How they handle the declaration of a firearm through most airlines will be dependent on where you fly out of. Oklahoma in general is very easy light most have said; locked box with empty mags, ammo in different box, TSA approved locks, etc. Depending on where you're at, you'll get ran through an X-ray, have to see someone to have them open it, or something else. I've experienced a few different things from different airports, from LAX, LAS, OKC, TUL, GEG, over into the east coast. Just give yourself adequate time at other airports.