A New Generation of Great Ammunition & More

Published on December 29, 2025
Duration: 39:27

This video provides expert advice on traveling with firearms, covering airline regulations, proper packing, and ammunition transport. It also touches on the importance of shooting sports, training, and the quality variations in ammunition. The discussion highlights practical tips from experienced firearm instructors and writers, emphasizing preparation and adherence to rules for a smooth travel experience.

Quick Summary

Traveling with firearms on airplanes requires a locked, hard-sided case and ammunition in factory packaging within weight limits. Loaded magazines are discouraged. Research TSA and specific airline policies beforehand, and use personal locks for better security than TSA-approved ones.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Year in Review
  2. 00:31Guest Introduction: Luke Quinko
  3. 01:46Traveling with Firearms: Is it Legal?
  4. 02:15Hard-Sided Case & Ammunition Transport
  5. 03:05TSA & Airline Policies for Firearms
  6. 03:33Ammunition Weight Limits & Transport
  7. 04:20Personal Story: Loaded Magazine Incident
  8. 05:41Traveling for Competitions & Ammo Needs
  9. 06:36Unloaded Magazines & Firearm Security
  10. 07:14Airline Case Issues & Lock Requirements
  11. 08:25Firearm Case Locks: TSA vs. Personal
  12. 11:292025 Year in Review: Top Firearms & Flops
  13. 12:02Ride Out Arsenal Dragon Pistol
  14. 12:38Crawl Arms/Tristar Arms KR22 Review
  15. 13:06Glock Gen V & Gen 6 Discussion
  16. 14:18Rimfire Report & Ammunition Quality
  17. 15:00Kinetic Group Ammunition Performance
  18. 16:19Startup Ammunition Companies
  19. 17:11Looking Ahead to 2026: Trends
  20. 17:28Proponent of Shooting Sports
  21. 18:44Guns, Gear, and Training for Sports
  22. 19:13Night Vision Competition Gear
  23. 20:07Traveling with Guns: Not That Hard
  24. 20:27Delta Airlines Zip Tie Policy
  25. 20:47Reversible Zip Ties for Security
  26. 21:36Airline Bag Tampering & Lock Cutting
  27. 22:08Experience with Flying Armed
  28. 22:25Declaring Firearms: Simple Process
  29. 23:20Firearm Declaration Paperwork
  30. 23:58Printing Firearm Regulations
  31. 24:35Chamber Flags for Peace of Mind
  32. 25:01Variation in Rimfire Ammunition Quality
  33. 25:45Ammunition Malfunctions & Accuracy
  34. 27:57Expected Tinkering with New Firearms
  35. 28:39Handgun vs. Rifle Ammunition Expectations
  36. 29:50Ammunition Testing & Accuracy
  37. 30:22When to Blame the Gun vs. Ammunition
  38. 31:04Optics Quality & Reliability
  39. 32:09Checking Firearm Assembly & Torque
  40. 33:01Customization & Firearm Performance
  41. 34:46Post-Gunsmithing Checks
  42. 35:36End of Year Shooting Goals
  43. 35:48Chris Sino's Shooting Goals
  44. 36:45KJ's Shooting Goals: NRL Hunter & Pistol
  45. 37:32Ryan Gresham's Shooting Goals
  46. 38:11Setting Goals for Children
  47. 39:03Challenge: Set Personal Shooting Goals

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the basic requirements for traveling with firearms on an airplane?

To travel with firearms on an airplane, you must use a locked, hard-sided case. Ammunition can be transported in the same case, provided it's in factory packaging and within weight limits. Loaded magazines are strongly discouraged.

Can I travel with ammunition on an airplane?

Yes, ammunition can be transported in checked baggage, either in the same locked, hard-sided case as your firearm or separately. There's typically a weight limit, often around 11 pounds of propellant, and it should be in factory packaging.

What is the difference between TSA locks and personal locks for firearm cases?

TSA-approved locks are easily defeated and have universal keys, making them less secure. It's recommended to use your own personal locks that only you have the key or combination for, ensuring no one else can access your firearm case.

How has the quality of rimfire ammunition changed recently?

The quality of rimfire ammunition has improved significantly since the COVID-19 pandemic. Companies like Kinetic Group (Remington, Speer, CCI) are producing consistent, high-quality ammunition, addressing issues like duds and velocity variances.

What is the expected level of 'tinkering' required for a new firearm?

For handguns, a box of quality practice ammunition should suffice for initial function. For rifles, it's crucial to test various ammunition types to find what your specific rifle shoots most accurately, as factory settings or ammunition compatibility can vary.

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