Precision Carry Defense — Travel & Reciprocity Planning Tool

Texas (your home state)

Texas and this state honor each other — you CAN carry (green/gold stripes)

Texas is honored here, but this state is NOT honored in Texas — you CAN carry (green/blue stripes)

Texas honors this state, but this state does NOT honor Texas — you CANNOT carry (red/gold stripes)

No agreement either way — you CANNOT carry (solid red)

★

★ = Permitless (constitutional) carry state - no permit required to carry here (shown for all such states regardless of home state)

Sources: Texas DPS reciprocity data + each state’s constitutional-carry status · Verified June 2026 · dps.texas.gov

📋 Carry Law Differences from Texas Sourced from state penal code

⚠️ Always verify current local requirements. State laws change. Check the official state statute links above before traveling. This reference reflects data at time of last verification. PCD is not a legal resource — consult qualified legal counsel for legal questions.

Air Travel With a Firearm

Federal TSA regulations govern how firearms must be transported on commercial aircraft. These rules apply regardless of your destination state's laws. Always also check your airline's specific policies, which may be stricter than TSA minimums.

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⚠️ Key Principle:

Carrying a firearm onboard a commercial aircraft is a federal felony. Firearms may ONLY be transported in checked baggage, declared at check-in, and stored in a hard-sided locked container. There are no exceptions.

Source: TSA — Transporting Firearms and Ammunition · 49 U.S.C. § 46505 · 49 CFR § 1540.111

🔒 TSA Federal Requirements (Checked Baggage Only)

1. Hard-Sided Locked Container Required

The firearm must be in a hard-sided container that is completely secured with a TSA-approved lock or your own lock. The container must not be accessible by anyone other than you. Soft cases, gun socks, and unlocked cases are not permitted.

Source: TSA.gov — Firearms & Ammunition

2. Declare at Check-In — No Exceptions

You must declare the firearm to the airline at the ticket counter during check-in. Do not attempt to check a bag with a firearm without declaration. You will be required to complete a firearms declaration tag to be placed inside the case.

Source: TSA.gov

3. Firearm Must Be Unloaded

The firearm must be completely unloaded. The chamber must be empty. All magazines must be removed from the firearm (they may travel in the same case or separately, depending on airline policy — verify with your carrier).

Source: TSA.gov

4. Ammunition Transport Rules

Ammunition must be in the original manufacturer's packaging or in a sturdy box designed for ammunition. It may be in the same locked hard case as the unloaded firearm. Loose rounds in a bag or pocket are not permitted. Maximum of 11 lbs (5 kg) per passenger.

Source: TSA.gov · IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations

🚫 What is Never Permitted on Your Person or in Carry-On

Firearms, firearm parts, magazines (loaded or unloaded), ammunition, and realistic replica firearms are prohibited in carry-on baggage and on your person — including in overhead bins and personal items. Violations are federal offenses with significant civil penalties and possible criminal charges.

Source: 49 U.S.C. § 46505 · TSA.gov

✈️ Airline-Specific Policies (Verify Before Flying)

Airlines may impose requirements stricter than TSA minimums. Policies vary on case type, lock requirements, magazine transport, and declaration procedures. Always verify directly with your carrier before travel.

Southwest Airlines → American Airlines → Delta Airlines → United Airlines →

📋 Air Travel Pre-Flight Checklist

Before You Leave for the Airport

☐ Firearm is completely unloaded — chamber empty, all magazines removed from the gun

☐ Firearm placed in a hard-sided case that closes and locks securely

☐ Case locked with your own TSA-approved lock (or non-TSA lock — TSA must open in your presence)

☐ Ammunition in original packaging or manufacturer-style box inside the same locked case or separate approved container

☐ You have verified your specific airline's firearms policy for this flight

☐ You know the carry laws of your destination state (use the Map tab)

☐ You have allowed extra time at check-in for the declaration process

At the Airport

☐ Proceed directly to the ticket counter — do not go to a kiosk

☐ Inform the agent you have a firearm to declare in your checked baggage

☐ Complete the written firearm declaration and place it inside the case as instructed

☐ Remain with your bag until the agent confirms it has been cleared through screening

☐ Do not handle the firearm case in any public area of the airport

⚠️ Federal regulations cited above are current as of June 2026. Always verify current TSA requirements at tsa.gov before each trip. PCD is not a legal resource — this is a reference checklist only.