B. A passenger may place an unloaded firearm or starter pistol in a checked bag as long as the passenger
declares it to the aircraft operator at the ticket counter before checking the bag, and the firearm is carried
in a locked, hard-sided container for which only the passenger has the key or combination (49 CFR
1540.111(c)). A loaded firearm may not be transported in checked baggage.
C. A passenger may transport small arms ammunition, up to .50 caliber or 8-gauge shells, for personal use or
for law enforcement purposes in checked baggage. Any ammunition transported must be securely packed
in fiber, wood, or metal boxes or other packaging specifically designed to carry ammunition (reference
49 CFR 1540.111(d) and 49 CFR Parts 171-180). Firearm magazines/clips do not satisfy the packaging
requirement unless they provide a complete and secure enclosure of the ammunition (for example, by
securely covering the exposed portions of the magazine or by securely placing the magazine/clip in a
pouch, holder, holster, or lanyard). A firearm magazine containing ammunition also meets the proper
packaging criteria if the packing material of the firearm case, or a case specifically designed for
ammunition, completely and securely encloses the magazine when the case is closed. If not packaged in
this manner, the TSO must notify the STSO who in turn must notify the aircraft operator. Properly
packaged ammunition may be transported either separate from the firearm or inside the firearm’s locked,
hard-sided container.
D. Passengers may transport sharp or club-like objects in checked baggage as long as they do not contain
explosives, incendiaries, or other prohibited HAZMAT

DECLARATION AND TRANSPORT OF FIREARMS IN CHECKED BAGGAGE
A. All passengers must declare to the aircraft operator when they are transporting an unloaded firearm. If the
passenger attempts to declare the firearm at the screening checkpoint, the STSO must refer them to the
appropriate aircraft operator to properly declare the firearm. Firearms may only be transported in checked
baggage.
B. Unloaded firearms may be transported:
1) In their own hard-sided locked container and checked as a separate bag
2) In a small, hard-sided, locked container placed in a larger checked bag containing other items
3) Packed inside a hard-sided, locked checked bag
C. TSA management, in coordination with local law enforcement and aircraft operators, must develop local
procedures to facilitate the verification of firearms declared in gun cases not packed in checked baggage
(such as a hard-sided rifle case). One of the following requirements must be met:
1) The passenger must facilitate the opening of the lock(s) and be present for the verification of the TSO.
2) The aircraft operator may provide positive verification that a firearms declaration form has been
accurately completed for the current flight and date, and is packed inside the gun case.
D. For government-owned weapons transported by U.S. military personnel traveling as part of a unit
deployment or other group movement, the following clearing procedures must be followed:
1) The military unit must declare the weapons and ammunition to the aircraft operator in accordance
with 49 CFR 1540.111. Weapons must be unloaded and collectively secured in a crate and banded or
individually locked in a hard-sided case. Ammunition must be securely packaged according to the
requirements in 49 CFR 175.10(a)(8) and declared in accordance with 18 USC 922(e).
2) A unit representative must submit the unit’s official travel orders and an inventory of weapons and
ammunition being transported to the STSO. The inventory must include the number of crates or hardsided
cases as well as the number and serial numbers of weapons contained in each crate or case.
3) The unit representative must certify to TSA in writing that the weapons are unloaded. Additionally,
the unit representative must certify in writing that the crates or hard-sided cases containing weapons
and ammunition have been thoroughly inspected and that no other weapons, explosives, or other items
prohibited in checked baggage by TSA, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT, or other
Federal regulations are in the crates or cases

Revision: 3
Date: May 28, 2008
Implementation Date: June 30, 2008 Screening Management SOP
SENSITIVE SECURITY INFORMATION
WARNING: THIS RECORD CONTAINS SENSITIVE SECURITY INFORMATION THAT IS CONTROLLED UNDER 49 CFR PARTS 15 AND 1520.
NO PART OF THIS RECORD MAY BE DISCLOSED TO PERSONS WITHOUT A “NEED TO KNOW,” AS DEFINED IN 49 CFR PARTS 15 AND
1520, EXCEPT WITH THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION OR
THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION. UNAUTHORIZED RELEASE MAY RESULT IN CIVIL PENALTIES OR OTHER ACTION. FOR
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, PUBLIC DISCLOSURE GOVERNED BY 5 U.S.C. 552 AND 49 CFR PARTS 15 AND 1520.
6-5
ATTACHMENT 6-1: HAZARDOUS MATERIALS REFERENCE DOCUMENT
Hazardous Materials Reference Document
TSA Screening Location Reference Sheet
Passengers and crew may carry some personal hazardous materials onboard aircraft in conformance with these exceptions
Hazardous Materials
Through
Screening
Checkpoint
(See Note 1)
In Checked
Baggage
Aircraft
Operator
Concurrence
(See Note 2)
Personal Items
Toiletries Non-radioactive medicinal & toilet articles, including aerosols.
Examples: flammable perfume, hairspray, nail polish and remover, rubbing alcohol,
cough syrup, etc. Through the screening checkpoint, quantities of liquids, gels, and
aerosols are limited to travel size (3.4 oz/100ml). For checked baggage, the quantity
of hazmat may not exceed 2 kg (70 oz) or 2 L (68 fl. oz). Capacity of the containers
may not exceed 0.5 kg (18 oz) or 470 ml (16 fl. oz).
YES YES NO
Aerosols, non-toiletry Aerosols in division 2.2 (non-flammable) with no
subsidiary risk (for example, toxic) may be carried in checked baggage. These
aerosols are included in the above quantity limits.
NO YES NO
Self-defense (pepper spray) One self-defense pepper spray not exceeding
118 ml (4 fl. oz) by volume that incorporates a positive means to prevent accidental
discharge, may be carried in checked baggage.
NO
(See Note 3) YES NO
Curling Iron (with flammable gas cartridge) One curling iron. Safety
cover must be over heating element. No spare gas (butane) cartridges allowed. YES YES NO
Duty-free vendors No quantity limits apply when the items are being carried
through by a Duty Free Vendor representative. YES N/A NO
Smoking Materials
Lighters Except for torch lighters and micro torches YES YES
(See Note 5) NO
Matches, safety (strike on cover, book) Matches for individual use* are allowed
to be carried on one’s person—not in checked baggage. *Limit is 1 book of matches
according to DOT/PHMSA interpretation. Strike-anywhere matches are forbidden in
both accessible property and checked baggage.
YES NO NO
Medical Items
Carbon dioxide cylinders for operating mechanical limbs Spare
carbon dioxide cylinders may be carried to ensure an adequate supply for the
journey.
YES YES NO
Incubators, medical A transport incubator necessary to protect life or an
organ preservation unit. See 49 CFR 175.10(a) (14) for full details. YES NO YES
Medicines (non-radioactive) See “toiletries” above. YES YES NO
Mercury thermometer, small One small medical/clinical mercury
thermometer for personal use, carried in a protective case. (Note related restriction
below “Mercury Barometer/Thermometer”)
YES YES NO
Oxygen Oxygen used during flight must be provided by the aircraft operator. See
49 CFR 175.10(a) (7) and 175.10(b) for additional requirements. Passengers, oxygen
suppliers, and crewmembers may carry oxygen systems/canisters through the
screening checkpoint.
YES NO YES
Radioactive devices and medicine implanted, ingested, injected
Human beings and animals may have implanted devices (heart pacemaker, etc.)
containing radioactive materials and may have radiopharmaceuticals that have been
ingested or injected into their bodie

