NON Texas CHL flying to Philadelphia from DFW

JLinTX · #1

Guys, I'm not sure if this is the correct forum but a quick question:
I have a .45 in texas with me and want to travel back to Philadelphia to go shooting with a friend. He also has my MP5 rifle that I want to bring back down with me. So here are my questions:
1. I am flying, on the way to phila I plan on putting the 45 in the rifle case and nothing else - no ammo I know that part. Any Issues here?
2. On the way back I will have the 45 and the MP5 in the rifle case, is that going to be an issue for the TSA?

Anyone know the laws/rules here?

Thanks
Jim

jbirds1210 · #2

Hello JL,
Specific airlines often post their requirements on their website. I am sure some of the guys will chime in. I know the weapons can be transported on the airline legally, but they will have to be checked with your luggage. Below are Southwest's guns and ammunition policies.

http://www.southwest.com/travel_center/guns.html

jimlongley · #3

TSA should not have any problems with multiple guns in a case, as long as they meet all other requirements. We never did when I worked for TSA.

JLinTX · #4

I am actually just concerned never doing this before, I have read some real horror stories on other forums. (Not sure I believe all of them either).
Thanks all.

Jim

DustinB · #5

Shouldn't be any problem at all. I used to do historical re-enactments and one of the guys I used to go to other states with would bring his machineguns. If they didn't have a problem with an MG-42 and 2 MP40's I doubt you will have any fuss over a rifle and a pistol. You should have seen the look on the other peoples' faces when the lady made him open up the case carrying the MG-42.

JLinTX · #6

Awesome, that was the vote of confidence I was looking for :)