Transporting A Firearm For A Hunting Trip On Airlines

If I am flying United and I have to carry a rifle ith me for a hunting trip, is there anything special I need to do is checking this through as baggage?

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Answer #1: Posted by Gauto on November 4th, 2010 6:38 PM

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Federal regulations require that firearms in checked baggage or in their own shipping cases be unloaded and declared. Firearms are not allowed in carry-on bags. Firearms in checked baggage must be packed in a locked hard-sided bag or gun case. TSA locks are not approved for securing firearms. A maximum of 11 lbs. of small arms ammunition is allowed in checked luggage in the original manufacturer's box or securely packed in a fiber, wood or metal box to prevent movement of cartridges.

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