Transporting Firearms and Ammunition

Subject to state, local, and airline restrictions, you may still transport a firearm and ammunition in your checked baggage provided it is declared to the aircraft operator (airline) at check in and that you comply with other applicable regulations. Ask about limitations or fees, if any, that apply.

Firearms carried as checked baggage MUST be unloaded, packed in a locked hard-sided gun case, and declared to the airline at check-in. Only you, the passenger, may have the key or combination. Please note that you should never unlock your bag if you are carrying a firearm and your bag serves as the locked, hard-sided case for transporting your firearm.

Ammunition may be packed in the same locked container as the firearm, so long as it is not loaded in the firearm. Small-arms ammunition must also be declared to the air carrier and placed in an appropriate container securely packed in fiber, wood or metal boxes or other packaging specifically designed to carry small amount of ammunition.