TSA isn't going to let you anywhere near the gate with that. They don't care about deactivated. Looks real/it's real as far as they are concerned. Since someone complained about a lack of sources: https://www.tsa.gov/traveler-information/firearms-and-ammunition Realistic replicas of firearms: No. Edit: They've changed the page. Now it says: Replica firearms, including firearm replicas that are toys, may be transported in checked baggage only.