Charlie Harley, #14153 Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 I’m flying to Houston on business and would like to take a shotgun barrel to Briley for choke tubes. Briley doesn’t need the whole gun. Just the barrel. Does anyone have a source that can tell me the TSA rules around gun parts? Everything I’ve seen references guns as a whole. As always, the Wire’s help is much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom, SASS #54973 Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 No restrictions on barrels... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward R S Canby, SASS#59971 Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 6 minutes ago, Phantom, SASS #54973 said: No restrictions on barrels... Yes, but I've seen a TSA agent declare an optical scope a gun and deny placing it in carry-on baggage. Arrive early in case you encounter ill-informed TSA agents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 It will have to go in the checked baggage-Not carry on. OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom, SASS #54973 Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 8 minutes ago, Edward R S Canby, SASS#59971 said: Yes, but I've seen a TSA agent declare an optical scope a gun and deny placing it in carry-on baggage. Arrive early in case you encounter ill-informed TSA agents. I didn't see mention of it being a carry-on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 5 minutes ago, Phantom, SASS #54973 said: I didn't see mention of it being a carry-on. We're a full service, free advice forum.... OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom, SASS #54973 Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 I kind of assumed that the barrel would be checked... Don't think that metal pipes are allowed in carry-on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 1 minute ago, Phantom, SASS #54973 said: I kind of assumed that the barrel would be checked... Don't think that metal pipes are allowed in carry-on. Put a cane handle on it, and the problem is solved...... OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom, SASS #54973 Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 Just now, The Original Lumpy Gritz said: Put a cane handle on it, and the problem is solved...... OLG Now there's an idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward R S Canby, SASS#59971 Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 39 minutes ago, Phantom, SASS #54973 said: I didn't see mention of it being a carry-on. No, there was no mention. However, TSA may identify the barrel as a firearm during checked baggage x-ray inspection. My intent was to warn the OP that the TSA may consider the barrel as a firearm despite it clearly not being one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Harley, #14153 Posted July 24, 2019 Author Share Posted July 24, 2019 It will be in checked bags. I once got in trouble with tsa for trying to carry a threaded cue stick in a case as carry on. They view it as a weapon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheyenne Culpepper 32827 Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 declared it as a firearm,,, locked case and all,, better safe than sorry,,,, and every airport has different slants on the law Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goody, SASS #26190 Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 I think I would pack it one of those mailing tubes and do just that, mail it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Devil Dale Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 3 hours ago, Edward R S Canby, SASS#59971 said: Yes, but I've seen a TSA agent declare an optical scope a gun and deny placing it in carry-on baggage. I doubt very much that they will allow, a barrel in carry-on. To them It won't matter that it is just a part of a gun. If it could be used as a steel club, they will prohibit it. Plan on checking it as baggage - and consider insuring it against mishandling loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 As a former 'ramp-rat'(WAL), I say this. I suggest you place it with bubble wrap in a PVC tube, and then into your check'd luggage. OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flanigan Flats Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 My wife works for TSA. it needs to in the checked bag and she suggested that it be declared to the airline. It can definitely not be in a carry on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal TKD, Sass # 36984L Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 Gun parts can not be carried on. Great big ole sign at the TSA check point. They can have to checked. Given that you pay for extra checked gas( ya gotta love auto correct on the iPad (bags)) these days it might be cheaper to ship it. Given how damaged my gun cases and luggage have gotten flying it be safer to ship it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom, SASS #54973 Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 2 hours ago, Marshal TKD, Sass # 36984L said: Gun parts can not be carried on. Great big ole sign at the TSA check point. They can have to checked. Given that you pay for extra checked gas( ya gotta love auto correct on the iPad (bags)) these days it might be cheaper to ship it. Given how damaged my gun cases and luggage have gotten flying it be safer to ship it. I've got a Ruger grip screw...betcha I can put that in my carry-on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal TKD, Sass # 36984L Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 27 minutes ago, Phantom, SASS #54973 said: I've got a Ruger grip screw...betcha I can put that in my carry-on. We should try this. I will inform TSA they missed something. Pretty sure there will be an invasive body search after that. Phantom"It is just a screw" TSA guy" Screw me? No screw you" This thread might derailed now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 1 hour ago, Phantom, SASS #54973 said: I've got a Ruger grip screw...betcha I can put that in my carry-on. Put it in your wallet......... We all know you have a loose screw....... OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Hangtree Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 Even though TSA has their rules, they are considered the minimum or base-line rules. Each individual carrier may have additional requirements. I'd suggest calling your intended carrier to inquire and follow their instructions explicitly. I know that Delta and Southwest have slightly different ways in which they want firearms packed in your checked baggage, so I would expect that they may have different requirements when it comes to firearms parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustler, SASS #33316 Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 I have a tattoo of two colts on my arm and almost had to leave it with the TSA.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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