Flying with a Gun - American, Southwest, Delta, and United in detail

[@richiet6381]

I work for Alaska Airlines and they excepted the policy is pretty much the same as the other carriers. I personally travel quite a bit and bring a case of handguns with me 90% of the time with no issues. Most of the issues we encounter are from travelers that are relatively, new or firearm owners that don’t quite do their research. I personally keep a set of locks on me because I’ve helped out a number of travelers over the years. This is a very good post, sir.

[@WHOTEEWHO]

Thanks Richie

[@lachauncetownsend3512]

Is a permit or license required to fly with my firearms?

[@angelclaverol]

@@WHOTEEWHO hey im confuse about american airlines some times i read they dont want ur ammo in the same case with ur gun can you tell me about that because in that case where i put the ammo secure ( in other box lol)

[@robertjackson6949]

Thanks for the information. I'm moving to Anchorage I. A week. And I haven't flown with my pistol in years. Mostly driving. I was wondering if anything has changed? I have the original cases for my Glock and Bersa. I have trigger locks and two additional locks for the outside of the cases. Is this sufficient?

[@StevenStoltzfus-b4h]

I have a question,,are you legally allowed to fly with a hunting rifle not registered in your name,?

[@MF-zj3zl]

Other points: (1) each AIRPORT may have different TSA check in procedures. At LAS (Las Vegas) airport, once you check your firearms you are required to wait nearby for 15 minutes in case TSA has any issue. If they do not come, you can leave after the 15 minutes. At MSP (Minneapolis/St. Paul), they walk you and your firearm/bag to TSA for x-ray inspection. Once inspection is completed and if no issues, you are on your way. (2) After landing, your firearm/bag will be the LAST one off the plane. It will be hand delivered to that airlines' baggage claim office where you will need to show ID to collect it. So, allow extra time before and after flying.

[@lachauncetownsend3512]

Any permit or license needed?

[@comeandtakeit82]

By all means, let's make sure we don't do anything to endanger Minneapolis... Smh

[@underthelakeleaks]

Thank you because I’m flying from Minneapolis to PHX and this is my first time flying with my firearm. Am I able to carry my ammunition in the same safe if it’s in original packaging?

[@Androctonus84]

Yes, every airport (and every ticket agent) is different. I’ve been flying with guns for 20+ years, and it seems like each time there is something at least a little different, and sometimes significantly different, than every other time. I definitely prefer the airports where you go directly to a TSA screening point so that you are present when they screen your bag. That way you know that it has cleared and can hand them your keys directly if they want them so you don’t end up with your locks cut or your bag left behind.

[@d_k_C_A]

Ohhh boy let's hope they don't take you to the little room with the rubber gloves....

[@chrisbyrd1201]

Got a trip in November to Hunt Elk and Mule deer. Came here for advise, and got exactly what I was looking for. To my surprise, you bought your locks from an Ace Hardware that I'm an owner of! Good ole Woodbury TN! Thank you sir for the advice and business!

[@matttyreeoutdoors]

Another quick tip that I have learned from flying with rifles, when you declare that you are traveling with firearms, you only want to declare how many bags, cases, or containers have the guns in them. Even if you have ten rifles in one case, you only need to declare one firearm. The airline companies only go by the amount of cases that have guns in them, unless the airline specifically says there is a limit of firearms per case. So if you have a case with two guns in it, you only declare that you have one firearm

[@briangoodson9039]

I once flew from San Jose to Salt Lake with about 4 guns. It was bussy they had me show that my guns were unloaded at the counter so, I made a show of it. When I turned around to go to my gate the line had backed wayy from me. on the return flight the agent seen the firearms sticker on my bag ask me if they were unloaded I answered yes and he sent me on my way.

[@chethaynes5802]

HILARIOUS !

[@briangoodson9039]

@@chethaynes5802 The best part of it was as I waited for my flight a lady approched me and asked if I went to shooting comptions I said no I just liked to shoot things nobody even sat next to me.

