Yes, I've flown with handguns in my checked luggage and I'm pretty well versed in what you can do and can't do, how to pack the guns, how to check them in, etc. Shipping it via fedex/ups/etc is out of the question since I'm flying in for a class and don't have time to go pick up the rifle, plus having NFA items complicates the process, not to mention I don't have a trusted friend to ship the firearms to. I was just wondering if anyone has had issues flying relating to theft with a long gun case. I've seen long gun cases come out with the rest of the luggage before in Alaska and heard of having to pick them up from the office or other location from others.

I plan on heading straight to the baggage area to wait for my case to come out when I land. I'm often surprised that no one checks claim tags for bags here in the US like in other areas of the world to prevent theft.