Supposedly if you proactively declare a firearm in your luggage at check-in, your luggage goes through a more stringent chain of custody. Similar mechanics wor

Supposedly if you proactively declare a firearm in your luggage at check-in, your luggage goes through a more stringent chain of custody. Similar mechanics work if someone steals your purse or backpack. Not advocating lying to police, but if you tell them it contained some legal controlled substance, it'll get more attention.