An Important Airline Travelers Guide To Firearm Laws Of The 50 States

By Anna Foster


Avid hunters and competitive marksmen know how complicated it can be to transport firearms from one state to another. The rules in every state can be different. If you are unfamiliar with the requirements you have to meet in order to travel from one region of the country to another, most professionals suggest you read a travelers guide to firearm laws of the 50 states to begin with. This is updated information with complete instructions.

The editors of these types of books have compiled all the information you need to be in compliance wherever you are going. You just have to get there first. Someone who intends to fly frequently with guns should go ahead and purchase a good hard case. These cases come with different types of locks, and most seasoned travelers advise people not to buy the kind that have TSA locks.

Most airlines have similar rules, but they are not exactly the same so you should look up the regulations for the carrier you will be using. Print out the instructions and take them with you in case there are questions. TSA rules change all the time. You'll definitely need to go to their website and read and print the information you find there.

Nobody should have to tell a sportsman that you never carry a loaded gun into an airport, even if it is in a case, but people do it all the time. Make sure all your guns and ammunition are in proper order before you leave the house. Opening your case and checking your weapons in the middle of the airport will cause a lot of problems. A good suggestion from frequent fliers is to open the cylinder, so the TSA can tell at a glance it's empty.

Curbside check in is not allowed if you are carrying firearms, so you will have to wait in line at the counter. Never open your case when you are in line. Once you get to the front of the line, declare quietly that you have guns with you. You should do this in a way that does not cause the people around you to panic.

Some clerks will call a TSA agent right to the counter to handle the inspection. Others will escort you to the front of the TSA line. Once this part of the process is completed, you probably need to relax in the waiting area because you might be called back to fill out more paperwork or answer more questions.

You have to keep the keys to your weapons case with you at all times. It is against the law for you to let anyone else have them. If an official requests the keys, for whatever purpose, and you feel you have to hand them over, you must not let them out of your sight.

It can be a hassle trying to follow all the rules and regulations when it comes to traveling from state to state with firearms. You may need some patience, but if you follow instructions, you should be fine.




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