Airlines "lost" my suitcase with my XDS inside

[MilehighGS]

We landed in Florida and all my family member's bags show up except mine. Contents are new camera,clothes, and my XDS. I did declare it when I checked in, in a proper locked metal case. Followed it to the TSA where they said everything was good to go.
First time gun owner, never dealt anything like this before. I filed a missing bag report and going to call Denver airport police to report a missing firearm. Anything else I should do? I appreciate any help!

[Zundfolge]

If you're a member of the NRA, remember that your membership includes a free $2500 insurance policy on your firearms so make sure you get copies of the police report to file a claim for the loss.

http://www.locktonrisk.com/nrains/armscare.htm

Several years ago I had a handgun stolen during a real estate inspection and they were real quick to get a check out to me.

(they've changed it a little bit recently ... used to be only $1000 and you didn't need to "activate" it, now it's $2500 but you need to "activate" it first).

[JerryG]

Check with oversized luggage real quick. When I checked my luggage in thru TSA, I pick mine up where skis/ boards are dropped. Hopefully all goes well.

[KestrelBike]

If you're a member of the NRA, remember that your membership includes a free $2500 insurance policy on your firearms so make sure you get copies of the police report to file a claim for the loss.

http://www.locktonrisk.com/nrains/armscare.htm

Several years ago I had a handgun stolen during a real estate inspection and they were real quick to get a check out to me.

(they've changed it a little bit recently ... used to be only $1000 and you didn't need to "activate" it, now it's $2500 but you need to "activate" it first).

Thanks, just did this. Pretty simple!

[Great-Kazoo]

You should be dealing with the local (FL) LE . Insist the TSA contact the local ATF, ASAP Lost in transit is the airlines responsibility.

[275RLTW]

^ this. Lost/missing firearm is an ATF issue. They'll have more ability to get the TSA off their asses to find your stuff.

[sniper7]

Which airline? Have you contacted them?

[cstone]

Airline bag trace. The TSA in DEN didn't touch your bag after it went to the special room. The TSA in FL didn't touch your bag upon arrival. Was it a direct flight?

Either the bag was mishandled and will be found, with or without the contents you packed, or the bag will not be found and the airline will provide minimal compensation. If something was stolen from the bag, it was done in DEN, after TSA searched the bag, on the ground on a connecting flight, or upon arrival. If something was stolen from the bag, the majority of people handling your bag are airline employees or contract baggage handlers.

Lean on the airlines to find your bag. Once you have your bag, immediately check the contents.

You are welcome to PM me if you have any specific questions that shouldn't be addressed publicly.

[MilehighGS]

Was not a direct flight. I did file a report with LE here in FL. I have called the airline here and left multiple messages with them to get answers........they don't even call back. After I filed a report, the detective did happen to mention that this airline has had "a lot" of problems with their baggage getting lost. I should hear something tomorrow. I appreciate the responses and will update.

[kidicarus13]

After I filed a report, the detective did happen to mention that this airline has had "a lot" of problems with their baggage getting lost.

What airline?