I regularly fly domestically (from free state to another free state) with firearms and loaded magazines up to 30 rounds. I’ve flown to non free states with 10 round magazines. Firearms must be in a sturdy case locked with NON-TSA locks because no one is to have access to your firearm without you being present. The ammunition can be in the case with the firearm or in factory cardboard balled up in your yoga pants in your checked bag. I do think that loosely packed Ammo in baggies or cardboard boxes might be a problem.
The firearms are the only thing you need to declare. There is no mechanism to declare plastic boxes with springs or even ammunition. There is a per passenger weight limit for ammunition that is absurdly high for anyone other than a competative shooter.
The questionably named, American Airlines, does require magazines to be unloaded. I haven’t run into any others with similar policies.
My nightmare is being diverted to a non free state. My plan is to not collect my suitcase under any circumstances.
The firearms are the only thing you need to declare. There is no mechanism to declare plastic boxes with springs or even ammunition. There is a per passenger weight limit for ammunition that is absurdly high for anyone other than a competative shooter.
The questionably named, American Airlines, does require magazines to be unloaded. I haven’t run into any others with similar policies.
My nightmare is being diverted to a non free state. My plan is to not collect my suitcase under any circumstances.
