Count me in!

I carry one as part of my travel EDC for the plane ride and in places I’m not allowed to ccw. I’ve never had any issues with TSA in the US or Internationally.

Had a similar experience when I was traveling THROUGH NYC (JFK) connecting to Arlington, VA. I was changing planes and carriers so I had to retrieve my bags/firearm and re-check them in with Delta in another terminal. The Delta agent was inexperienced and had a hard time understanding why I had a firearm. New York Port Authority was called and I was questioned for about 45 min. I asked them if they were familiar with FOPA and they had me prove that I was only transiting through the state and not staying. I had to show documentation from my Hawaiian flight to JFK, my Delta Confirmation/ticket, all of my CCW cards, and explain to them that we aren't required to carry our firearm registration in Hawaii. Once they were satisfied, they cleared my bags and firearm through TSA and I was allowed to proceed to security. They were upset that I had possession of my firearm from baggage claim in one terminal to the Delta check-in counter but couldn't really do much about it. I asked them if they would have escorted me and my bags from point A to B and they said 'No'. 

I would never go through JFK again with a firearm unless I really had no other option due to travel arrangements. But it does pay to know the local laws as well as federal.

I work in the airline industry and travel several times a week with my firearms so I'll help to clarify as best as I can.

The case that contains the firearm MUST be a LOCKED, HARDSIDED container. That can be a pelican, combo safe, etc. If you're putting it inside your luggage, it doesn't matter what kind of bag it is. It could be a duffle bag (although I wouldn't recommend it). Zippers are absolutely ok. When I travel, I have a small rollerboard that I put my pelican inside and personally, I like to cable tie my pelican to the frame of my rollerboard.

If you're thinking of just using your luggage as the "case" then you're going to run into trouble with the airline agents and TSA.

Hope this helps!!

PER LIVE PRESS CONFERENCE:

Husband (shooter) shot and killed wife (teacher) using a large caliber revolver. They were recently married and currently separated.

8 year old boy who was also shot has died

Heard on the radio today that the bill was submitted as a 'courtesy'...sounds like total BS. How about some pro-2a courtesy bills!

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