MrsPAcarrier just checked a firearm in Tampa to Pittsburgh on Spirit. Everything was in order as we did our homework in advance.

At the counter, the ticket person acknowledged what my wife said, then just put the bag on the rollers with all the other baggage.

No TSA inside-the-bag check, and more concerning, no declaration paperwork.

Is this normal? If it's not, do we have any recourse, or should we have done something differently?

Any idea what she should expect coming back from Pittsburgh to Tampa?

Thanks in advance.