Checking a rifle after flying

[mxgsfmdpx]

TSA is now requesting the key from you and inspecting behind closed doors, they then return the key to you. This happened at both airports in Alaska and Texas. They told me this is now the norm they changed the rule about opening it in front of you last year.

This is airport dependent. Some do it this way and others do not.

 

[TAGPUNCHER]

TSA is now requesting the key from you and inspecting behind closed doors, they then return the key to you. This happened at both airports in Alaska and Texas. They told me this is now the norm they changed the rule about opening it in front of you last year.

Now why you gotta throw that in there?lol

 

[Yellowknife]

TSA is now requesting the key from you and inspecting behind closed doors, they then return the key to you. This happened at both airports in Alaska and Texas. They told me this is now the norm they changed the rule about opening it in front of you last year.

Yeah, this is airport dependent, and has been for while. In Anchorage they do it in front of you. In Ketchikan it's behind closed doors. etc.

 

[mt terry d]

Just worried about "TURRET SPINNING BUNNY HUGGERS" at the airport.

You mean like Form? haha!!

They can spin my turrets to their hearts' content ( not that they are welcome to even touch my rifle without me present)

I know where zero is.

Like previously stated, just fire a couple when you reach your final motorized destination.

 

[thinhorn_AK]

You guys need to stop being so dramatic. Flying with a rifle couldn’t be easier. If they ask for the keys give it to them, if not don’t worry. You have to put a declaration form
In the case anyways so no need to lock it before you actually check in.

In Anchorage, the tsa place is right next to the Alaska airlines counter. Just let them look and give them the locks.

Only time I’ve ever needed to re adjust my scope was because of altitude, not somebody messing with my scope.

Also, as far as I know the tsa has quite a long list of “approved” locks. And pretty much anything made by master that is a key only lock works. I like the brass ones.

 

[Coopsdaddy]

Duffy needs to make it a crime or at least a termination offense for tsa employees to mess with a firearm in any ill way.
That’s serious liberal shit.

 

[KJH]

Was wondering the best way to proof a rifle after flying into Fairbanks? I see they have a few public ranges. How busy do they get? Ours around here you may wait 3-4 hrs for a bench opening. Flying in this Tuesday headed North. A legal place off the road would do just fine. I just need 50yards.
Just worried about "TURRET SPINNING BUNNY HUGGERS" at the airport. AS ALWAYS thank yall for any help.

When I caribou hunt with a rifle, I take a few balloons with me. Since you can't hunt the day you fly, I blow them up and set them up after our camp is ready. Then we all check our rifles. No "range" needed.