My dad is leaving for his Wyoming elk hunt next week, and he asked about borrowing one of my gun cases since he feels it's more secure than his. I read over the info provided by Delta and the TSA, and what they deem to be an acceptable locking mechanism seems to be a bit of a gray area. So, for those who have flown with guns before: would you consider this to be an acceptable locking mechanism?
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jmbear12
If you have any question at all, then call the airline and TSA directly and ask.
I have had all kinds of issues. I use a case with key locks. It has loops for extra padlocks as well. Once I was let right through no problem. Another time I was told that I also had to have the padlock spots filled. It all depends on who you get.
And yes, you do get anti hunter TSA agents. I had a guy at Pittsburgh who wouldn't even speak to me. Then when he was done checking my rifle, he threw the case several feet onto the luggage conveyor belt. He is th only person who I ever filed a complaint against.
I have had all kinds of issues. I use a case with key locks. It has loops for extra padlocks as well. Once I was let right through no problem. Another time I was told that I also had to have the padlock spots filled. It all depends on who you get.
And yes, you do get anti hunter TSA agents. I had a guy at Pittsburgh who wouldn't even speak to me. Then when he was done checking my rifle, he threw the case several feet onto the luggage conveyor belt. He is th only person who I ever filed a complaint against.
It does not matter what kind of lock anyone uses. Not one bit. I have used several different types of locks. TSA has several master type key sets that will open any lock that you put on there.
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