08 February 2005, 07:12
SnakeLoverI am not aware of any age restrictions for kids with firearms. In fact, when we moved from IL to VA, the final trip out, each person in my family, including kids 3, 5, & 8 yrs old, checked 2 guns each!!
American's web site offers this information
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Firearms and Ammunition may not be carried by a passenger on an aircraft. However, unloaded firearms may be transported in checked baggage if declared to the agent at check in and packed in a crush-proof container manufactured specifically for the firearm or a hard-sided suitcase. Firearms must be in a locked container. Properly packaged small arms ammunition for personal use may be transported in checked luggage.
Based on this, if they have a ticket, it appears they can declare and check firearms.
Brad