Anyone ever had airline lose a gun?!

[Grady]

I re read the TSA rules in regards to firearms for my up coming trip. The rules on the TSA website are as follows "

• Firearms must be unloaded and locked in a hard-sided container and transported as checked baggage only. As defined by 49 CFR 1540.5 a loaded firearm has a live round of ammunition, or any component thereof, in the chamber or cylinder or in a magazine inserted in the firearm. Only the passenger should retain the key or combination to the lock unless TSA personnel request the key to open the firearm container to ensure compliance with TSA regulations. You may use any brand or type of lock to secure your firearm case, including TSA-recognized locks." This does not specify if you are to be present when the case is opened. But makes this area a whole lot grey-er