DeSchaine
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The story: http://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/Delta-Implements-New-Rule-For-Guns-in-Checked-Bags-417732003.html
TSA Rules: https://www.tsa.gov/travel/transporting-firearms-and-ammunition
Seems like the new policy is actually a violation of the law, though.
Cornell Easy Read Version of ATF Regs: https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/27/478.31
Full ATF Regs: https://atf-eregs.18f.gov/478
The airline will now have special tags to alert ground handlers to not put bags carrying weapons on the general carousel.
The baggage will go directly to a baggage service agent who is required to perform an ID check on the passenger who picks up the luggage, sources told NBC 6. The agent must then use zip ties to secure the bag.
TSA Rules: https://www.tsa.gov/travel/transporting-firearms-and-ammunition
Seems like the new policy is actually a violation of the law, though.
Cornell Easy Read Version of ATF Regs: https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/27/478.31
(b) No common or contract carrier shall require or cause any label, tag, or other written notice to be placed on the outside of any package, luggage, or other container indicating that such package, luggage, or other container contains a firearm.
Full ATF Regs: https://atf-eregs.18f.gov/478