Delta: Checking just ammo in your bag... case or no case?

[ocean_glocker]

My Dad is flying up to Alaska in a week and a half and I was thinking about asking him to bring me some 22lr ammo. He's never flown with a gun so he has no idea about the procedures. Does anyone know first hand if you have to have ammo in a lockable case and declare it at the counter?? Or can it stay in its factory box packed away in his luggage?

 

[Cadcom]

I'd call Delta or whatever airline to be sure.

 

[sparked1]

You need .22 ammo that bad? I've been seeing it at Walmart recently.

http://www.delta.com/content/www/en_US/traveling-with-us/baggage/before-your-trip/special-items.html

Shooting Equipment

Shooting equipment is allowed as checked baggage only. It must fit within the very specific criteria that we outline below.

• Declare to the Delta representative that you are checking a firearm.
• Declare the existence of a firearm to security personnel if there's a security checkpoint before the Delta counter.
• All firearms must be declared by the passenger to a Delta representative at the main ticket counter.
• Present firearm(s) unloaded and sign a "Firearms Unloaded" declaration.
• Firearms must be packed in a locked manufacturer's hard-sided container specifically designed for the firearm, a locked hard–sided gun case or a locked hard-sided piece of luggage. Handguns may be packed in a locked hard-sided gun case, and then packed inside an unlocked soft-sided piece of luggage. However, a Conditional Acceptance Tag must be used in this case.
• Maintain entry permits in your possession for the country or countries of destination or transit.
• Ensure small arms ammunition is packed in the manufacturer's original package or securely packed in fiber, wood, plastic or metal boxes and provide separation for cartridges.
• You are responsible for knowledge of and compliance with all Federal, State or local laws regarding the possession and transportation of firearms. For more information about this regulation you can visit the TSA websiteopens in a new window.
• If you are transporting a firearm to the United Kingdom, a permit from the United Kingdom is specifically required. You must contact the United Kingdom for more information about securing this permit.
• Until further advised, passengers departing Brussels, Belgium are not allowed to check weapons including, antique, sporting, hunting or toy riffles in their checked baggage.

The following types of ammunition are not accepted:

• Gun powder; such as Pyrodex or Black Powder
• Ammunition with explosive or incendiary projectiles
• Ammunition, including case, exceeding 11 pounds (5 kg) gross weight per passenger

Pistols and accessories must be included in one case and contain:

• Pistol telescopes
• Noise suppressors
• A small pistol tool case
• No more than 11 lbs. (5 kg) of ammunition, including case

Rifles and shotguns must be packaged as follows:

• One hard sided case containing up to four rifles, shotguns, shooting materials, tools
• One hard sided case containing up to five handguns, one scope, tools
• One bow and quiver of arrows and maintenance kit enclosed in a case or container strong enough to protect the bow and quiver from accidental damage
• No more than 11 lbs. (5 kg) of ammunition, including case

An excess baggage fee will apply if checking more than one gun case.

 

[ocean_glocker]

I was looking on thier listing:
http://www.delta.com/content/www/en_US/traveling-with-us/baggage/before-your-trip/special-items.html

But they lump the pistol and accessories together... I will call and see

 

[ocean_glocker]

You need .22 ammo that bad? I've been seeing it at Walmart recently.

I've only seen CCI Standard on the shelves one time since I've moved here... and I bought all they had, all 3 boxes...

 

[sparked1]

I've only seen CCI Standard on the shelves one time since I've moved here... and I bought all they had, all 3 boxes...

Oh wait, you're in AK. My bad. I thought your dad was going there and you were asking him to bring some back. OK, I see. Carry on. lol

 

[freedom]

I'd leave it in the factory box. They may confiscate if they think they're reloads.

 

[TheGman]

I have flown with ammo in my checked bag in factory box. No issue
Do not attempt to carry it on.

Do not include ammo in the same case as a firearm.
As I recall ammo does not have to be declared, the is a weight limit per person (of ammo).

 

[ocean_glocker]

I have flown with ammo in my checked bag in factory box. No issue
Do not attempt to carry it on.

Do not include ammo in the same case as a firearm.
As I recall ammo does not have to be declared, the is a weight limit per person (of ammo).

That's what I thought... I will call tomorrow and confirm