How to air travel with ammo in Canada for a newbi

[buzzmagoo]

Are there any forms to fill out? No carry on's and under 5kg's/ 10 pounds limit. That's so far what I have heard.Oh ya and must be in a hard containers/ boxes,steel ,plastic wooden or fiber board. Any one have any tips that would help me avoid problems, thanks!

 

[SwL_Wildcat]

Numerous times I have just put it in an ammo box inside my checked baggage and told them at the ticket counter what was inside. I usually have to take it to oversized/secondary screening. Arrive at the terminal at least 30 minutes earlier then normal to deal with the headaches. I have discovered that taking cheaper ammo and paying the over weight baggage fees is considerably more money than if I had just bought ammo at my destination at full pop retail (provided you can get ammo at your destination of course)...

 

[Ganderite]

Usually when you fly with ammo, it is an important part of your trip. e.g. hunting trip or shooting competition.

I have done both, many times. I ALWAYS write (email) the airline and ask for a written notice of their rules for firearms and ammo on that flight. (Mention the flight. The rules for a flight to Calgary might be different than a flight to Cairo.)

I put the ammo boxes in with my clothes in checked baggage.

Make sure you take the letter/email response with you to check-in. More than once I have had to show the check-in people what head office has said.

 

[wbaad]

Usually when you fly with ammo, it is an important part of your trip. e.g. hunting trip or shooting competition.

I have done both, many times. I ALWAYS write (email) the airline and ask for a written notice of their rules for firearms and ammo on that flight. (Mention the flight. The rules for a flight to Calgary might be different than a flight to Cairo.)

I put the ammo boxes in with my clothes in checked baggage.

Make sure you take the letter/email response with you to check-in. More than once I have had to show the check-in people what head office has said.

good plan!
Also don't take loose/bulk ammo even if its in manuafacturers packing...

 

[SmackSB4]

I work for an airline. Call reservations. They can set you up with the right rules. The 5kg weight is a Canada-wide rule, and they have to be in your checked luggage. Also, the ammo has to be in it's original packaging. That means no hand loads. Technically speaking, handloads are a dangerous good, and require seperate shipping as most carriers won't carry DG with passengers on board. And like it's been mentioned, no bulk ammo, and show up a little early to get the additional paperwork and screening done without delaying the flight.

 

[wbaad]

I work for an airline. Call reservations. They can set you up with the right rules. The 5kg weight is a Canada-wide rule, and they have to be in your checked luggage. Also, the ammo has to be in it's original packaging. That means no hand loads. Technically speaking, handloads are a dangerous good, and require seperate shipping as most carriers won't carry DG with passengers on board. And like it's been mentioned, no bulk ammo, and show up a little early to get the additional paperwork and screening done without delaying the flight.

How are hand loads different than factory? Where does it say they are not allowed? Competition shooters likely need to travel too. they are no more dangerous.
Especially if you put them in mfg packaging

I added a link to the SAAMI test where they demonstrate how harmless ammunition is.
Drive over several cases with a bulldozer and only a few rounds go off, simply just falling apart as there is no pressure to cause harm...
They call them safety cartridges for a reason.

http://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/2013/11/what-happens-when-ammo-burns-saami-video-reveals-truth/

 

[SmackSB4]

How are hand loads different than factory? Where does it say they are not allowed? Competition shooters likely need to travel too. they are no more dangerous.
Especially if you put them in mfg packaging

I added a link to the SAAMI test where they demonstrate how harmless ammunition is.
Drive over several cases with a bulldozer and only a few rounds go off, simply just falling apart as there is no pressure to cause harm...
They call them safety cartridges for a reason.

http://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/2013/11/what-happens-when-ammo-burns-saami-video-reveals-truth/

I didn't say they weren't safe. I know they're safe. You know they're safe. And to be completely honest, if you put them in a Hornady or whoever's box, they will never know the difference. I'm just stating the law and how Transport Canada defines it. No need to jump down my throat.

Smack out.

 

[Ganderite]

I have been involved with shooting teams flying all over the world. First, I get a letter from HO setting out the rules, so I can show the check in people it is OK, in case they get excited.

Second, the ammo (rifle) is packaged in plastic 50 round ammo boxes so it looks well packed. The ammo is packed in with the clothing, not with the rifles. By the way, the plastic boxes ARE the "original packaging" for those handloads.

As a Team captain, I instructed the team to not separate any of the rifle components. If the bolt is removed from the rifle, pack it with the rifle. Same for the sight. if it is removed, pack it with the rifle. If any parts are separated, it increases the risk of loss of use from a lost piece of baggage. If the sight is in one bag and the bolt in another, there is 3 times the risk that a lost bag can put the rifle out of commission.