My Blue-ID Mafia card stayed in my wallet, but I was wearing my "made-man hat".Possibly because of your blue ID?
SouthWestIf you don’t mind, what airline did you fly?
My wife and I have always done well with Southwest. Recently, we flew American Airlines.(Not our first choice but long story) Did not involve any firearm declarations but they still suck in my opinion. Someday I will get my Real ID(Gold Star) in case air flight is necessary in the future. Southwest availability will definitely be a requirement in those arrangements.SouthWest
I've never had to unlock/show my firearm when declaring it. It's always been a pretty smooth process for me.Declared a firearm at both Indianapolis and Pensacola international airports. Locked case inside another suitcase. Locks definitely not TSA locks. I opened that case for no one.
Maybe it’s my gray beard, maybe it’s because I answered all the questions satisfactorily. Honestly it was not a big deal.
5. Ammunition must be separate from the firearm.
I find this interesting. I always place the ammo in a plastic reloading case with a Velcro strap around it. It then goes in the hard sided case with the handguns. I have never had anyone question this.
#4 takes care of that.The main point is that ammunition can't be in the chamber or in a magazine stored with the firearm. Ammo in a separate container can be in the same, locked case as the firearm. The "original factory packaging" is not a statutory requirement, but generally strongly recommended.
Declared a firearm at both Indianapolis and Pensacola international airports. Locked case inside another suitcase. Locks definitely not TSA locks. I opened that case for no one.
Maybe it’s my gray beard, maybe it’s because I answered all the questions satisfactorily. Honestly it was not a big deal.