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SHOOTR · 03-29-2006, 06:57 AM

I need some help fellas. I was wondering can I take a pistol with me on a flight as check in baggage? I will be legal to carry the handgun in that state and I will not be flying into any Non Handgun Cities (ie New York, Chicago ect.) Also have any of you all done it and would you be comfortable doing it? Will I be able to carry ammo on the flight?

R/T Performance · 03-29-2006, 07:11 AM

YES
YES
YES

Easy
Must be in a locked box inside the bag
When you get to your check-in Declare I have a hand gun in my bag.
They may ask you to show it's clear
Then lock the box has to have some type of pad lock trigger locks do not count.Follow bag to tsa They may ask you to open but more than likely they will give you the thumbs up.
I would reccomend take some colored zip ties tie the zippers on the bag.
Will make it easier to identify your bag and know it has not been tamperd with.

Ammo goes in you seconed checked bag.Most airlines like it in a factory box I also put all my mags in a seprate bag

**jalley** · 03-29-2006, 07:21 AM

As RT said, you can travel with your gun, you just have to follow a couple of guidelines. Also, you might want to check with the airline that you will be using, becuase some have additional regualtions.

I have traveled with a handgun 5-6 different times and have never had a problem. The only other advice I can offer you is to show up a little bit earlier in case you run into any problems.

Here's a link to the TSA website: http://www.tsa.gov/public/display?co...000519800ac232

R/T Performance · 03-29-2006, 07:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jalley

As RT said, you can travel with your gun, you just have to follow a couple of guidelines. Also, you might want to check with the airline that you will be using, becuase some have additional regualtions.

I have traveled with a handgun 5-6 different times and have never had a problem. The only other advice I can offer you is to show up a little bit earlier in case you run into any problems.

Here's a link to the TSA website: http://www.tsa.gov/public/display?co...000519800ac232

Yes early is very good knew I forgot somthing

tgom222 · 03-29-2006, 09:04 AM

Thanks for the info. I'm planning on traveling for the first time with my XD in April.

SHOOTR · 03-29-2006, 03:30 PM

Thanks RT. I will be flying American, any experiences with them?

R/T Performance · 03-29-2006, 07:35 PM

Not yet I called Spirit a few days before to be extra sure

So Flo · 03-29-2006, 07:41 PM

I think it makes sense to bring a copy of the company (and in this case TSA also) policy regarding the transport of firearms.

Have fun, be safe.

xd4life · 03-30-2006, 03:50 PM

I would like to add that when you declare you have a weapon "DO NOT" call it a gun. You would like to declare a handgun. And get used to some cop molesting your gun while at the airport checking to be sure it is unloaded. And answering 21 questions to go along with that.

oldmantod · 03-30-2006, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xd4life

I would like to add that when you declare you have a weapon "DO NOT" call it a gun. You would like to declare a handgun. And get used to some cop molesting your gun while at the airport checking to be sure it is unloaded. And answering 21 questions to go along with that.

You just attract the "probing" type..

I have traveled hundreds of times and never had a single person other than the counter Bim and the TSA "attentive type" interact with me.

It's no big deal, people do it all the time.

- T

03-29-2006, 06:57 AM	#1
SHOOTR XDTalk Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Texas Posts: 48	How to take my XD on a trip?????? I need some help fellas. I was wondering can I take a pistol with me on a flight as check in baggage? I will be legal to carry the handgun in that state and I will not be flying into any Non Handgun Cities (ie New York, Chicago ect.) Also have any of you all done it and would you be comfortable doing it? Will I be able to carry ammo on the flight? __________________ XD-9 Service Olive Drab Kahr P45 SIG P239 .40 S&W SIG P229R .40 S&W DAK SIG P220 Carry DAK

03-29-2006, 07:11 AM	#2
R/T Performance XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Saranac Mi Posts: 3,489	YES YES YES Easy Must be in a locked box inside the bag When you get to your check-in Declare I have a hand gun in my bag. They may ask you to show it's clear Then lock the box has to have some type of pad lock trigger locks do not count.Follow bag to tsa They may ask you to open but more than likely they will give you the thumbs up. I would reccomend take some colored zip ties tie the zippers on the bag. Will make it easier to identify your bag and know it has not been tamperd with. Ammo goes in you seconed checked bag.Most airlines like it in a factory box I also put all my mags in a seprate bag __________________ XD-9 Tacticle Tru-glow tfo's 3# Canyoncreek trigger Dillon Rl550 1911 Springfield Champion loaded 45 acp Kahr p40 Watch me shoot http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...32660329653237

03-29-2006, 09:04 AM	#5
tgom222 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bloomington, IN Posts: 138	Thanks for the info. I'm planning on traveling for the first time with my XD in April. __________________ XD Sub-Compact 9mm

03-29-2006, 03:30 PM	#6
SHOOTR XDTalk Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Texas Posts: 48	Thanks RT. I will be flying American, any experiences with them? __________________ XD-9 Service Olive Drab Kahr P45 SIG P239 .40 S&W SIG P229R .40 S&W DAK SIG P220 Carry DAK

03-29-2006, 07:35 PM	#7
R/T Performance XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Saranac Mi Posts: 3,489	Not yet I called Spirit a few days before to be extra sure __________________ XD-9 Tacticle Tru-glow tfo's 3# Canyoncreek trigger Dillon Rl550 1911 Springfield Champion loaded 45 acp Kahr p40 Watch me shoot http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...32660329653237

03-29-2006, 07:21 AM	#3
jalley XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: WV Posts: 1,409	As RT said, you can travel with your gun, you just have to follow a couple of guidelines. Also, you might want to check with the airline that you will be using, becuase some have additional regualtions. I have traveled with a handgun 5-6 different times and have never had a problem. The only other advice I can offer you is to show up a little bit earlier in case you run into any problems. Here's a link to the TSA website: http://www.tsa.gov/public/display?co...000519800ac232

03-29-2006, 07:41 PM	#8
So Flo XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Wellington, Florida Posts: 12,838	I think it makes sense to bring a copy of the company (and in this case TSA also) policy regarding the transport of firearms. Have fun, be safe. __________________ No Guns, Know Crime. Know Guns, No Crime! http://militarysignatures.com/signatures/member3984.png

03-30-2006, 03:50 PM	#9
xd4life XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Back in HOTLANTA Posts: 2,251	I would like to add that when you declare you have a weapon "DO NOT" call it a gun. You would like to declare a handgun. And get used to some cop molesting your gun while at the airport checking to be sure it is unloaded. And answering 21 questions to go along with that. __________________ "A fine is a tax for doing wrong. A tax is a fine for doing well." Rick Hebert "The best victory is when the opponent surrenders of its own accord before there are any actual hostilities.... It is best to win without fighting." Sun-tzu 300 B.C Bob Barr FOR PRESIDENT

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