FOPA (1986) -- Sorry for Wiki Link -- guarantees transport of legal firearms through all States; however, communist States (like Maryland) that don't allow scary rifles, can and will arrest if weapons are banned, etc., if your final destination is within their jurisdiction.
Most airlines (likely all) have information on how to pack your weapons prior to check-in. There is a federal form that is also filled out at the counter (takes 1 min to fill out), or online prior, that is then attached to the outside of your weapons sealed and locked carrying case. Note:I do not recommend using the TSA approved locks for firearms. You can legally secure cases with tamper-proof locks. Do not give the TSA tge abilty to steal your weapons. Only use TSA accessible locks on luggage and cheapo shit.
In summary: You can transport your weapons (and ammo); you can offload them from baggage and continue on your journey...but your destination must be out of the communist State's (Maryland) borders, i.e., you can't stay overnight in Maryland. You must travel through to a friendly, 2A territory.
The same generally applies for personal vehicle transport, except no form is needed. Some exceptions are that limitless ammo, and weapons can be teansported in a personal vehicle; no forms required; most Southern States LEOs won't give a shit if you are transporting guns, just let them know if asked...don't lie, be coy.
In unfriendly terretories, if stopped, say you are traveling to xx friendly State as your destination. You are only traveling through and are protected by Federal Law, Firearm Owners Protection Act of 1986 (FOPA - 1986).
I always print out a copy when traveling through hostile States (by vehicle or by air). I always print out the airline's weapons transport policy. And always print out every hostile State's shitty gun laws.
Lastly, do not depend on a random internet guy's advice. Always do your own research, and be fully aware of the consequenses you face if you decide to break any State and/or Federal laws.
FOPA (1986) -- Sorry for Wiki Link -- guarantees transport of legal firearms through all States; however, communist States (like Maryland) that don't allow scary rifles, can and will arrest if weapons are banned, etc., if your final destination is within their jurisdiction.
Most airlines (likely all) have information on how to pack your weapons prior to check-in. There is a federal form that is also filled out at the counter (takes 1 min to fill out), or online prior, that is then attached to the outside of your weapons sealed and locked carrying case. Note: I do not recommend using the TSA approved locks for firearms. You can legally secure cases with tamper-proof locks. Do not give the TSA tge abilty to steal your weapons. Only use TSA accessible locks on luggage and cheapo shit.
In summary: You can transport your weapons (and ammo); you can offload them from baggage and continue on your journey...but your destination must be out of the communist State's (Maryland) borders, i.e., you can't stay overnight in Maryland. You must travel through to a friendly, 2A territory.
The same generally applies for personal vehicle transport, except no form is needed. Some exceptions are that limitless ammo, and weapons can be teansported in a personal vehicle; no forms required; most Southern States LEOs won't give a shit if you are transporting guns, just let them know if asked...don't lie, be coy.
In unfriendly terretories, if stopped, say you are traveling to xx friendly State as your destination. You are only traveling through and are protected by Federal Law, Firearm Owners Protection Act of 1986 (FOPA - 1986).
I always print out a copy when traveling through hostile States (by vehicle or by air). I always print out the airline's weapons transport policy. And always print out every hostile State's shitty gun laws.
Some useful info:
https://www.tsa.gov/travel/transporting-firearms-and-ammunition
https://www.ustranscom.mil/dtr/part-i/dtr_part_i_app_i.pdf
Airline web page example:
https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/baggage/firearms-and-ammunition.jsp
Lastly, do not depend on a random internet guy's advice. Always do your own research, and be fully aware of the consequenses you face if you decide to break any State and/or Federal laws.