Question posted by tizzle3 on October 9th, 2011
Packages
I have a 30 30 shotgun that my dad got from my grandpa when he was 13 and I need to get it home with me. Is that possible on the airlines?? Can it go under like luggage if it is in a hard case and locked?
I hope so
Thanks,
Dona Phillips
Current Answers
Answer #1: Posted by sheana1 on October 10th, 2011 10:27 AM
Yes, here are TSA rules for Firearms
Guns & Firearms
Item
Carry-on
Checked
Ammunition - Check with your airline or travel agent to see if ammunition is permitted in checked baggage on the airline you are flying. If ammunition is permitted, it must be declared to the airline at check-in. Small arms ammunitions for personal use must be securely packed in fiber, wood or metal boxes or other packaging specifically designed to carry small amounts of ammunition. Ask about limitations or fees, if any, that apply. Read our Firearms & Ammunition section.
No
Yes
BB guns
No
Yes
Compressed Air Guns (to include paintball markers) - Carried in checked luggage without compressed air cylinder attached.
No Yes Firearms - firearms carried as checked baggage MUST be unloaded, packed in a locked hard-sided container, and declared to the airline at check-in. Read our Firearms & Ammunition section. No Yes Flare Guns - May be carried as checked baggage MUST be unloaded, packed in a locked hard-sided container, and declared to the airline at check-in. Read our section on Camping and Firearms & Ammunition section. No Yes Flares No No Gun Lighters* No Yes Gun Powder including black powder and percussion caps No No Parts of Guns and Firearms No Yes Pellet Guns No Yes Realistic Replicas of Firearms No Yes Starter Pistols - can only be carried as checked baggage and MUST be unloaded, packed in a locked hard-sided container, and declared to the airline at check-in. Read our Firearms & Ammunition section. No Yes NOTE: Check with your airline or travel agent to see if firearms are permitted in checked baggage on the airline you are flying. Ask about limitations or fees, if any, that apply.American Airlines Knowledge Base Results
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