Yes, you can have ammo in the case, but pack it in the manufacturer's box. Check with the airline about packing ammunition, they might have regulations of their own. ie Alaska Air says up to 50lbs! I'd bet NW is different.You can't put ammunition is a separate locked container, can you? I drove to Florida last spring with one of my handguns, loaded of course. Once I was down there I didn't see any gun shops or places that sell ammunition.
Southwest has no bag fees for first two bags. I took mine to PHX no problem show ticket agent and go on to plane. Then on way home show ticket agent then had bellhop type walk my bag over to tsa. bag is scanned get on plane fly home. No problems and easy. Now I do not like that if my bag is taken I lose my gun but oh well take cheaper gun on flights. To protect from being stolen even if by accident I would prefer to have to show ID to someone to get my bag.
The OP's situation is one of the reasons I got my Pilot's License. Sure it's more expensive than commercial travel, but the convenience is worth it. If I can get it to fit in the plane, I can take it with me!
You can't put ammunition is a separate locked container, can you? I drove to Florida last spring with one of my handguns, loaded of course. Once I was down there I didn't see any gun shops or places that sell ammunition.
Wild... I don't think I've ever seen a walmart in Florida that didn't sell ammo.Sarasota