[@chethaynes5802]

@@briangoodson9039 LOL ! 👍

[@vitalityfox]

Do they send your weapons to a desk where you have to pick them up or do they just send it with all the other shit on the conveyor belt?

[@rockystudiogaming]

@@vitalityfoxI think they send it to a desk.

[@BrianKolbusz]

Bullets cannot be in a magazine, can be in a plastic case , like reloaders use to store bullets (what I use), locks should not be TSA approved. Case can definitely not be pried. Bullets can be in your normal checked bag. Double check airlines websites, not all allow for 11lbs. Hand guns can be in a hard case, locked in your checked bag. I travel a lot with firearms and work for an airline. Most airlines ask you to wait 20 minutes-ish before going thru security, if TSA wants to open your gun case.

[@chethaynes5802]

Interesting and Valuable Information

[@Technie87]

"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 locks." - Directly from the TSA website. You can use TSA approved locks

[@yortrofacor1593]

@@Technie87 if it is TSA approve locks. They might have a TSA master key and can have access to the firearm. They should have no ability to access your firearm. Only you.

[@Technie87]

@@yortrofacor1593 No ones going to take your gun in TSA. If they lose it, it will be a major incident for whoever was responsible for it

[@TheTenngoat]

It is actually against the law for TSA to access your gun without you present.

[@PS-rr2jt]

Don’t forget to check the local restriction where you’re going. If going to anti-freedom states/cities, there might be restrictions on magazine capacity, type of firearm allowed and even the type of bullets you’re allowed to have.

[@justinmcivor2848]

I was also going to mention that, even a connecting flight into a blue state can cause you problems.

[@diegozavala5916]

" anti freedom states " 😂😂😂 what a virgin thing to say

[@TeamKevin31]

@@diegozavala5916 he isn’t wrong you commie

[@tearlach61]

On black powder, you might try loading some cartridges with black powder then disassembling them at your destination. Otherwise you will have find black powder at your destination.

[@joelmcmahan7386]

Wishing Our bing bang brother Mr Who Tee Who a safe journey and good hunting on his trips. Looking forward to seeing the video of your hunt and hearing your stories. 💪🏽🎥💯👍🙏🏻

[@youmustbekidding7341]

I THOUGHT YOU MAY TALK ABOUT CLAIMING YOUR BING BANGS AT YOUR DESTINATION.

[@RevGunn-jq3cq]

most comprehensive bing-bang airline travel video I have seen on KZbin.

[@WHOTEEWHO]

Hey Rev Gunn! Thanks for watching! I spent some time on it

[@ralphhunt5225]

Great information video, thanks Adam, even in Socialist Canada, our rules are pretty much the same, although I don’t know how much ammo your allowed to transport. One piece of advice is to get extra keys cut, like half a dozen. Crap happens.

[@Jebusmike3]

If you book a one way you can check in first (online) to get your digital wallet/printable boarding pass, and then check your gun with your bags. If you book a round trip, you can do the former on the flight there, but you can't on the way back. It gives you an error message. So yeah you just can't check in digitally on the way back because they assume you're coming back with the gun and they want to look at you again before they give you a boarding pass.

[@Teknofobe]

"This is about to be a really fun video." That's real talk. They always are. Appreciated, W_T_W. 👍✌️👍

[@WHOTEEWHO]

🙏🙏🙏

[@JeRKII]

Damn had to run for an emergency will have to watch it a little latter and comment again

[@Bob-lq9ys]

Good video , I don't plan on flying with any guns , If I hunt out of state I will just drive , great info for those that might fly

[@jaydunbar7538]

I agree, I don’t mind flying but I like driving so it’s a easy choice.

[@richiet6381]

Perfect if you’re just gonna hang in the 48

[@Maurice05]

Is there any advantage or disadvantage to using TSA approved locks on a rifle case? I hear yes and no, but yet the TSA website says any lock can be used

[@WHOTEEWHO]

Inside the U.S. I never use TSA locks

[@anthonyprice1762]

What about flying with AR 15 barrels under 14.5 inches from Colorado to Georgia?

