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I just flew on Delta from Atlanta to Salt Lake City with a Glock 19 and a Keltec P3AT. I didn't have a problem on either end and the process was the same in ATL and SLC.
--I declared firearm.
--Ticket agent had me open suitcase containing hard case.
--Ticket agent had me unlock and open hard case.
--I placed a signed card stating gun was unloaded (I did not have to show that it was unloaded, just sign a statement saying it was).
--I closed the case, but left it unlocked at ticket agents request.
--I placed case back in suitcase, and closed suitcase.
--Ticket agent placed a sticker reading CAGPT on outside of suitcase. This is a Delta acronym that means "Check And Give Protection To". Delta will place this sticker on all high value freight.
--Ticket agent walked me over to the TSA guy.
--TSA guy opened suitcase, swiped it with a swab, and stuck swab in a machine (I guess checking for explosives or chemicals).
--TSA guy closed case, and had me put the locks back on.
--TSA guy put hard case back in suitcase, then closed and locked suitcase.
--TSA guy put suitcase on conveyor belt and told me to have a good flight.
--I picked up suitcase on other end without a problem.
Overall it was a positive experience.
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