Firearm in checked baggage?

[chl-dawg]

any experiences /issues at IAH via United?
i've read the TSA site and united rules and familiar with them but wanted to get any recent reports.

thanks !

No issues. I fly United out of IAH fairly regularly carrying a Pelican 1750 full of NFA goodies.

thank you ! this will be my first time declaring at the airport as I just got my plastic today and got a vacation planned in FL.

[AJSully421]

any experiences /issues at IAH via United?
i've read the TSA site and united rules and familiar with them but wanted to get any recent reports.

thanks !

No issues. I fly United out of IAH fairly regularly carrying a Pelican 1750 full of NFA goodies.

thank you ! this will be my first time declaring at the airport as I just got my plastic today and got a vacation planned in FL.

You'll be fine. You feel like you are doing something wrong the first time that you do it. The folks behind the counter are well trained and you should not get any feedback other than asking if it is unloaded, locked, and how it is packed.

[chl-dawg]

any experiences /issues at IAH via United?
i've read the TSA site and united rules and familiar with them but wanted to get any recent reports.

thanks !

No issues. I fly United out of IAH fairly regularly carrying a Pelican 1750 full of NFA goodies.

thank you ! this will be my first time declaring at the airport as I just got my plastic today and got a vacation planned in FL.

You'll be fine. You feel like you are doing something wrong the first time that you do it. The folks behind the counter are well trained and you should not get any feedback other than asking if it is unloaded, locked, and how it is packed.

yeah i hear you..that gut feeling that you're doing something wrong is there now but i know i'll be OK as its completely legal !!! i was discussing with a co worker about carrying on vacation and they were don't bother at the airport, especially to what happened in orlando. i am like, this is exactly why i wana carry !! so i can protect myself and family :D

[thetexan]

And above all...

If armed police throw you to the floor and yell F R E E E E E E Z!!!!!!! DO NOT take that opportunity to argue with them!



Just kidding...you'll be fine.....probably.

tex

[txyaloo]

any experiences /issues at IAH via United?
i've read the TSA site and united rules and familiar with them but wanted to get any recent reports.

thanks !

No issues. I fly United out of IAH fairly regularly carrying a Pelican 1750 full of NFA goodies.

thank you ! this will be my first time declaring at the airport as I just got my plastic today and got a vacation planned in FL.

You'll be fine. You feel like you are doing something wrong the first time that you do it. The folks behind the counter are well trained and you should not get any feedback other than asking if it is unloaded, locked, and how it is packed.

yeah i hear you..that gut feeling that you're doing something wrong is there now but i know i'll be OK as its completely legal !!! i was discussing with a co worker about carrying on vacation and they were don't bother at the airport, especially to what happened in orlando. i am like, this is exactly why i wana carry !! so i can protect myself and family :D

Definitely check state regulations. In some states, the airport carry is prohibited even outside of the secure area. In states where airport carry is legal, I usually go to the bathroom and holster my gun before leaving for the rental shuttle.

Wearing an empty holster through security also isn't an issue. I never take mine off. The body scanners don't pick up items on your sides. 99% of the time, the holster isn't even seen on the scanner. Sure makes it easier to holster and go quickly when carrying IWB.

[chl-dawg]

any experiences /issues at IAH via United?
i've read the TSA site and united rules and familiar with them but wanted to get any recent reports.

thanks !

No issues. I fly United out of IAH fairly regularly carrying a Pelican 1750 full of NFA goodies.

thank you ! this will be my first time declaring at the airport as I just got my plastic today and got a vacation planned in FL.

You'll be fine. You feel like you are doing something wrong the first time that you do it. The folks behind the counter are well trained and you should not get any feedback other than asking if it is unloaded, locked, and how it is packed.

yeah i hear you..that gut feeling that you're doing something wrong is there now but i know i'll be OK as its completely legal !!! i was discussing with a co worker about carrying on vacation and they were don't bother at the airport, especially to what happened in orlando. i am like, this is exactly why i wana carry !! so i can protect myself and family :D

Definitely check state regulations. In some states, the airport carry is prohibited even outside of the secure area. In states where airport carry is legal, I usually go to the bathroom and holster my gun before leaving for the rental shuttle.

Wearing an empty holster through security also isn't an issue. I never take mine off. The body scanners don't pick up items on your sides. 99% of the time, the holster isn't even seen on the scanner. Sure makes it easier to holster and go quickly when carrying IWB.

thanks for the tip about the holster, i may do that. Florida from what i read doesn't allow airport carry so gotta wait till am out of that :/ i tell ya so many rules that apply, and its not helping that i am new to CHL ! making me think on vacation lol

[ScubaSigGuy]

Do not pack loaded mags inside the box if flying AA. The TSA doesn't care, but American will confiscate your ammo unless it is in a plastic or cardboard box with slots for the individual rounds.

Don't ask me how I know...

I didn't check back to see where someone mentioned that above, so now I have a weight I can throw at someone when I land.

[chl-dawg]

Do not pack loaded mags inside the box if flying AA. The TSA doesn't care, but American will confiscate your ammo unless it is in a plastic or cardboard box with slots for the individual rounds.

Don't ask me how I know...

I didn't check back to see where someone mentioned that above, so now I have a weight I can throw at someone when I land.

thanks ! i am flying on united and won't load magazines and the amo is in the original box with each bullet in its slot. not going to ask how you know this :D

[txyaloo]

Do not pack loaded mags inside the box if flying AA. The TSA doesn't care, but American will confiscate your ammo unless it is in a plastic or cardboard box with slots for the individual rounds.

Don't ask me how I know...

I didn't check back to see where someone mentioned that above, so now I have a weight I can throw at someone when I land.

thanks ! i am flying on united and won't load magazines and the amo is in the original box with each bullet in its slot. not going to ask how you know this :D

United isn't an issue. I fly United frequently with loaded mags inside a soft mag pouch. You just need to make sure the top round is covered. Some airlines have different policies. You're good to go with United though.

[chl-dawg]

Do not pack loaded mags inside the box if flying AA. The TSA doesn't care, but American will confiscate your ammo unless it is in a plastic or cardboard box with slots for the individual rounds.

Don't ask me how I know...

I didn't check back to see where someone mentioned that above, so now I have a weight I can throw at someone when I land.

thanks ! i am flying on united and won't load magazines and the amo is in the original box with each bullet in its slot. not going to ask how you know this :D

United isn't an issue. I fly United frequently with loaded mags inside a soft mag pouch. You just need to make sure the top round is covered. Some airlines have different policies. You're good to go with United though.

Thanks !
I left yesterday on united and everything was fine until I got to my destination :/ my checked in bags didn't make it on my direct flight so that kinda started my vacation off , knowing I had my firearm checked I just couldn't wait until they delivered it to check on it - thank God everything was there .

At the counter the agent know how to handle firearm declaration and he tapped the declaration on top of my lockbox . Of course I had that locked and inside my checked bag with another lock on the outside . The lock box secured via wire with the inside of my bag so if that bag didn't show up I knew what happened . The bags arrived 5 hours after I arrived .

Today on vacation I tried to work on my situational awareness wne keeping my family close to me while in crowds . I know a firearm will not keep me 100% safe but it did make me feel good about having something on me in a life threatening situation .

In another topic - I do carry a round in the chamber and I actually today for the first time "topped " my G26 so had 11 rounds . I am still trying to get used to having a round .