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.

 

[SiuDude]

found in 10 seconds on delta.com

Shooting Equipment One item of shooting equipment is accepted as your free checked baggage allowance.
When checking a firearm, you must:

• Declare to the Delta representative that you are checking a firearm (If a Security Checkpoint is prior to the Delta ticket counter, you must declare the existence of a firearm to security personnel.)
• Present firearm(s) unloaded and sign a "Firearms Unloaded" declaration
• Lock the firearm(s) in a hard-sided, crush-proof container and retain the key or combination
• Maintain entry permits in your possession for the country or countries of destination or transit
• Ensure small arms ammunition is packed in the manufacturer's original package or securely packed in fiber, wood or metal boxes

Firearms transported to the United Kingdom as checked baggage require a permit from the United Kingdom. The passenger must contact the United Kingdom for more information regarding this permit.
Ammunition in excess of 11 lbs. per passenger or that contains incendiary projectiles is prohibited.
Rifles

One rifle case containing:

• two or fewer rifles (with or without scopes)
• one shooting mat
• one small pistol tool kit
• noise suppressers
• 11 lbs. (approx. 5kgs) of ammunition

An excess baggage charge will apply to cases containing more than two rifles.
Shotguns

• two shotguns
• two shotgun cases
• 11 lbs. (approx. 5kgs) of ammunition

An excess baggage charge will apply to cases containing more than two shotguns.
Pistols

One pistol case containing:

• five pistols
• pistol telescopes
• noise suppressers
• a small pistol tool case
• 11 lbs. (approx. 5kgs) of ammunition

An excess baggage charge will apply to cases containing more than five pistols.

One note: make sure no one at TSA or Delta knows the combination to your lock. No one, including the TSA, should be able to open your firearm case without your presence. Also, make sure no firearms declarations are taped to the outside of your suitcase, they must be placed inside.