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.

 

[Jimbee]

Can a person stuff a rifle case with clothes, knives, boots and other hunting stuff or am I asking for problems? I'm flying Alaska Airlines out of Minneapolis. First time flying with a firearm.

 

[displacedtexan]

I take a printed copy of the TSA rules and the airlines rules from their website with me. I never put my ammo in a checked bag. A checked bag is much more likely to be lost, stolen or have items in the bag stolen from it and there is nothing you can do about it. The locks on checked bags are required to be TSA locks and everyone working in baggage has a master key. A locked firearm case should not have TSA locks on it and everyone in baggage knows not to touch it. If a firearm goes missing there will be an a police report, ATF notification and an internal investigation. If a checked bag goes missing they will smile and tell you to fill out a form to file a claim.

You buy ammo at your destination?

 

[PredatorSlayer]

Can a person stuff a rifle case with clothes, knives, boots and other hunting stuff or am I asking for problems? I'm flying Alaska Airlines out of Minneapolis. First time flying with a firearm.

I do it everytime I fly to alaska. I just got back yesterday and had my case stuffed full.

 

[fmyth]

You buy ammo at your destination?

Ammo goes in the case with the firearm. Has to be in the original box or a box designed for ammo. Can't be loose in a container.

 

[UKwildcatfan]

Can a person stuff a rifle case with clothes, knives, boots and other hunting stuff or am I asking for problems? I'm flying Alaska Airlines out of Minneapolis. First time flying with a firearm.

Yes

 

[Pilsner]

Some airlines are more strict than TSA though. It’s best to just make sure before showing up to the airport. All of their regulations and requirements are listed on their websites.

Be prepared - print off a copy of BOTH the TSA policy and the airlines policy and have it with your rifle. That keeps the airline employees honest as well.

 

[displacedtexan]

Ammo goes in the case with the firearm. Has to be in the original box or a box designed for ammo. Can't be loose in a container.

And you check the firearm...

 

[PredatorSlayer]

Apparently ammo can travel in your carry on as well, I thought I lost a mag full of 10mm ammo, but it was at the bottom of my backpack which was my carry on

 

[Cdnance]

Apparently ammo can travel in your carry on as well, I thought I lost a mag full of 10mm ammo, but it was at the bottom of my backpack which was my carry on

Yeah that is definitely wrong! They may have missed it, but you can’t do that in any circumstance!
Ammo has to be declared and in an enclosed container that will not allow the ammo to jostle around.
Also each airline has their own weight limits on ammo. Make sure to double check.

 

[fmyth]

And you check the firearm...

Correct.

 

[displacedtexan]

Correct.
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But you said you don't check ammo...

 

[fmyth]

But you said you don't check ammo...

I wrote that I never put ammo in my checked bag. I only put it in my checked Firearms Case.

 

[AK Troutbum]

I pretty much always travel with a firearm/ammo when I’m flying and I’ve never had an issue. I believe Alaska Air also allows up to 50 lbs of ammo, but I could be wrong about that.


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[sdupontjr]

Ammo in clear containers, with foam in the lid to keep them from moving. Wrapped top with rubber bands and labeled that can be seen. Plus the cut out were smaller than the box so it kept it from moving also. They are double stacked. 40 rds 308, 40 rds 7mag. This is what they told me to do and was OK in baton rouge airport being i reload. I didn't want to put reloads in a stock box and they wouldn't match the Pic on the box and raise a red flag.

 

[Cdnance]

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Ammo in clear containers, with foam in the lid to keep them from moving. Wrapped top with rubber bands and labeled that can be seen. Plus the cut out were smaller than the box so it kept it from moving also. They are double stacked. 40 rds 308, 40 rds 7mag. This is what they told me to do and was OK in baton rouge airport being i reload. I didn't want to put reloads in a stock box and they wouldn't match the Pic on the box and raise a red flag.

You probably went a little over and above the requirements but that’s a nice case. What is it? Did you have the foam cut yourself?

 

[sdupontjr]

Pelican vault

Bought it last year for an elk hunt that fell through. It has 2 layers of foam. So I cut the top layer for those 2 rifles, Browning Abolt II Medallion 7mag and Tikka t3 308. My Tikka CTR 308 is the one in the case. The double layer allows you to take the top cut layer, place the pieces back in it, thus making it a solid piece and now swap top and bottom. Now you have another solid piece of foam to cut out different items. As long as you keep the cut outs, you can put them back in place. Also has wheels so it can be pulled through airport or wherever.

 

[Cdnance]

I got one of those vaults. Let’s just say that your cutouts look a lot better than mine! I must have had a hard time coloring inside the lines when I was little!

 

[sdupontjr]

Need these, go slow and stay straight up and down. Mine are not. If I flip it they look like crap. They are long and cut all the way through in 1 pass.