Flying w air guns

Hmm...seems to me the BEST...place to ask this question would be the...airline...that you plan on using for your trip ??? Seems to me that THEY'D have the most accurate comments for you.

Mike

And as Mike says, check directly with the airline so you have the most up to date info.

You'll need a very sturdy and secure scabbard to keep the rifle from dropping off your broomstick during turbulence

just my 2 angry winds
Edward

I haven't checked an airgun at the airport, but I would use a Hard-Sided case with a keyed padlock, zip tie, and all other locking points to keep it secure before leaving it with airport personnel. I would also add an air tag inside the case for tracking.
PCP degass the gun. Follow the airline's guidelines, as said before.

Screwwork said:

I haven't checked an airgun at the airport, but I would use a Hard-Sided case with a keyed padlock, zip tie, and all other locking points to keep it secure before leaving it with airport personnel. I would also add an air tag inside the case for tracking.
PCP degass the gun. Follow the airline's guidelines, as said before.

Click to expand...

I know that with firearms the locks must not be TSA, you open the case for the agent then they seal it up. I've read that your tanks must be empty. File a declaration, get it inspected, and your case will receive TLC awaiting at secure baggage. Your other luggage well, good luck.

Good luck. I wouldn't check anything with valve or that you care dear for. My buddy has been working for the airlines for 20 years, so I herd plenty of stories. Hint, they don't care about your stuff one bit.

Any tanks/cylinders need to be disassembled so that the TSA can see inside of it. It also counts as showing they aren't pressurized. Take lots of spare parts because you never know what condition things will be in when you arrive.

I believe Jim Chapman has gone to mailing his guns to where he's going. He travels quite a bit including out of the country. If I remember, he uses a hardcase for golf clubs.

Ups your rifle ahead of time. Don't rely on the airlines.

If you want your gun to fly ship it air freight from the airport. It will get there before you do in much better condition. It's not in the passenger terminal. Call ahead and drop it off before you go to the terminal. Works dandy every time. You just have to pick it up at the airport at your destination.They don't deliver it. Cheap and easy.

I flew to Pyramid cup with 2 guns this year, not a issue. Hard case, two locks you keep the keys. Bottles off and valves out of bottles. Just roll up to baggage counter, tell them you are checking a firearm, they have you fill out a tag and have you open the case . They drop the tag inside and you lock it back up. They ask you to wait for 15 minutes near the bag check, in case TSA wants to inspect it. After 20 minutes if you haven't heard anything, off to your gate and your good to go. Keep your phone on just in case they call.

Enjoy your trip