I've flown numerous times with a handgun, and only had one bad experiece. Got the weapon inspected by the TSA, then put it on the luggage belt with everything else. Was boarding the plane and a stewardess came and got me, told me I had to meet with TSA again. I was taken to a TSA area, where they had my luggage open, my aluminum case was open, and an agent was fondling my pistol. The case had been pried open with a screwdriver....and apparently nobody knew how it happened. Long story short, I stayed in Philly another night, bought another locking box, and was pissed about it for weeks. Come to think about it, I'm still a little pissed.
Either way, its not a huge ordeal, just keep your eyes on your bag as long as you can.
Either way, its not a huge ordeal, just keep your eyes on your bag as long as you can.