Checking a firearm?

[dbchandler1]

I am going to Alaska for a week, and will be going hiking in the deep woods, I would like to take a handgun with me, does anyone know the procedures for checking handguns and ammo with Delta?, thanks.

 

[propsarebest]

just declare it when u check in. It has to be in a locked case, unloaded, with the ammo in an apporved carrier- the box it came in or the magazine.

 

[TR4A]

http://www.delta.com/traveling_checkin/baggage/special_baggage/dangerous_goods/index.jsp

Ammunition will only be accepted if it is boxed, small-arms ammunition, it weighs less than 11 pounds, and is packed in checked luggage only.

Firearms will be accepted only if they are unloaded, declared to the agent at check-in, and packed in a suitable container in checked luggage only.

Gunpowder, mace, pepper spray, and tear gas are not allowed.


TSA Guidelines
http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/assistant/editorial_1666.shtm

 

[indianboy7]

I bought a hard sided suitcase with 3 locks on it (2 combination and 1 keyed lock). When you check in, you declare the gun. The ticket agent has to inspect the gun (which scares the hell out of them if you're in a place like L.A.), then they put a tag on it. You take it to the TSA people who make sure that there's a tag on it (they're also too scared to pick it up and make sure it's unloaded, even though they're supposed to). You lock it up and send it on it's way. You keep the key, etc. etc. and they put a special sticker on the bag tag to make sure nobody opens it along the way. pretty easy, and the fact that everyone involved is usually scared of guns makes it a very painless process...

 

[TR4A]

Check out http://www.packing.org/ for info like this and laws in all 50 States.

 

[retired guy]

If you are "going hiking in the deep woods of Alaska" I hope like hell your hand gun is a real big one. A 9mil will just piss off a bear.

 

[Falconjet]

But it might slow down the other guy so you have a chance to get away.

FJ

 

[akseiner]

But it might slow down the other guy so you have a chance to get away.

FJ

Very classic. I spent a summer working in Alaska, and actually they tell you a .22 is the best.... You just shoot yourself.

Be careful. I went there thinking people were wusses (b/c I grew up with PA black bears) But I found out it's a different ball game.

 

[dbchandler1]

Well its a Ruger .45 Automatic with hollowpoint ammo, so I hope I dont meet the bear that is to big for that, thanks for the advice , though.

 

[FN FAL]

Well its a Ruger .45 Automatic with hollowpoint ammo, so I hope I dont meet the bear that is to big for that, thanks for the advice , though.

I shoot a lot of .45 ACP and what I find interesting is finding the carpet of shot bullets laying on top of the snow behind the target.

.45 ACP must have some real penetration power if they bounce off the ground and then come to rest on top of the snow cover.