TSA Urges Hunters and Sportsmen to Pack With Care for Air Travel

Washington, D.C. – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) reminds individuals who have flight plans for their next hunting or fishing trip to pack carefully before coming to the airport. Traveling with outdoor gear, guns and most camping items is permitted, but outdoor enthusiasts should prepare in advance to avoid packing prohibited items in carry-on or checked baggage.

"It is particularly important that guns and other types of sporting equipment are packed correctly to avoid lengthy delays in the screening process," said Kenneth Kasprisin, North Central Area Director for TSA. "We want to especially remind hunters that ammunition must be properly packaged and placed in checked baggage. Weapons and ammunition cannot be taken through the passenger checkpoints. We also advise everyone to carefully check all pockets and the bottoms of carry-on bags for loose ammunition." ...

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