I used to fly with my guns all the time, until a trip to South Dakota for Pheasant. Got in to Sioux Falls and my gun didn't show up at baggage claims. Went to fill out all the necessary paperwork, while talking with the agent my buddy noticed a gun case pushed under the counter that looked a lot like mine. Turns out it was mine. Now I ship ahead. I used UPS for this latest trip to west Texas. Wish I had done that with my luggage too, then I might still have my snake boots, they disappeared on the trip home.