Conditions of Acceptance
In accordance with federal law, all firearms must be unloaded, and the transporting passenger must sign a “Firearms Unloaded” declaration affirming that the firearm is unloaded. The declaration form will then be placed inside the container by the passenger and witnessed by a Sun Country representative. The baggage will be locked at the time of acceptance, with the key or lock combination retained in the passenger’s custody. This must be done each time firearms are checked as baggage.

The information shown below pertains to travel within the United States only (unless stated otherwise). Passengers must obtain and comply with regulations governing the transportation of firearms for all countries on the itinerary. Traveling with firearms or ammunition to Mexico is strictly prohibited.

General Information

• Firearms and ammunition are accepted as checked baggage only.
• All firearms must be unloaded with the action, slide, or bolt open where applicable.
• All firearms must be declared at the airport check-in counter.
• Firearms will only be accepted in a hard sided locked container (for example - rifle case).
• Ammunition must be packed in its original packaging or case specifically designed for ammunition. Loose ammunition or ammunition loaded in magazines or speed loaders will not be accepted.
• Ammunition may be placed inside of the locked case providing it is packed as stated above.
• No one under 18 years of age may check a firearm unless they provide proof of firearm safety training.
• Pellet and BB guns are treated the same as other firearms and require the same handling.
• Sun Country Airlines employees will not handle firearms.
• Additional information about travelling with firearms and ammunition is available at www.tsa.gov.
• No exterior tag or description of contents noting firearm may appear on any case.
• All cases must be locked and only the passenger may retain the key or combination.

Allowance

• Maximum per case is 3 rifles/shotguns or 5 pistols/revolvers, shooting mat, noise suppressors, and tools. There is no limit on the number of cases allowed.
• Ammunition is limited to 11 lbs. total per passenger. Excess baggage charges may apply to each gun case if it is in excess of the free baggage allowance and/or oversize/overweight.

Paintball Guns and Equipment

• Paintball guns are prohibited from carry-on luggage by Federal regulations and must be packed in unlocked, soft or hard sided checked luggage.
• Compressed gas cylinders may be carried in checked or carry-on baggage only if the regulator valve is completely disconnected from the cylinder and the cylinder is no longer sealed (i.e. the cylinder has an open end).
• Cylinders must have an opening to allow for a visual inspection to ensure that there are no prohibited items inside.
• If the cylinder is sealed (i.e. the regulator valve is still attached), the cylinder is prohibited and not permitted.
• See www.tsa.gov for specific information on transporting paintball equipment aboard a commercial aircraft.

Exceptions

• There are certain limited exceptions for law enforcement officers who may fly armed by meeting specific requirements. Please review the information at www.tsa.gov.

Questions?

• Call Sun Country Reservations at 1-800-359-6786, (Mon-Sun, 5am-Midnight Central Time) for specific questions about carrying firearms.