To reiterate what was mentioned above and is the rules as stated by TSA:
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Know the Rules
Some regulations vary by airline and state but all start with the following basic TSA rules for transporting firearms and ammunition.
Declare any firearm(s) you present for transport as checked baggage.
Firearms must be unloaded and locked in a hard-sided container and transported only as checked baggage. Only the passenger should retain the key or combination to the lock.
Magazines, bolts and firing pins are prohibited in carry-on baggage but may be transported in checked baggage.
Ammunition is prohibited in carry-on baggage but may be transported in checked baggage.
Ammunition being transported may not exceed 11 pounds and must be in its original packaging or stored securely in a container made for that purpose.
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You are supposed to be present if they check; you are not supposed to hand over your key or combination; you are supposed to go with the bag for that inspection. Ask for their supervisor and always carry a copy of their rules and the airline you're flying on rules