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Yes it is.How many of you carry while vacationing? Not talking about when driving to your destination, but when flying. Only applies to U.S. Heading out to AZ then to MT then home. Is it prudent to stuff an EDC in the checked luggage?
AZ is constitutional carry. No CCW required. When visiting relatives in AR, I take half a dozen weapons; handguns, ARs, suppressors, etc. And carry while there. But I fly my own aircraft, so no TSA. Not so much on left coast. NV, ID, UT, WY, MT, same as AR. Rarely if ever transport on commercial flights.If I was going to AZ, I would definitely carry if legal. Check to see if your state has reciprocity, or obtain an out of state AZ ccw license.
Agreed!Is it worth it? Well, I hate flying, especially nowadays, but just because I'm on vacation... doesn't mean the assholes of the world are.
Fuck TSA, and fuck their “approved” locks. Flew to a class last month, a member of the class was a well known knife maker. He gave out gift knives to everyone. A buddy had his stolen by someone with a TSA approved lock key, everything else in the case was left. AI ASR, can, assorted high end kit, they took the knife. Definitely have a good case, pelican or better, but I’ve never used TSA locks.You guys need to check both the airline's and TSA's websites for the regulations for transporting firearms on an airplane. Something about a TSA approved case and TSA approved locks.
I've done it a number of times. It's pretty simple and I've never had any problems.
TSA like most .gov agencies is a minimum of 50% DEI hires.Fuck TSA, and fuck their “approved” locks. Flew to a class last month, a member of the class was a well known knife maker. He gave out gift knives to everyone. A buddy had his stolen by someone with a TSA approved lock key, everything else in the case was left. AI ASR, can, assorted high end kit, they took the knife. Definitely have a good case, pelican or better, but I’ve never used TSA locks.
Fwiw, I deal with TSA on a daily basis for work. Follow the rules but don’t give them an inch.
Edited to add, TSA lock is not a requirement.
Playing within your enemy's rules, is a lost cause from the get go.How many of you carry while vacationing? Not talking about when driving to your destination, but when flying. Only applies to U.S. Heading out to AZ then to MT then home. Is it prudent to stuff an EDC in the checked luggage?
I'm a born and raised (greater) Seattleite. I've only ever traveled inboud with firearms. Never had a problem (and I wouldn't expect to, based on the process).Tampa airport is very easy and cordial. Agent walks you and your bag to the X-ray after you put the orange steal me tag inside your bag. Goes through, you get a thumbs up and head to your gate. One time an agent thought I had loose rounds, but was a partial box. Polite about it and didn’t take any time at all.
Seattle, fuck those assholes.
How many of you carry while vacationing? Not talking about when driving to your destination, but when flying. Only applies to U.S. Heading out to AZ then to MT then home. Is it prudent to stuff an EDC in the checked luggage?
For that reason, I usually carry kind of concealed. Full sized 9 mm with 17 rd double stack mag in an OWB under a large angler shirt (t--shirt underneath.) Even though I live in Texas, I work in the big city and I don't want people freaking out because I am wearing a gun without a badge or uniform.As for whether I load the gun or not, I often wait until outside the airport, at my rental car, but it depends on the airport and the culture of the place. I haven't loaded it in the airport since that guy in Fort Lauderdale Florida committed a mass shooting with his gun from the checked bag back in 2017. Before that I used to do it pretty often. I would be worried about panicking others or, panicking an officer who proceeds to drill me six times before I can say anything, like that poor Senior Airman who answered his door in Okaloosa County recently. DRT, no time to do anything but briefly raise his left hand in a defensive gesture.
Atlanta is the only Airport I have had gun issues.TSA minorities and lesbians give the most trouble. Checking in at Atlanta? Prepare to get your firearms stolen. I've had to call their airport PD while at the gate after watching chimpanzees run off with my gun case and a rock to try and get in it. It's like watching National Geographic.
I flew armed for most of 2000-2010 and got to see it all. Atlanta was epic, tried to steal a gun case about 1 in 4 flights consistently.
LOL, after the last few posts this morning, I just thought I would add, that was in AtlantaI make them lock it back while I am watching, or I do it myself. I once had a TSA agent years back try to put it on the conveyer belt unlocked, and I tried warning him politely, then raised my voice, and he was actually setting it on the belt by the time I was screaming at him at the top of my lungs and climbing over the partition rope to seize my suitcase back. I am sure he was setting me up for theft. Half the damn concourse was staring at us, and he realized too much attention was on him, so he pulled it off the belt, and I locked it back. That was also a long time ago and has not happened since.
Be aware that when you arrive, your suitcase might go to oversize bags to be claimed, where they will want to see your ID to make sure you are the person who owns that suitcase. Or it might not. It might just pop out on the regular baggage carousel.
Depending on the airline, some airlines put a big zip tie on the suitcase. I keep a folding knife inside the suitcase where I can grab it just in case. I cut that damn zip tie off right there at baggage claim.
As for whether I load the gun or not, I often wait until outside the airport, at my rental car, but it depends on the airport and the culture of the place. I haven't loaded it in the airport since that guy in Fort Lauderdale Florida committed a mass shooting with his gun from the checked bag back in 2017. Before that I used to do it pretty often. I would be worried about panicking others or, panicking an officer who proceeds to drill me six times before I can say anything, like that poor Senior Airman who answered his door in Okaloosa County recently. DRT, no time to do anything but briefly raise his left hand in a defensive gesture.
YesHow many of you carry while vacationing? Not talking about when driving to your destination, but when flying. Only applies to U.S. Heading out to AZ then to MT then home. Is it prudent to stuff an EDC in the checked luggage?