How does one get a firearm through security?
How does one get a firearm through security?
How does one get a firearm through security?
Ditto on you keeping the key and on planning extra time. I had a TSA in Indy insist that I had to give him the key/combination so they could drool over my pistol out of my presence "...or you can have the bag back!" Needless to say, that was not an option, and I'd taken a shuttle bus, so I couldn't just go lock the gun in the car, either. Many letters written to TSA to request that the agent be counselled went unanswered, and like I'm sure they intended, I finally got sick of screwing with it and dropped it. The next time I flew, though, I had a copy of the law, the airline policies, and the TSA's own website in my pocket.... and instead of any problems, I went straight through: sign the declaration card at the ticket counter, show them the unloaded pistol with empty mags (mags can only be loaded if the ammo is fully enclosed, i.e. feed lips covered) wait near the ticket counter for 10 min., if not called, go on to the gate. At my destination, the first thing I did was open my case at baggage claim (off in the corner, in private) and check that all was well. It was.
Blessings,
B