[@WHOTEEWHO]

If an SBR good to have paperwork with you just in case. But the airport people mostly don't have a clue about that stuff

[@floridajim3023]

Stop with the bing bong gun it’s a gun it’s a gun

[@robertwies6806]

Usually not too much of a problem.

[@dr.omar.insights2000]

I am Wisconsin resident. Planning travel from California back yo Wisconsin. Does TSA ASK for registration papers for each firearm?

[@WHOTEEWHO]

California may have weird rules....BUT generally speaking no "registration papers" needed. I have flown to many states....never once been asked for that. Just tell them you have unloaded guns. They have never asked for proof that I own them.....we don't even register guns where I live.

[@dr.omar.insights2000]

@@WHOTEEWHO thanks

[@danielzukeran7625]

Does the locks for the gun case need to be TSA locks or can they be standard locks?

[@WHOTEEWHO]

Can be any lock. I don't trust TSA locks. TSA locks allow them to go through your stuff without you

[@TheBuckschott]

what about reloads?

[@AllAboutSurvival]

I have never tried that. Thanks for letting us know. It’s always good to know this information

[@burrco3086]

Carry on. Ya. If someone else handle it. No way. No way in heck, would I let them put there hands on my firearms. You know they are gonna steal em . Don't do it.

[@WHOTEEWHO]

You cannot carry on ya on an airplane.....

[@burrco3086]

@@WHOTEEWHO 10-4. Great videos!!!!!

[@kyletruhill7514]

Great video. Thank you!

[@OldGrowthRedwood]

Could have been a good video if you weren’t trying to be a comedian.

[@WHOTEEWHO]

I don't recall trying to be a comedian. Maybe I was 🤷‍♂️

[@GamerFromJump]

I imagine they wouldn’t be very amused if I used combination locks and set the code to ‘187’. 😂

[@robertsudano4304]

I recommend using a cable lock for your firearm. They liked that. Shows them it’s clearly unloaded. I took the ammo out of the magazines as well. Which probably isn’t necessary but it was fairly easy. Harbor freight has great hard sided cases and you can cut the foam to your firearm. You can also have more than one firearm in the case

[@swerv0._2x]

Can you Be 18 and declare a pistol?

[@WHOTEEWHO]

Not sure

[@skipmaloney2126]

Just got back from round trip New Hampshire , Chicago, LAX, Tuscon, LAX, Charlotte NC, Manchester. If a flight section in Chicago or (god forbid) LA was delayed or cancelled I would be in possession of a firearm where it is unlawful to do so. The Airport is under no obligation to secure your bag. Considered buying (and then selling) a firearm in Arizona but my host had a spare. Murphy's Law. What can go wrong, will go wrong. Watched American orange strap a bag with a firearm in it and saw it transition through with regular bags. You think a camera missing from your bag is worrysome, that bag was marked "Open me first".

[@mstone6210]

I'd wrap those ARs up a little better. That plano is likely to be chucked into and off the plane...

[@jacka55six60]

1985 Southwest flight from KC to PHX I checked in my 357. Arrived in PHX to find out they "lost" it. Took seven months to get reimbursed. I don't think it was ever put on the plane.

[@spcdwayne1]

AA does not permit the ammo if not in original packaging. They blame TSA but its their own policy. Lock container cannot be a zipper bag, it must be hard case with lock loops. highly recommend to use TSA friendly locks.

[@garybowen4974]

So carry the guns and buy the bullets there......got it!

[@WHOTEEWHO]

Huh? You can also carry your ammo

[@GaryBowen73]

​@@WHOTEEWHO I am on the way to an instructors conference and will need 500 rnds 9mm, 500 rnds 12ga, and 500 rnds 223.....I think that's going to exceed the 11 lbs restrictions. 😂

[@johnlayne5485]

Good info dude thanks

[@geoffwhite769]

I fly around 50 times a year with a gun unless N.Y. It can be quite a hassle some places like Denver if you check in takes about an hour extra sometimes, also had places like Atlanta just take my word for it not being loaded and not even x-ray or look at it

[@audiehollon4292]

Good looking kids there. Very good information shared. Thanks. Where do you plan to store the 11 lbs. of bullets?