Hazardous Materials
Through
Screening
Checkpoint
(See Note 1)
In Checked
Baggage
Aircraft
Operator
Concurrence
(See Note 2)
Wheelchair/mobility aid with non-spillable battery
See 49 CFR 175.10(a) (19) for details. YES YES NO
Wheelchair/mobility aid with spillable battery
See 49 CFR 175.10(a) (20) for details. YES YES NO
Other Articles
Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic beverages containing 24% or less alcohol are
not restricted in checked baggage. Those containing more than 24%, but not more
than 70% alcohol in retail packaging are limited to 5 L (1.3 gal.) per person and 5 L
(1.3 gal.) per container in checked baggage. Those containing more than 70%
alcohol (more than “140 proof”) may not be carried onboard passenger-carrying
aircraft. Alcoholic beverages containing 70% or less alcohol are limited to travel size
containers (3.4 oz/100ml) through the screening checkpoint.
YES
(See Note 4) YES NO
Ammunition, small arms Small arms ammunition (up to 50-caliber cartridges
or 8-gauge shells) for personal use may be carried in checked baggage if securely
packed in boxes or packaging specifically designed for carrying ammunition. No
loaded firearms permitted in checked baggage.
NO YES NO
Carbon dioxide cylinders in a self-inflating life jacket Two carbon
dioxide cylinders may be in the life jacket and two spare cylinders may be carried. YES YES YES
Dry ice (carbon dioxide, solid) Packages of dry ice must allow for the
release of carbon dioxide gas. See 49 CFR 175.10 for quantity limits (5 lbs. or less).
For accessible property and checked baggage, contact the aircraft operator if
package is believed to contain greater than 5 lbs. of dry ice.
YES YES NO
Heat-producing articles (diving lamps, portable soldering
equipment, etc.) These are items that can generate extreme heat and may
cause a fire if accidentally activated. The heat-producing component or energy source
(battery) must be disconnected to prevent unintentional functioning during transport.
YES NO YES
Mercury barometer/thermometer A mercury barometer or thermometer is
permitted in accessible property upon verification by a TSA STSO that the individual
is a representative of a government weather bureau or similar agency. See 49 CFR
175.10(a) (22) for packaging details. (Note personal use exception above under
“Mercury Thermometer, Small.”)
YES NO YES
Flameless Ration Heater (FRH) A product most commonly found in Meals
Ready to Eat (MREs) used to heat up food packages. Each FRH contains a
maximum of 8 grams of the active ingredient (magnesium-iron alloy) and has been
determined not to be subject to Hazardous Materials Regulations when it is packaged
in a tough plastic bag within the MRE. There is no limit on the number of MREs an
individual may possess in checked or carry-on baggage; however, the MRE(s)
containing the FRH(s) must be unopened (i.e., original factory seal is unbroken

Thanks -- read through this fairly rapidly -- but -- the question I have had and still do -- if one is traveling with just ammo which is packed in the appropriate container -- no firearm -- do you have to declare the ammo??
Scenario -- I travel to a friend’s house on vaca-- happen by the local sporting goods store and they are having the sale of the century on 416 ammo -- I buy two boxes – put them in my standard suitcase --- do I have to declare them when I fly home?

quote:

Originally posted by Woodmnctry:
Thanks -- read through this fairly rapidly -- but -- the question I have had and still do -- if one is traveling with just ammo which is packed in the appropriate container -- no firearm -- do you have to declare the ammo??
Scenario -- I travel to a friend’s house on vaca-- happen by the local sporting goods store and they are having the sale of the century on 416 ammo -- I buy two boxes – put them in my standard suitcase --- do I have to declare them when I fly home?

The answer is "yes."