Flying with a Concealed Carry Gun

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  1. 1. Airplane Travel With a Gun
  2. 2. Domestic Travel
  3. 3. Get A Good Case Purchase a high quality case that will keep your guns from getting damaged Find a case that has foam lining and compartments Guns are valuable, find a case that does not resemble a gun case
  4. 4. Dismantle Make sure your gun is separated according to make and model A common suggestion is to dismantle a scope if you have one If you purchased a case with thick foam this step is not as important
  5. 5. Buy a NON TSA approved lock 49CFR 1540.111 prohibits the use of a TSA approved lock for firearm transportation TSA agents are not trained or permitted to handle your firearm don't give them an
  6. 6. Baggage check-in You must check in inside the airport, you cannot use curbside baggage check Declare your gun to check Only firearms need to be declared, do not declare airguns
  7. 7. Ammunition You will need to provide a filled out form declaring your gun is not loaded A TSA inspector will process the gun Ammunition must be packed separate from your firearm, and typically must be less than 5 lbs
  8. 8. The TSA Inspection It is normally very quick TSA agents can only visually inspect You may be asked to explain why you are bringing a gun, a simply reply like for personal protection is perfectly fine
  9. 9. Post-Inspection After the inspection is finished close and lock your gun case Most often your guns will arrive with all the other luggage Check with your destination airport if there is a special area
  10. 10. International Travel
  11. 11. Rules and Customs You must learn the rules and regulations of the destination countries in addition to the US's Acquire necessary forms from you destination country early Call the US Embassy to make sure you have everything
  12. 12. More Paperwork Get a customs officer to sign a US Customs form 4457 in person before leaving the US This form can be used multiple times, keep hold of it More info: Concealed Carry while Traveling by Air Plane