Yes.Does someone make a ‘‘magazine cover’’ ... ?
I've seen similar covers for many different types of magazines.
Yes.Does someone make a ‘‘magazine cover’’ ... ?
In the context of this thread, flying with firearms, leVieux quoted a rule from someone where they require ammunition checked in with an airline to be completely covered. He pointed out that ammo in magazines leaves a round exposed, not meeting the requirement that the ammo be entirely enclosed. Thus, it would seem that you can't carry loaded magazines in your checked baggage.The firearm 'covers' the magazine when inserted into the receiver, be it rifle or pistol...is that what you mean?
<>In the context of this thread, flying with firearms, leVieux quoted a rule from someone where they require ammunition checked in with an airline to be completely covered. He pointed out that ammo in magazines leaves a round exposed, not meeting the requirement that the ammo be entirely enclosed. Thus, it would seem that you can't carry loaded magazines in your checked baggage.
You certainly can't cover the ammo by inserting the magazine into the firearm. That would be flying with a loaded gun which every agency and airline prohibits.
However, it is possible to fly with loaded magazines while also complying with the rules. This is done by making your magazines into boxes that completely cover the ammo. Those clip-on covers for AR magazines accomplish that. Also, I've seen a number of slip-on caps for common pistol magazines that accomplish the same thing. These little things make it possible to fly with loaded magazines without running afoul of airline rules.
Two more notes -
First, Deviant Ollum has made multiple videos about flying with firearms. He has shown/demonstrated these magazine "toppers" or covers on several occasions. His videos are worth watching.
Second, even the covers are sometimes insufficient. I have read airline rules that mandated all ammo must be in the original manufacturers packaging. If you're flying with firearms, it's vitally important that you read every single word of their rules and policies. They may be stupid and arbitrary but only perfect adherence to them offers any hope of flying with firearms without excess drama and frustration.
In the 80's I was flying from Albany NY to FL with wife and kids for a vacation. I was bringing two of my silhouette pistols, in a gun case with the proper identification. They proceeded to put a large sticker on the case indicating a firearm. I get to FL and the case didn't come out with the luggage. I was panicking, found out it was secured in an office for pickup. Cool. Going home the opposite, the case came down the belt with all the other luggage.
This is not correct. The Ticket Agent should not request to see the firearm to ensure it's unloaded.The "security" measures that they have at some airports make me laugh.
I just flew last week (armed, of course) and was baffled at blatant disregard for safety at some places.
At one (unnamed) airport, the check-in agent did not want to even see the case or the firearm, even though she is supposed to inspect the firearm before she hands you the "unloaded firearm" tag. Logically, how can she give you that tag if she has no idea whether the firearm is loaded or not?
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