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Airline Requirements For Transport

HiCapHiCap Member Posts: 77 ✭✭
edited January 2002 in Ask the Experts
Anybody have any experience flying with a handgun since Sept 11? I am flying on Delta in a few weeks to attend the FrontSight defensive handgun school and will need to take my Ruger KP95 and Kahr P40 along with about 1000 rounds of ammo with me. I want to be sure that I am in complete compliance for the safe and lawful transport of my weapon.I have sent an e-mail to Delta requesting their exact regulations (I'm sure that I'm on their red-flag random search hit list now!) I was just wondering if anybody has any post September airline transport experiences, warnings, or suggestions they can share with me.I'm planning to transport the handguns unloaded in a hard sided aluminun case with two combination locks and a pad lock. This case will be placed in my checked hard side luggage wich will also be locked. The ammo will be in a separate locked bag as well.Just trying to not freak out the ticket agent and avoid any surprise body cavity searches!Thanks in advance for your feedback / help.
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  • spclarkspclark Member Posts: 408 ✭
    edited November -1
    I'd check with FrontSight ASAP & see what they recommend; you might be well advised to ship your handguns to yourself at their address via FedEx or UPS barring other suggested, approved solutions.I don't believe any commerical airlines will allow ammunition (or any other explosives) under ANY circumstances, checked baggage or not. You may have to ship that as well, or find what you need locally once you get there, if possible.
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  • HiCapHiCap Member Posts: 77 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Thanks SPCLARK;Shipping my guns may be a good hassle free plan (although a little expensive).BTW, Delta's web site (as well as most other major carriers) indicate they will accept 11 pounds of ammo in "original manufacturers boxes" or "suitably protective hard case containers". Just don't know if any of this changed since Sept 11, or if 11 pounds is anywhere near the 800 - 1000 rounds I will need. I'll probably try to pack the guns and just buy the ammo there.
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  • pull2pull2 Member Posts: 6 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I just returned from a domestic flight on United and no changes or hassels transporting my shotguns. You MUST DECLARE the guns in their case and ammo in the case it travels in. The FAA limit is 5 kilograms( approx 11#) ammo per passenger. Firearms must be unloaded. Any you must sign a orange slip that declares it so and insert it in the firearm case at the check in counter. You can then lock it and the agent will check it through. I've also flown internationally since 9/11 and no problems in BA. I'm assuming all carriers are honoring these FAA guidlines. If you get an agent inexperienced with firearm transport. Ask politely for a supervisor to assist.
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  • pull2pull2 Member Posts: 6 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I just returned from a domestic flight on United and no changes or hassels transporting my shotguns. You MUST DECLARE the guns in their case and ammo in the case it travels in. The FAA limit is 5 kilograms( approx 11#) ammo per passenger. Firearms must be unloaded. Any you must sign a orange slip that declares it so and insert it in the firearm case at the check in counter. You can then lock it and the agent will check it through. I've also flown internationally since 9/11 and no problems in BA. I'm assuming all carriers are honoring these FAA guidlines. If you get an agent inexperienced with firearm transport. Ask politely for a supervisor to assist.
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  • UnclePatUnclePat Member Posts: 77 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    HiCap,What dates will you be at FrontSight? I'm there Feb. 22-25 for the DHG course. I already inquired and FrontSight will not accept shipments of firearms. You have to ship them to a 3rd party or bring them yourself. Bummer.
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  • HiCapHiCap Member Posts: 77 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Hey Uncle;Excited to hear you will be at FrontSight! I'm not sure of my dates yet, but February or March is right in there. Wonder if it will be too cold in the desert in Feb? The Vegas Shot Show is in the beginning of February.....that might make a cool combo trip!This is my first time at FrontSight, so I'm not real sure what to expect. I think I might start a new topic to see if anyone has any experience there. Maybe I'll see you in Feb!
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  • UnclePatUnclePat Member Posts: 77 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    HiCap,Check the following for LasVegas average temps http://www.weather.com/weather/climatology/USNV0049?dayofyear=32 I grew up in the southwest, and am looking forward to a "cool" Hi-Desert experience. The problem with that part of the world is that you never know - could be snowing, or, you might need shorts. Since you'll be near Las Vegas, just think of it as a Crap Shoot.
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  • spclarkspclark Member Posts: 408 ✭
    edited November -1
    Thanks for your original post; I certainly learned something from the replies. I knew long guns were generally "OK" as long as you play by the airlines' rules; ammo was another concern altogether. Handguns? Well, I guess there's still some practicality & common sense left.After hearing of that Secret Serviceman who got rousted last month, it's comforting to know we're not locked down just yet.I think though I'd rather drive, or take a train (what ARE the rules on Amtrack?), than board an airliner these days, anyway.
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