re: TSA Security and Traveling w/ Firearms

Trigger lock and action lock are not required.

The action should be open if possible and the ammo can be placed in the locking hard case. Locking cases are required.

You will check in and declare the firearm with the airline. They will have you sign a declaration and place it inside the locked case. You and the locked case will be taken to a TSA screening point where the firearm case will be x-rayed and wiped down to look for explosive residues. If all checks out you will be given a thumbs up and you will then proceed as usual to the flight.

Give yourself an extra 20-30 minutes to jump through these hoops. Some airports are very efficient, others are not...