Update from my recent domestic air travel (AUS -IAD). Two procedural changes since last time I flew with guns:
1) only airline employee examines guns at their check-in counter. Same at both airports.
2) airline employee escorts you to TSA agent who only wants to see a locked case. No visual inspection by agent*.
At IAD, TSA agent sent case through x-ray and likely swabbed case exterior while I waited for the thumbs-up. This process was likely done at AUS but, behind closed doors. When arrived at IAD, case was further secured with a heavy zip tie. Must have been $10 retail; $100 govt LPTA price
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Airline folks who handle guns and ammo are all over the place... Had to show one agent Deltas policy on ammunition weight when she was adamant about a 3 lb limit. Didnt even ask to see the ammo which is supposed to be in mfg packaging.
Anyhow, actually none of this was a big deal and the Pelican case carried well and held up perfectly.
-jmc