[@leonfairclothiv]

Thanks for sharing this. I normally do declare my handgun(s) over but going on a hunting trip and I was uncertain about checking a rifle but if I apply the same concept with a hard locked TSA approved case I should be good

[@peacemaker-du4hz]

I've never traveled with firearms, I guess it always seemed harder than it really is. When I was younger and my dad was still alive I always wanted to go to Africa to hunt,now days it's too expensive and almost everything there is on the endangered species list so that sorta killed that plan

[@AllThingsLoud_]

I’ve found my cheaper harbor freight Apache 9800 case to be a good tsa approved case. It’s pretty rugged, comes out to about 52”, can fit a couple rifles, scopes, few mags, and ammo. Also has wheels so you don’t have to carry it and all for about $150. Using key locks instead of combination locks was good advice. If you have to open it it’s more convenient to grab a key than to try and remember a combination.

[@bestestusername]

This will be interesting to see what Americans have to do, asan Aussie I am only understand a little bit what we have to do

[@MitchC357]

Frontier was easy too. You can keep ammo in magazines as long as ammo is covered. I used a piece of black electrical tape.

[@outdoorswithroostercurrie6984]

I’ve flown with my BingBang’s many times and I’ve never had any issues.

[@SerafinaTorgul]

bing bangs and boo lots! Im stealing that lexicon.

[@caesar5555]

Such serious subject he has to be "cool" to use the s..d jargon.

[@WHOTEEWHO]

I so not follow what you are trying to say

[@caesar5555]

@WHOTEEWHO thanks for the video but first of all its useless. We can find those pages ourselves. If you have your own experience please share it. Secondly in legal instructions can you skip your jargon? Boolot bangbangs.... what are you 5 years old? thanks

[@WHOTEEWHO]

@caesar5555 most people are too lazy to look all of this up. I am providing a FREE SERVICE putting all of the info in one place - not sure why anyone would complain about that. As for your other complaint - I do everything for a reason....in this case it is so the computer bots do not flag my videos. I have uploaded thousands of videos here and I know what I am doing 👍👍. Thank you for watching.

[@prepstersurvive8240]

Thank for this video I’m flying to Ohio this weekend and with everything going on was debating on taking a few pew pews with me. I was intimidated but after watching this video and flying United I’m going to do it. Let you know if I have any hiccups. Thanks again.

[@WHOTEEWHO]

👍👍

[@p38shocker]

So the case I bought says it’s TSA certified But it only has one lock built in Is this ok? I’d hate to get to check in and can’t board cuz the case really wasn’t TSA approved.

[@WHOTEEWHO]

Can't give you the perfect answer. Key thing is that it cannot be easily pryed into. Some may allow it aome may not

[@labeans4978]

Just say guns and bullets

[@lescocat1501]

Airlines clearly suck at checked luggage. 😂

[@johnmorey8107]

Hope you’re taking those kids on that Hunting trip!

[@paulkoch9871]

Black powder is very static sensitive!

[@JeRKII]

This is awesome info. Is that green bing bang the Savage that they sell at Wally World in the 22 with the Boyd's stock ? They also sell a Red 1 now that's a 17hmr. Can you use the hockey puck locks ? It seems it would give even less room for the case to open. Also don't forget to open the air bleeder valve in your case just before giving to the flight attendant or actually I guess you could do it when you get to your destination. How do you find out what locks are TSA approved? Lastly if your someone that looses keys a lot you can go to you local store or in today's day and age just order 100 locks that are all keyed the same. Keep up the good work

[@WHOTEEWHO]

That green one is a 7mm mag

[@dazsmlemk1119]

Who Tee Who it's been 2 weeks since you planted your deer feeding honey holes.... I'm sure you will have good germination by now. Give us an update on the growth

[@WHOTEEWHO]

👍👍

[@chrisj2114]

How much extra time does this typically take. I know it'll vary from place to place I'm flying aa from msy to Phoenix

[@WHOTEEWHO]

Just depends. Sometimes takes zero extra time

[@chancetolbert4852]

Ive seen some mixed responses from people and TSA about bullets staying in the magazine. anyone have a definitive answer on that?

