You can now carry a gun on a plane without 'delivering' it to the airline

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) proposes a rule change clarifying that carrying a firearm or ammunition on a common carrier, like an airplane, does not count as "delivering" it to the carrier. This means travelers can keep direct control of their firearms during a trip without violating federal law.

Federal law has long been unclear about whether carrying a gun on a plane meant you were handing it over to the airline. This ambiguity created legal risk for gun owners and airlines. The proposed rule removes that uncertainty, making it easier for people to travel with firearms as long as they maintain direct control.