rakkikoira
Active Member
- Joined
- Feb 25, 2015
- Messages
- 26
In the interesting part of town you can buy keys for TSA locks for $10.
TSA locks protect you from honest thieves.
TSA locks protect you from honest thieves.
TSA approved gun case recommendations
- Thread starter Kelljp
- Start date
Help Support Long Range Hunting Forum
I watched a great many years ago, at Denver Airport from above in going get my flight. Some handlers were throwing a rifle case to the AC several times. I wish I could have done something about. I would have like to stuck something up their A**.
middleofnowhere
Well-Known Member
A buddy of mine uses a golf club case. It doesn't look as conspicuous traveling to dicey areas of the world.
Amazon product ASIN B000A13PGA
Sport Tube has a pretty durable case for skis and snowboards that would carry rifles very well.
www.sierra.com
Amazon product ASIN B000A13PGA
Sport Tube has a pretty durable case for skis and snowboards that would carry rifles very well.
Sportube Series 2 Ski Case - Green 42TJM - Save 34%
Sportube Series 2 Ski Case - Green 42TJM at Sierra. Celebrating 30 Years Of Exploring.
www.sierra.com
Sage advise. I do exactly this so they can see what their own policies are because most of them sadly DO NOT know - same for TSA agents.
Never use a TSA lock on your firearm case. Use a quality padlock(s). There is zero need to open your case after it has been inspected, cleared for travel, and locked shut. If TSA needs you, they will call for you on overhead speaker (ask me how I know
). I tend to show up early, let the person at the baggage counter know I will be there for about 30 minutes if i am needed and I now throw apple air tags in all my luggage (these are awesome). I have flown with rifles, shotguns, pistols, the infamous scary AR pattern rifles, SBR and suppressors and rarely any issue except the one time I had "loaded clips" lol... (snap caps).
Read the airline requirements and stay within them and you won't have an issue. If you get a smart-arse TSA agent that gives you flack and you know you are within the rules, get his/her supervisor. And be nice... until it is time to not be nice.
Cheers.
ridgewalker
Well-Known Member
Delta was the culprit. 4 trips to Africa on Delta and they never have a clue what the regulations are. It's different every time. They really need to train their personnel. I never had an issue with TSA.
I have a double SKB case that I have used with various airlines since 1997. It has served me well and is still in great shape. I have replace one of the 3 locks during that time period, but SKB provided it free of charge.
snox801
Well-Known Member
First I like the idea of trigger lock never thought about that. Second why on earth would someone want to remove the bolt anyway. Murphy's law. Seems weird. But again I don't understand why someone would remove the bolt from the rifle in a case anyway. I check and double check before loading and the first thing I do before I pick it up is the check chamber. Maybe I'm missing something I should be looking. At thoughOh yeah, one more recommendation that may seem overkill but I still do it. Put a trigger lock on firearm. That really seems to placate even the most strict inspector. One more thing is sometimes folks think I will carry my bolt in on board luggage, nope not allowed. See TSA link below.
"Firearm parts, including magazines, clips, bolts and firing pins, are prohibited in carry-on baggage, but may be transported in checked baggage."
snox801
Well-Known Member
Yep always seems like it's the airline. I have flown with drills in my bags for work and never fails they always want it a different way.
Jeremy Henderson
Well-Known Member
Make sure that you have the pressure relief valve open. We had some Starlight cases that we forgot to open them and when we picked them up the cases were all distorted and looked like someone had tried to pry them open when we opened the valve they went right back to normal.
I use to print out both TSA and Delta requirements just as "reference" and has been nice support if a problem of understanding came up.
Dskiper
Well-Known Member
browning Gun vault is good also.
HuntHardinWY
New Member
Pelican is unbeatable, sort of. Pelican's tend to be heavy. Make sure it has wheels. I would seriously consider a Tuffpak as they are much lighter and have lots of room for additional equipment and clothing. TSA is pretty picky to their weight limits, and 50 pounds goes fast. Good luck, South Dakota is a great state to hunt in.
I mentioned maybe GPS tracking to gun case and found this:
Why wouldn't something like this work? I maybe flying this Sept to CA and I will see about doing this.
Best Luggage Trackers in 2022 [Buying Guide] - Gear Hungry
Luggage trackers have been specifically designed to help you pinpoint the location of your packed belongings. Check out the best luggage trackers!
www.gearhungry.com
Why wouldn't something like this work? I maybe flying this Sept to CA and I will see about doing this.
I use apple air tags and they work great. Actually saves my luggage (and everyone else's on the cart) out of Rome. The Delta app said it was loaded but the air tags in my luggage showed they were elsewhere at the airport. I notified the flight attendant, showed her my map and she call up to the boarding desk. About 5 minutes later I received the notification that my items were with me (on the plane). The flight attendant later thanked me and said it looked like they had missed a cart or two. No recurring fees either.I mentioned maybe GPS tracking to gun case and found this:
Best Luggage Trackers in 2022 [Buying Guide] - Gear Hungry
Luggage trackers have been specifically designed to help you pinpoint the location of your packed belongings. Check out the best luggage trackers!www.gearhungry.com
Why wouldn't something like this work? I maybe flying this Sept to CA and I will see about doing this.
