TRAVELING WITH YOUR FIREARM
Firearm possession laws vary by state and country. Ensure you check the specific requirements of your destination before traveling. For international travel or flights operated by other carriers, please contact your airlines for detailed requirements.
What To Know Before You Fly
​​Firearm and Ammunition Transport
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Eligibility: You must be over 18 years old to travel with firearms and ammunition, including pellet and BB guns, in your checked baggage.
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Check-In Process: Declare the firearms and ammunition when checking in with an agent.
Firearm Requirements
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Status: Firearms must be unloaded.
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Container: Firearms should be stored in a locked, hard-sided container that makes them completely inaccessible. Rifle cases require locks on both ends.
Ammunition Requirements
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Packaging: Ammunition must be in the original packaging from the manufacturer or in packaging specifically designed for small amounts of ammunition. Acceptable packaging materials include fiber, wood, or metal.
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Weight Limit: Each container or customer is limited to a maximum of 11 pounds (5 kg) of ammunition. Loose ammunition or ammunition stored in magazines or clips is not accepted.
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For more details, you can watch the TSA’s “Traveling with Firearms” video here.