BNA/Nashville Delta Flight

[BnC 04]

Anyone fly out of Nashville on Delta with their rifles to ATL-Joburg in the last year or so? Just curious if the personnel knew what they were doing with the firearms or if I can expect an all out nut roll.

 

[Mort Hill]

I have flown both Delta and American. Both did the cursory check to make sure both rifles in the case were unloaded, signed the little form they give you, put in case and locked up(one lock for each hole on my Pelican case - 4 total). Checked ammo weight, I had ammo in separate cheapo survival box also with lock and put that back in luggage. Bought 6 keyed locks all the same key on Amazon for about $20. Kept two keys with me, gave one to my son, and left rest at home. Never had any problems out of Nashville. Not saying you wouldn’t be the first, but always have laminated copies of all documents, Form 4457, etc with me just in case. Also take pictures on phone of bags and gun cases in case I have to file lost bag claim. No issues with size of gun case or weight. Make they check your bags all the way through to Jberg. Used Rifle Permits to clear SA upon arrival. Did not get stuff to them early enough for pre-approval, so they met me there and was about a 20 min deal to clear. They seem to know everyone at airport. Any other questions let me know as I live in Brentwood and travel with guns quite frequently.

 

[BnC 04]

Much appreciated info Mort, thanks.

 

[BRICKBURN]

Prepare for the worst and then be pleasantly surprised if it does not turn out that way.
Good luck.

 

[BnC 04]

Prepare for the worst and then be pleasantly surprised if it does not turn out that way.
Good luck.

My thoughts exactly Wayne. Just hope that don't come up with made up rules/regs that day.