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.

 

[Alaska2025]

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.

I really like this idea for the fun aspect of it. But it's gotta be kinda hard to know if I've moved 2.5" off of center at 100 yards if it's a 6 inch balloon. it's gonna pop whether it's still shooting true or if it's moved, as long as you're still hitting it. I would be fun to tell someone that I've corrected for MOB (Minute of Balloon).

 

[kwackkillncrew]

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.

same as kodiak

 

[mcseal2]

I made the mistake of thinking I had to use tsa approved locks a few years back on a Covid era caribou hunt. I had my turret moved but luckily caught it in the field. The last thing I did before putting the rifle in the case at home was confirm my 100yd zero on the range in my yard. I know scope was right then. When I checked my scope in the field it was dialed up several hundred yards. I had a Huskemaw with a capped elevation turret, so it could not turn from friction inside the case.

Maybe Covid was an exceptional time. I blamed it at the time on someone in Seattle, but the people in Kotzebue were not real excited to have hunters flying in either. Its the only time I had an issue flying with a rifle.

At the end of the day the blame lies with me for believing I should use tsa locks from being told some tsa personnel don’t know the regs and create issues over it rather than sticking to the printed regs. Its not a mistake I’ll make again. Just wanted to post to say it can happen that tsa messes with a scope because I had it happen.