from the TSA site:I didn't get an idea. I was told by the airline that TWO locks were required. If you have noticed, just about all newer gun cases have holes for at least two locks to be installed. Some of my old ones only have one hole for a lock. Maybe some airlines only require one lock, but when I called ahead of my arrival to the airport, I was told to have two. It probably just depends on the carrier you choose to fly and their regulations.
The firearm must be in a hard-sided container that is locked. A locked container is defined as one that completely secures the firearm from being accessed. Locked cases that can be pulled open with little effort cannot be brought aboard the aircraft.
§175.10 Exceptions for passengers, crewmembers, and air operators.
(a) This subchapter does not apply to the following hazardous materials when carried by aircraft passengers or crewmembers provided the requirements of §§171.15 and 171.16 (see paragraph (c) of this section) and the requirements of this section are met:
(8) Small arms ammunition for personal use carried by a crewmember or passenger in checked baggage only, if securely packed in boxes or other packagings specifically designed to carry small amounts of ammunition. Ammunition clips and magazines must also be securely boxed. This paragraph does not apply to persons traveling under the provisions of 49 CFR 1544.219.
The requirement for the locks is that the gun case cannot be easily pried open enough on one side to retrieve the gun from inside the case. Some cases require two locks for that, some only require one.
Firearms and Ammunition | Transportation Security Administration
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^^^This case requires another lock.
As far as the ammo in a zip lock bag - that violates Federal regulations.
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49 CFR 175.10:
Zip lock bags are not specifically designed to carry small amounts of ammunition. Packaging specifically designed to carry small amounts of ammunition will have dividers between the rounds to prevent anything from directly contacting the primer. Rounds stored in detached magazines are acceptable if there is something covering the top of the magazine to prevent the rounds from being stripped out of the magazine because the primers are protected from direct contact by the magazine.
Is there a fee from the airline?
Very informative..... Thanks
No ccw license or permit is required to transport an unloaded gun in a locked case, so you will be just fine.
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