Airline Travel With Tactical Gear
By Allen Wright
Going on an east coast hunting trip and live in California? Chances are you'll be taking an airplane instead of the three day drive. You need to know how to legally travel with all of your tactical gear, and arrive in one piece. Getting caught at the airport with your gear, knowing that you can't take it along, and if you bring it home you'll miss your flight is not a situation you want to be in. In this article we'll take a look at the TSA rules, guidelines and suggestions for traveling with your equipment.
Firearms and Ammunition
According to TSA regulations, when you travel you must store firearms and ammunition as checked baggage only. They must be declared during check-in at the airline ticket counter in a hard-sided, locked case. They cannot be loaded. Ammunition must be stored in cardboard (or cardboard-like) material at a minimum, but the TSA recommends a locked case as well. Ammunition may not be transported in clips or other feeding devices. Refrain from bringing any type of percussion caps -- they're not allowed. For incident-free travel with your tactical gear, contact the airline you're traveling with before you pack your bags.
Traveling with Flare Guns
Many people traveling to remote locations have flare guns at the top of their to-bring lists. There's no better way to mark your location in case of emergency. TSA travel regulations are the same for these as with regular firearms and ammunition. They must be unloaded and in a locked case while traveling. The actual flares must be purchased when you arrive at your destination -- they are not allowed on flights.
Knives, Hatchets, and the Like
Do yourself a favor -- plan on checking these items, but call your airline to verify. For the most part, any tactical gear in this category that you might take along (multi-tool, hatchet, utility knife) needs to be part of your checked baggage.
Tactical Gear for Personal Protection
Common items in this category are batons, stun guns, and mace or pepper-type spray. All must be included with your checked baggage when traveling. Mace and pepper spray is limited to one 4 Fluid Ounce container per checked piece of luggage, and it must be equipped with an accidental discharge safety mechanism.
Bottom line, when traveling with tactical gear make sure you have enough space in your checked luggage, and make sure you contact your airline before you leave to sort out the details.
About the author
Allen Wright is a tactical gear enthusiast who writes articles for http://tacticalgearonline.blogspot.com. from http://www.FreeArticlesAndContent.com
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