TSA- firearms definition? - Page 2

EOD Guy · August 21, 2012, 04:32 PM

Gun Parts are prohibited in carry on baggage. They must be in checked baggage.

See the link:

TSA Permitted and Prohibited Items List

it took me about 10 seconds to find this list on Google.

ltc444 · August 21, 2012, 10:45 PM

I no longer fly. I take the train.

My rule has all ways been if in doubt declare the item. If it gets stolen file a claim against the airline.

**Brian Pfleuger** · August 21, 2012, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EOD Guy

Gun Parts are prohibited in carry on baggage. They must be in checked baggage.

See the link:

TSA Permitted and Prohibited Items List

it took me about 10 seconds to find this list on Google.

Shouldn't have taken 10 seconds since I provided the link in my last post.

The trouble is not whether the parts are "allowed" in checked baggage. The trouble is if the parts need to be declared.

The rule doesn't specifically say no and BELIEVE me, if it doesn't say no, someone in TSA will find a reason it implies yes.

maestro pistolero · August 23, 2012, 11:35 AM

I once ASSumed that the definition was the same as BATFE, and attempted to carry on a stripped XD slide that I was taking to have sights installed. I was instructed to to place it in my checked luggage which they retrieved for me. They were nice about it, as they knew I was relying on the federal definition of what constitutes a firearm.

August 21, 2012, 04:32 PM	#26
EOD Guy Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 1999 Location: Concord, CA, USA Posts: 726	Gun Parts are prohibited in carry on baggage. They must be in checked baggage. See the link: TSA Permitted and Prohibited Items List it took me about 10 seconds to find this list on Google.

August 21, 2012, 10:45 PM	#27
ltc444 Senior Member Join Date: March 3, 2011 Location: Vernon AZ Posts: 1,192	I no longer fly. I take the train. My rule has all ways been if in doubt declare the item. If it gets stolen file a claim against the airline.

August 23, 2012, 11:35 AM	#29
maestro pistolero Senior Member Join Date: August 17, 2007 Posts: 1,892	I once ASSumed that the definition was the same as BATFE, and attempted to carry on a stripped XD slide that I was taking to have sights installed. I was instructed to to place it in my checked luggage which they retrieved for me. They were nice about it, as they knew I was relying on the federal definition of what constitutes a firearm.