A quick reference guide to TSA and flying with your firearm.
TSA/AIRLINE INFORMATION
GENERAL TSA RULES
• Unloaded firearms and ammunition must be locked in a hard-side container.
• Firearms, firearm parts and ammunition are prohibited in carry-on baggage, but may be checked.
• Alwavs declare your firearms when checking your bags.
UNITED AIRLINES:
• You must check in at the counter. No online check-in if you are declaring a firearm.
• Handguns and ammunition must be locked in a hard-side container.
• Customer may pack up to five firearms per bag.
• No more than 11 pounds of ammunition may be carried.
• Ammunition must be securely packaged (no loose ammo).
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES
• You must check in at the counter. No online check-in if you are declaring a firearm.
• Handguns and ammunition must be locked in a hard-side container.
• Allows multiple handguns per container.
• No more than 11 pounds of ammunition may be carried.
• Ammunition must be securely packaged (no loose ammo).
• No self-defense sprays allowed in checked bags
nor carry-ons.
AMERICAN AIRLINES
• You must check in at the counter. No online check-in if you are declaring a firearm.
• Handguns and ammunition must be locked in a hard-side container.
• No limit to how many firearms you can carry but overweight charges will apply.
• No more than 11 pounds of ammunition may be carried.
• Ammunition must be securely packaged (no loose ammo).
• Magazines must be free of ammunition.
DELTA AIRLINES
• You must check in at the counter. No online check-in if you are declaring a firearm.
• Handguns and ammunition must be locked in a hard-side container.
• One firearm per container.
• No more than 11 pounds of ammunition may be carried.
• Ammunition must be securely packaged (no loose ammo).
• Gunpowder is never permitted.
• Firearms checked as baggage must be picked up at the Baggage Service Office.
SPIRIT AIRLINES
• Firearms accepted on domestic flights only.
• You must check in at the counter.
• Handguns and ammunition must be locked in a hard-side container.
• No more than 11 pounds of ammunition may be carried.
• Ammunition must be securely packaged (no loose ammo).
FRONTIER AIRLINES
• You must check in at the counter. No online check-in if you are declaring a firearm.
• Please allow an extra 30 minutes for check-in.
• Firearms never allowed on international flights.
• Handguns and ammunition must be locked in a hard-side container.
• Allows multiple handguns per container.
• No more than 11 pounds of ammunition may be carried.
JETBLUE AIRLINES
• You must check in at the counter. No online check-in if you are declaring a firearm.
• Firearms must be locked in a hard-side container.
• Ammunition (up to 11lbs) must be securely packed separately from your firearm.
• One firearm will count as one checked bag.
• One pistol case may contain no more than 4 unloaded pistols.
• No long gun case may contain more than than 2 long guns.
• Pistol cases available for purchase at the ticket counter for $55.
FOOT NOTES:
Age restrictions apply.
Check the state, county, and local laws where you're traveling too.
Download the USCCA reciprocity app for assistance.
Always check with your specific airline.
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