[@WHOTEEWHO]

Just take them out to be safe

[@domparisi3913]

This video is definitely a good one to know .. 😉

[@Oldnoitall]

Very informative video for sure !! If You have fired any of your handguns day before or the same day and not scrubbed your hands down the gun powder residue will show up when you go through The testing thing they will swab your hands and look at you suspiciously when you fly the rest of your life 😂 Wa Yea :)

[@cacapoopooface]

It won't. They must not test for gunpowder. I travelled wearing the same shirt that I wore to the range the day before, and the casing that landed in my shirt pocket without me realizing it didn't even set off alarms. I was traveling through Salt Lake City back to CA.

[@YellowHammer26]

👍👍good information thanks wtw

[@robertwies6806]

What hand held bing bang case is good?

[@justinweaver8787]

Very nice. Great info to know brother thank u for sharing. Have a good weekend buddy appreciate u.

[@WHOTEEWHO]

Thanks for watching Justin

[@scottnj2503]

Thanks WTW, I'll be traveling with a rifle in near future. Most helpful. :)

[@WHOTEEWHO]

👍👍

[@stevebalestrieri6306]

Thank you. Very helpful

[@nicholasbcleghorn8008]

Great family. Very cute.

[@robdegraw1568]

Anybody know why 11 pounds is the magic number for ammo?

[@mateobrainardo4770]

I believe that is the weight of approximately (4) -50 rnd boxes of 9mm. Of course it depends on the bullet weight, etc. They also are trying to prevent a significantly •HEAVY• end on long rifle cases. If you were to pack 22 lbs or so of 5.56 in one end of your rifle case, it could be awkward to handle/load on the aircraft. I think they’re trying to prevent working their employees too hard!

[@Androctonus84]

Since this video title specifically mentions Delta, viewers should be aware that at least at some airports Delta is enforcing a policy different from that listed on their website. Previously it has always been acceptable (and apparently still is with all other airlines) to use a large hard sided container, such as a Pelican case, for your luggage and simply place the gun in this along with other items (clothes, camera equipment, etc.) and lock the whole case. On Delta’s website this option is explicitly listed as allowed: “Firearms must be packed in a locked manufacturer's hard-sided container specifically designed for the firearm, a locked hard-sided gun case or a locked hard-sided piece of luggage.” However, I have seen reports from others, and also experienced myself, that for the last several months Delta has not been allowing this option. Instead, they are requiring that you use a small locked case that then is placed inside your unlocked luggage, even though their site goes on to say this: “Handguns may be packed in a locked hard-sided gun case, and then packed inside an unlocked soft-sided piece of luggage. However, a Conditional Acceptance Tag must be used in this case.” If you don’t know this before you get to the airport and try to check your locked hard sided luggage with a gun inside, but not also inside a smaller locked gun case, you will be turned away. If you can’t return to your car and leave your gun behind, and get back in time, you will miss your flight and not be eligible for any refund of your fair. While using this method to fly with firearms is legal and has been very popular with people who either transport multiple firearms, or other valuable equipment along with their firearm, for decades, and even though their own written policy still posted on their website explicitly allows it, Delta is barring this method of transport at least at several, if not all, airports.

[@WHOTEEWHO]

I just flew with handguns locked inside a gardsided gun case with a rifle and locked. With Delta. But I believe you that some airports may be squirrely

[@Androctonus84]

@@WHOTEEWHO I’ve only ever had it happen once, back in July, and they didn’t say anything on my return flight, so I thought it was it was just my local airport which has some other strict gun rules as well. But since then I’ve run across three other people, each at different airports in different states, who’ve all had the same experience with Delta. It also sounds like their issue is putting guns in a case with non-gun items, such as clothes, non-gun related equipment, etc., so that might be why you were okay.

[@chethaynes5802]

Great Report ! You Are The Man !

