Flying with rifle and ammo

[IdahoBeav]

As I understand it this clearly does not meet the TSA regs. Do you think this is them simply not realizing the extra round is loose in the case?

Whether mags need to be “capped” or not in order to meet the “fully enclosed” requirement is a grey area that a gate agent or tsa agent could go either way on, but the loose round clearly isnt boxed.

I think TSA does whatever they want, but yes, the loose round is a clear violation of the rules.

I also don't worry about my toothpaste when I fly, 99% of the time it's not a problem. Sometimes, they flag it for being over 3.4 oz, and I have to throw it in the trash.

 

[eaglemountainman]

Generally, (read that again), domestic flights require ammo to be in original packaging or plastic boxes made for ammo storage, and locked in either the hard firearm case or a locked container inside another checked bag.

Generally, (read that again), international flights require the same factory packaging or plastic ammo storage boxes, and locked in a separate piece of baggage from the firearm.

I would always make a final consult with the carrier and/or TSA, just for assurance.