Mike Matteson
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Was that in all location of where the locks were located? There had to be at lease 2 locks. I would be call the ATF or local Police about that. Where you landed at should have been a ATF station there.
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Mike Matteson
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I don't see the need for tape on the case. You probable have to cut it open at some point in time than just at the location your going to hunt at. I think somebody was worry about getting the case wet and firearm wet.
Yikes, Have to ask.....what do mean had to be at least two locks? I have never done that and fly with handguns a couple times a year. I could not find my normal tiny suitcase lock about 3/4" tall or I would have used that. One time only they put two crazy strong zip ties on the case. I now pack some dykes in my luggage so I can check my pistol if they zip tie it. I never leave the luggage person without verifying the gun is in the case. What would I call ATF or the local Police for?
Mike Matteson
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Most pistol case I've seen have two location for locks. I wouldn't fly into Mexico-North aka Calif like that. Unless you have it locked up. If you are traveling down the road in Mexico-North that pistol can't be in the cab of the car or pickup.
Hmmm. Will look farther into that info thanks.
big johnson
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just got back from Kona Had a Pelican with two trap guns in it and had four locks on it . Two of the locks were like the one in Reelamin's photo. Kind of funny , when I checked the case in at the counter and put the singed form in the case I put the locks on and off it went . A few minutes latter TSA wanted the key to look inside and when I picked it up in Kona it was not locked right and I said something to the agent and she just said " I can't do anything about it. I'm glad I had 4 locks on instead of 2 like I used to do. The new rule is all lockable holes have a lock installed. The .........TSA agents can make your life miserable if the want to and once they got your number you could get harassed at the drop of a hat , Iv'e seen it happen to two of my friends and one quit going with us . This was my 12th trip flying with a firearm on two different air lines . You have to remember that TSA doesn't work for Alaska air lines or any other airline . I may be wrong ,but I think they work for sleepy Joe . Just my .02 worth and they don't give a hoot about you.
Bullbuster03
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The Pelican 1750 worked great for me on my hunt in Kodiak last fall.
Bullbuster03
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The Pelican 1750 worked great for me on my hunt to Kodiak last fall.
I use these (Amazon) on my rifle case.. These have fairly thick shanks and have proven to be quite durable I did have my locks cut off several years ago, and my rifle case arrived wrapped in TSA labeled tape.
Note: Rear shooting bags have been THE cause of TSA opening/inspecting my bags, whether packed in the rifle case, checked luggage, or carry-on. The fill materials and quantity seems to show up on the x-ray with a similar appearance to explosives. Now I put labeled shooting bags in the plastic tray, separately when going through the line. No issues.
SnapSafe TSA Approved PadLocks 2 Pack, 76020 - All Metal 4 Digit Combination Locks with a Thick Shackle, Inspection Indicator, & Easy to Read Dials-Travel Lock for Hard Case Luggage/Gun Case/Backpacks
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Note: Rear shooting bags have been THE cause of TSA opening/inspecting my bags, whether packed in the rifle case, checked luggage, or carry-on. The fill materials and quantity seems to show up on the x-ray with a similar appearance to explosives. Now I put labeled shooting bags in the plastic tray, separately when going through the line. No issues.
SnapSafe TSA Approved PadLocks 2 Pack, 76020 - All Metal 4 Digit Combination Locks with a Thick Shackle, Inspection Indicator, & Easy to Read Dials-Travel Lock for Hard Case Luggage/Gun Case/Backpacks
SnapSafe TSA Approved PadLocks 2 Pack, 76020 -…
$31.99
I have numerous gun cases 2 eapelican, SKB
Tuffpak 1050 Gun Case, I've used the tuffpak for three trips to Africa. Gun, soft case and clothing. TuffPak takes the abuse. I highly recommend it.
TSA agent must have already had pistol and knife like yours...... Realize not everyone has the flexibility, but that's one of many reasons I never fly commercial any more. Only fly private or make a road trip out of it in motor coach.
We had to watch him do everything. The airline person was with me and wouldn't leave I asked why.
She told me we had no idea how much stuff these people steal. We did a investigation via video and they steal things from bags like a street criminal. That was from the airline person.
