Yep I think its all pretty much covered here. Make sure you check with the Airlines themselves as some have different regs as to how you check a firearm that are a little bit stricter than the TSA's. Some for example do not allow ammunition inside the locked case with the gun. However, all the ones mentioned here I believe do, or at least as I remember. Make sure to print off the TSA and Airline rules and have them with you. Sometimes you end up with the one agent who has not a clue of what to do. They may even tell you its illegal. I tend to catch the worst folks and I have had everything from its illegal to it most not be locked up told to me. Its better just to be prepared, although it should go speedy and efficient without problems. Also, the agent should only be giving you a little airline tag that you fill out and sign and put INSIDE your locked case with the gun. A few times I have had the agent bring out the Law Enforcement forms, and that is for carry on a plane and a good way to go visit prison for a few years. The first time I did it, I was probably more nervous than the agent. But it really is quite simple and easy, actually almost too easy. You'll find, however, that every airport has its own spin on the hoops you have to go through to check the bag. Sometimes you just check it, sometimes the TSA or an officer hand inspects it, and sometimes you are taken into a separate location to have it checked. So be prepared for anything. Checked luggage is usually priority marked and many times hand carried to the plane. Still, you want to make sure that you have the serials written down just in case. That way if it does for some rare reason get stolen, you can notify the local police and closest ATF branch quickly. SLC and Vegas both have good records for luggage and as long as you stay with the big airlines you should not have many problems. There are a few like alaska that I would stay away from. Insider TSA friends talk about their security practices and non existent for the most part. Although this is not true at many airports, I've heard it at a few like SEATAC and MIDWAY. But you should be good to go at VEGAS. Good luck, and welcome to the CCW travelers group!!!