Transporting Firearms And Ammunition

• • Firearms must be unloaded and locked in a hard-sided container and transported in checked baggage only.

• • Ammunition must be securely packaged in checked baggage.

• • Firearms and ammunition must be declared to the airline at check-in.

Firearms

• • Firearms must be unloaded and in a locked hard-sided container.

• • The container must be large enough to completely secure the firearm from being accessed.

• • The container must be locked with a TSA-approved lock.

• • The firearm must be declared to the airline at check-in.

Ammunition

• • Ammunition must be securely packaged in checked babagge.

• • Ammunition must be packaged in fiber, wood, or metal boxes, or other packaging specifically designed to carry small amounts of ammunition.

• • Ammunition does not need to be declared to the airline.

Prohibited items

• • Loaded firearms are prohibited in checked baggage and carry-on baggage.

• • Certain firearm parts, including firearm frames and receivers, are prohibited in all carry-on baggage.

• • Ammunition is prohibited in carry-on baggage.

Additional information

• • Travelers may transport a maximum of 11 pounds of ammunition per person.

• • Travelers may transport a maximum of two firearms per person.

• • Travelers may transport additional firearms and ammunition in checked baggage if they are properly declared to the airline and meet all other TSA requirements.

International travel

• • Travelers should check with the TSA website for specific requirements for transporting firearms and ammunition internationally.

• • Travelers should also check with the customs and immigration authorities of the country they are traveling to for their specific requirements.

Violations

Travelers who violate TSA firearm and ammunition regulations may be subject to civil penalties of up to $13,910 per violation.

• • Travelers may also face criminal charges if they violate federal firearm laws.

For more information

• • Travelers can visit the TSA website for more information on transporting firearms and ammunition.

• • Travelers can also contact their airline for specific information on their firearm and ammunition policies.