Wednesday
February, 18

Tips For Flying With Guns…And Recommended Gear

Featured in:

Flying with firearms doesn’t have to be complicated—or risky. Rick Crawley of Achilles Heel Tactical has spent the last three years crisscrossing the country (and even going international) with a full training loadout packed into a single Pelican 1615 Air case.

In the following video, Rick walks through his entire travel setup, including:

  • How to legally fly with firearms, suppressors, and SBRs
  • Why he uses the Pelican 1615 Air Case (and how it’s held up through hellish airline abuse)
  • The TSA rules to know—and how to handle pushback at the counter
  • How he packs using OTTE Gear cubes and Magpul DAKA pouches
  • The best way to conceal ammo weight and avoid TSA delays

From Apple AirTags to form 20s, Rick drops hard-earned insights for anyone planning to fly with their range kit. Whether you’re traveling for a training course or a hunting trip, this guide covers everything from gear protection to baggage claim recovery.

⚠️ Pro Tip: TSA agents make mistakes. Keep a digital copy of the airlines firearm rules on your phone, and always double-check that your case is latched and locked before it rolls away.

🔒 Case, Locks, Ammo, Mags, Guns—all in one setup.
This isn’t just how Rick travels—it’s how he rolls up to the range fully mission-ready.

📦 Featured Gear:

Watch the full video for Rick’s complete breakdown.
Drop your questions in the comments and check out Achilles Heel Tactical.

Latest articles

Related articles

Virginia Bill Could Ban Most Carry Guns in Public

With Democrat legislators pushing the most anti-gun bills in recent history through the Virginia General Assembly, including...

Mauser Launches M98 Das Original, Now in .300 Win...

For a lot of rifle shooters, “Mauser 98” is shorthand for one of the best actions on...

New England Gun Rights Conference Set for May 30

Regional organizations unite to strategize on Second Amendment defense The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and...

Missouri Moves to Ban Gun Purchase Tracking Codes

A measure introduced in the Missouri state Senate on February 9 is designed to protect the privacy...

New York Must Accept Nonresident Carry Permits

An agreement between the Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) and the State of New York paves the way...

Do You Need to Upgrade Your AR-15 BCG?

Why the SOLGW Bolt Carrier Group Sets the Standard If you’ve spent any time in the AR-15 community,...