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Post by foxtrapper on Sept 16, 2021 12:16:54 GMT -5
What you guys using for air travel? Couple three sa 10” barrel max with scope. Are tsa locks still a thing? This is for domestic travel. Thanks
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Post by leftysixgun on Sept 16, 2021 12:20:17 GMT -5
PM me, I went thru this about two years ago.
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Post by bearskinner on Sept 16, 2021 13:01:31 GMT -5
If you can find a Bear Track case, they are lightweight and indestructible. Plus they have a great locking system. I’ve had one for 35 years. They were sold thru Freedom Arms, but they haven’t listed them in years. Make sure you sign the firearms tag, and put it in your case with the firearms.
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Post by markhampton on Sept 16, 2021 13:24:11 GMT -5
I have used an ICC -- I believe it stands for Impact Carrying Case, for many years of travel. It has always protected my handguns despite the mishandling and abuse. I never use TSA locks - only my own. If TSA wants to inspect, they ask me for the keys.
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Post by foxtrapper on Sept 16, 2021 13:47:23 GMT -5
I have a double rifle case that looks exactly like that. I bought it years ago from cabelas. Great case ! Heavy as ..... lol figure there’s got to be a lighter new fangled one out there now.
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Post by Ken O'Neill on Sept 16, 2021 14:08:19 GMT -5
Like Mark, I have also used ICC for years, and also used a smaller Bear Track case. Both have been excellent. I use my own locks.
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Post by bearskinner on Sept 16, 2021 15:20:43 GMT -5
Just in case, you can pick up a couple TSA locks at Wally World for $3.00. In case there needed, easy to change out, snd you won’t get scalped for $20. Each from some tsa clown.
I put small caribeaners thru the hole along with the TSA locks, mainly because I’m afraid those cheap locks will get ripped off, while they play frisbee golf with my luggage.
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Post by bigbrowndog on Sept 16, 2021 19:50:54 GMT -5
I would never put TSA locks on my guns. As has been said earlier, if they want in then come find me, and they don’t want an unlocked case with cut locks on the plane. I’ve traveled internationally an domestic with a pelican case made for a takedown shotgun and it works great, it’s been all over the country, Europe, Scandinavia, and USSR.
Trapr
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Post by aciera on Sept 17, 2021 16:42:22 GMT -5
Big letters......”MACHINE TOOL PARTS”
On a pink background.........folks can see them stealing it. But most employees won’t be interested
Don’t have any marking that says guns, cabelas.......
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Post by bigbrowndog on Sept 17, 2021 17:01:46 GMT -5
I doubt any “fake” labeling would deter someone,.....a good hard case with weight is going to be worth checking in to.
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Post by aciera on Sept 17, 2021 18:38:29 GMT -5
I doubt any “fake” labeling would deter someone,.....a good hard case with weight is going to be worth checking in to. Trapr Oh a hard case is a must. But anything saying Cabelas is gonna be a target. The power tooling part is from my buddy’s 7 trips to Africa. He has probably handled more guns than anyone here.
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Post by bigbrowndog on Sept 17, 2021 18:45:20 GMT -5
My shooting partner and I both traveled overseas together for matches for 15+ years, his case identical to mine, with exception of marked “Geological equipment” mine unmarked. Neither of us ever had any issues with theft of pilferage, were we lucky,......maybe, but I’d guess intentional rough handling to more of a matter than actual theft. 3rd World countries not included,........but I’d guess firearms theft is probably a “hunt you down” case and not worth messing with. I’d be much more concerned with mishandling, and intentional abuse.
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Post by aciera on Sept 17, 2021 18:58:00 GMT -5
My shooting partner and I both traveled overseas together for matches for 15+ years, his case identical to mine, with exception of marked “Geological equipment” mine unmarked. Neither of us ever had any issues with theft of pilferage, were we lucky,......maybe, but I’d guess intentional rough handling to more of a matter than actual theft. 3rd World countries not included,........but I’d guess firearms theft is probably a “hunt you down” case and not worth messing with. I’d be much more concerned with mishandling, and intentional abuse. Trapr Oh I go over board on heavy. Pistols in a Werner case
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Post by sixshot on Sept 19, 2021 22:07:50 GMT -5
I really want to show you the pistol cases me & Larry took to Africa but a friend is in the process of patenting them. I also used a bigger version several years ago on my first trip to Africa. These cases are amazing, no handles, no hinges & no locks, at least not exposed! You will see them soon!
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Post by mobjack on Sept 20, 2021 9:52:50 GMT -5
What I used was a steel case with pad locks, do NOT use TSA locks for the gun case. I then use a cable fastened to the suitcase. Then I attach to both sides of the outside of the gun case with tape, my contact information with my cell phone number. On check-in, I request a firearm declaration form. After I fill it out, I place it in the gun case, but I leave a little of it hanging out to show it is there. The airline person may want to see the gun. Then it is locked up in the gun case, and that is placed back into the luggage. The luggage is locked with TSA locks. I stand around till TSA puts it through the ex-ray machine. After that I go to the security check point. I also put my pocket knives, nail clippers, and anything else that is easily stolen into the locked gun case. Make sure you get there early enough to get all of that done before your flight.
I just use a bicycle cable and loop it around the telescoping handle of the luggage, and lock it to the gun case. The reason is to keep the gun case from being taken out of the luggage and stolen. There are now electronic tags that can be placed it the case that you can track with your cell phone. I also print out the TSA and Airline's requirements for firearm transportation. I had one airline rep tell me firearms were not allowed. When I presented them with the information off their own website, and asked to speak to a manager, all of a sudden it was okay.
In the past, I even have used two cases in separate luggage, putting the slide and mags in one, and the frame in another bag. That may be over kill, but I figured if the thieves only had parts, they might skip it.
Have a fun and safe trip.
Mobjack
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