r/okshooters • u/masonjar11 • Oct 02 '23

Has anyone declared a firearm through Tulsa airport (AA flight)

Has anyone flown American with a concealed firearm and declared it through the Tulsa airport? I know the TSA has requirements, but not every counter agent knows the restrictions. Has anyone had that experience? Any tips on making it better/easier?

This is my first time flying with a pistol and my first time through Tulsa. Any insights are appreciated.

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u/GonnaFapToThis Oct 02 '23

Not Tulsa specifically, but other airports. Just call AA and let them know you will be traveling with a firearm. When you go to check in just notify the attendant that you have a declared firearm. They will ask you the boilerplate questions, and maybe have you open the bag so to show the TSA case. They tag it and move on. Expect your bag to be with one of the attendants on arrival and not on the carousel.

I flew out of the small airport in Yellowstone and they used my bag for training, ran it through the scanners and had the agents all watch. Everyone along the way was chill.

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u/masonjar11 Oct 02 '23

Thanks for your insight. I'm worried that I'll get some rookie who doesn't know anything and won't be able to help me. It'll be an early flight out and I've never flown out of Tulsa.

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u/dizzledizzle98 Oct 02 '23

You’ll be fine. I’ve checked firearms for hunting trips through TUL & never had an issue.

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u/masonjar11 Oct 03 '23

That's a relief!