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By Ryan Domke<\/a><\/p>\n

Editor\u2019s Note: The opinions expressed in this article are the author\u2019s and not necessarily those of\u00a0<\/em>The Armory Life. Readers should understand the relevant laws and seek out legal advice from a qualified attorney as needed.<\/em><\/p>\n

I<\/span> used to work for a property preservation company that managed foreclosed homes for banks. We would source and manage all of the necessary trades and contractors to bring the home to marketable condition for the banks to sell. At the time, I wasn\u2019t married and didn\u2019t have any kids, so I jumped at the opportunity to travel all over the United States for them.<\/p>\n

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The Vaultek LifePod has been the author\u2019s travel safe for the last few years and he has no complaints. No airline has complained either.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What didn\u2019t come to mind when I agreed was that in the areas where we had the most business, these were cities with the highest foreclosure rates \u2014 and could be in some dangerous locations. Suffice it to say, I quickly realized that I needed to carry while traveling for work wherever was legally allowable for me.<\/p>\n

[Don\u2019t miss the Alan M. Rice article on How to Fly with a Firearm<\/a>.]<\/em><\/p>\n

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A friendly reminder from the TSA is typically posted in the check-in line at the airport. Always ensure your firearm is being checked and never attempt to carry it on!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Thankfully, flying with firearms has become much less of a hassle than it used to be, and is much simpler than most people probably think.<\/p>\n

Quick TSA Tips<\/h2>\n

I\u2019ll preface this section with reminding you all to check your respective airline rules and regulations for the most up to date instructions.<\/p>\n

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The author keeps a 50-round MTM Case-Gard ammo container among his ammo cans, in case he can\u2019t find the manufacturer\u2019s ammo box at the time of need.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

To save you some time Googling, here are links to several of the larger airline\u2019s rules around weapons and ammo:<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve now travelled with most of the major airlines and have found that even though they all have slightly different preferences, there are a few simple standards that haven\u2019t failed me yet.<\/p>\n

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The firearm declaration tag from the author\u2019s most recent flight spells out the rules and that there are consequences if they are broken.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In no specific order:<\/p>\n