i don't talk to anyone except baggage check in.
had called once before. was travelling @ christmas. was told by airport security thanks but deal with your airline checkin
in cali of all places i just took firearms off the baggage carousel (go figure0 however on return trip had to go to baggage claim @ dia. show ticket stub and i.d
i had my guns in cases with the addition of trigger locks (just in case) empty mags and no ammo.
check in said the the trigger locks were nice but not necessary. there is no identifying tag placed on luggage to show it as a firearm.