case, including TSA-recognized. They are not allowed by their own regulation to open the case without you there!

The TSA being able to open the case because of master keys violates their rules. The key to the lock is not to leave you. According to their rules if they want to open it you have to unlock it. the case cannot be opened by anyone else.

Flying with a gun is easy as long as you don’t try flying Delta with 43 pistols in your checked luggage. Commies said no! Nothing in the TSA or Delta rules.

this is why i drive anywhere i need to go and haven’t flown since the 90s. the TSA and the fedbois will do everything they can to trickfuck you

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TSA approved locks maks no difference because I had them cut the locks I had and they were TSA approved with the symbol.