Travel Questions

[v3trae]

Hey guys,

I have a Springfield 1911 Range officer, and will be travelling to California from Texas next week.

I'd like to bring the gun with me as my friends in Ca will probably want to go shooting. I have looked at the airline and TSA regulations regarding travelling with a firearm but a friend recommended posting here just to be sure on the legality and what not.

Here is what I have so far:
Firearm must be unloaded and in a locked lock box in a checked bag.
Firearm must be declared when checking bag and a special form must be filled out.
Key to lockbox must be in possesion of the declaring passenger only.

Anything else I need to know (I think i'd have more a problem LEAVING california on the way home than coming in). Additionally, do we know if unloaded mags need to be kept in the lock box? My lock box is rather small and probably wouldn't fit the gun and the mags. I will not be transporting ammunition.

Thank you for your time!

[Rorge Retson]

That's it. This is exactly how I got my Browning to CA from WA State earlier this year.

Not sure about the mags, but I doubt they will be an issue....unless they are over 10rds.

Good luck!!

[keenkeen]

Sounds like you have it covered.

You can just put the empty mags in your checked bag...you would not have an issue coming or going.

[Antihero47]

Don't bring any mags that can hold over 10 rounds. If you decide to bring any other guns with you.

[v3trae]

Thanks everybody.

[t0kie]

I've been wondering with the same question, thanks for posting.

[Novator]

Also, when checking firearms for air travel use actual locks (not TSA locks) on the hardsided case containing the firearm. TSA has no need nor the right to access the firearm without you present once it has been properly checked in.