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Originally Posted by blake-b

DO NOT TRY TO TAKE AMMO THROUGH THE TSA CHECKPOINT. IT MUST BE IN CHECKED LUGGAGE.

Also, print out that airline's rules about firearms and ammo and take with you. The employees might not be in the know but you'll be able to show them.

Here is what the TSA says:
Ammunition
Ammunition is prohibited in carry-on baggage, but may be transported in checked baggage.
Firearm magazines and ammunition clips, whether loaded or empty, must be securely boxed or included within a hard-sided case containing an unloaded firearm. Read the requirements governing the transport of ammunition in checked baggage as defined by 49 CFR 175.10 (a)(8).
Small arms ammunition, including ammunition not exceeding .75 caliber and shotgun shells of any gauge, may be carried in the same hard-sided case as the firearm.


49 CFR 175.10 (a)(8).
(8) Small arms ammunition for personal use carried by a crewmember or passenger in checked baggage only, if securely packed in boxes or other packagings specifically designed to carry small amounts of ammunition. Ammunition clips and magazines must also be securely boxed. This paragraph does not apply to persons traveling under the provisions of 49 CFR 1544.219.

Basically, leave it in the box you bought it in or get a different factory ammo box.

Originally Posted by drivingagain

What I do when I travel is put it in a suitcase. Read your air carriers policies. Usually they want you to be the only one who can unlock your gun case. The locks on your handgun case should be just to a key you have on you. I use pelican cases with dual locks. Then I use an odd color zip ties on my luggage. Usually the same color but something not easily found. Black is easy to reproduce. Also you should store your ammo in a box separate of the hand gun case. I Usually just use the ammo boxes they come in. The card board is fine. Just needs to be contained and does not have to be locked up.

great info - thank you.