[@allthingsconsidered3211]

Yea weird how no loose ammo

[@philipfreeman72]

Be VERY careful if shipping guns from AK across Canada . I had all my rifles bolts & scopes stolen from a plywood crate. No luck getting any back NRA NO HELP.

[@WHOTEEWHO]

Yikes

[@robertsudano4304]

Call the atf….

[@HARDDEEPSIGNnIjjar]

So you can't have loaded magazines inside the hard secured case?

[@WHOTEEWHO]

No

[@PHILIPPINEWoRX]

Have airports ever asked for proof of ownership of the firearms?

[@WHOTEEWHO]

No. There is no such thing

[@dougwbenson]

Bing Bangs 🤣

[@TheTonygong]

Good to know 👍 Thanks

[@itsjustjoe3790]

Thanks for the data

[@edeldridge36]

Great info

[@robertvandick453]

Nice case

[@chrishelms1967]

Good info

[@sturisa]

Thanks WTW, good info! I like the cases!

[@WHOTEEWHO]

👍👍

[@charlesmorgan1879]

Can imagine them getting " Lost"...

[@robertsudano4304]

If they lose it , you call the atf. They’ll find it. Record your serial number just in case. ATF will have no choice except to investigate it

[@NASTYVEGASNATE]

Oh god this bing bang is seriously pissing me off. Dude should redo this video and talk like an adult

[@WHOTEEWHO]

There is a purpose. So my videos do not get flagged as inappropriate by the bots. 👍👍

[@NASTYVEGASNATE]

@@WHOTEEWHO that’s kind of dumb. I’ve seen literally thousands of videos where people use the word “gun” or “pistol” or “weapon”.

[@chunky5monkey]

@@NASTYVEGASNATE and most of those are age restricted, YT changes their minds a lot and retroactively applies the restrictions to videos that have been uploaded for years.

[@tomlarue654]

I’m so glad you did this video

[@WHOTEEWHO]

Thanks for watching

[@mrpearson8591]

👍👍

[@Raptor-gd6sk]

Any kind of paperwork needed?

[@WHOTEEWHO]

No

[@stephaniebolding3741]

👍👍

[@l.a.3887]

👍👍

[@dwightluttrell225]

Thanks for the info

[@WHOTEEWHO]

Thanks for watching Dwight

[@garyhopkinssr8561]

👍👍👍👍✌

[@WHOTEEWHO]

Hey Gary

[@erockoutdoors633]

👍 🇺🇲

[@WHOTEEWHO]

👍🇺🇸

[@markcostello7238]

Just a tip, i've been on many flights with guns and it makes things easier if you always use TSA locks. They wont have to ask you for your key in case they must open your case. They can open any TSA lock with their special keys. You just wait until they're satisfied and they'll give you a thumbs up or thumbs down.

[@yortrofacor1593]

TSA website does not recommend TSA locks. Also according to the site you should only be the one handling the keys. Never give keys to the TSA. The TSA should not also be touching or handling your firearms. You can see the actual working of the Federal Laws on the site.

[@ericfisherii73]

Bullets have to be in the orignal box.

[@ni9465]

nope; just ammo in appropriate box. you can have 9mm with 380 etc Just can't be loose or in mags.

[@BrianKolbusz]

not necessarily. In a plastic or metal case that is made to store ammunition. just not loose in a box

[@ericfisherii73]

Well thats what the workers of American and Delta told me they seemed new, but ok cool. Thanks I travel with two rifles. I was unsure with the metal cases or plastic cases. I knew something didn't sound right.

[@ni9465]

@@ericfisherii73 A good Pelican case with same key locks or combination. I would keep a spare set of locks in my carry on just in case TSA cuts them after they Xray & clear bag then page you over intercom or call cell. Also have cell # on tags. Blue State Airports tend jerk gun owners the most. But doable. Don't Drink Booze your on Camera & possess the keys to Gun Case. Just like having keys to a car that's not running.

[@ericfisherii73]

@@ni9465 ok cool Thanks.

[@codyjenn8785]

Thank you for the Bing bang info brother and the boolots

[@millennialswithguns]

Bing bangs 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