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TSA and S&W factory pistol cases?
- Thread starter Mark40
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Dougaz
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All I had to do was (1) declare the gun, (2) make sure the weapon was in checked luggage, Place weapon in a locked case, and make sure I had NO ammo with me.
That being said, you can easily check with current flight requirements.
Good Luck.
Matthew 4:7
That being said, you can easily check with current flight requirements.
Good Luck.
Matthew 4:7
TSA says the following, verbatim
You may transport unloaded firearms in a locked hard-sided container as checked baggage only. Declare the firearm and/or ammunition to the airline when checking your bag at the ticket counter. The container must completely secure the firearm from being accessed. Locked cases that can be easily opened are not permitted. Be aware that the container the firearm was in when purchased may not adequately secure the firearm when it is transported in checked baggage.. Emphasis added
Do you think that plastic case is easily opened? Can you easily pry it open with a knife or screw driver?
Finding out at the airport that it is not acceptable is not the time.
I use something more substantial. I would recommend you do the same.
You can read about traveling with firearms and ammo here
Transporting Firearms and Ammunition | Transportation Security Administration
Specific airline information may be found here.
http://smith-wessonforum.com/lounge/592994-flying-firearm.html#post140456061
You may transport unloaded firearms in a locked hard-sided container as checked baggage only. Declare the firearm and/or ammunition to the airline when checking your bag at the ticket counter. The container must completely secure the firearm from being accessed. Locked cases that can be easily opened are not permitted. Be aware that the container the firearm was in when purchased may not adequately secure the firearm when it is transported in checked baggage.. Emphasis added
Do you think that plastic case is easily opened? Can you easily pry it open with a knife or screw driver?
Finding out at the airport that it is not acceptable is not the time.
I use something more substantial. I would recommend you do the same.
You can read about traveling with firearms and ammo here
Transporting Firearms and Ammunition | Transportation Security Administration
Specific airline information may be found here.
http://smith-wessonforum.com/lounge/592994-flying-firearm.html#post140456061
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ContinentalOp
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Check the requirements of both TSA and the airline you'll be using.
I'm not familiar with the case you're asking about. When I've flown I've used a Doskocil (?) hard case. I locked it with a non-TSA lock, then ran a cable through the handle and locked that to the frame of the suitcase for added security. I then locked the suitcase with a TSA lock. It takes a bit more time to open it for inspection when checking the bag, but it's secure and met the requirements. Never had an issue.
I'm not familiar with the case you're asking about. When I've flown I've used a Doskocil (?) hard case. I locked it with a non-TSA lock, then ran a cable through the handle and locked that to the frame of the suitcase for added security. I then locked the suitcase with a TSA lock. It takes a bit more time to open it for inspection when checking the bag, but it's secure and met the requirements. Never had an issue.
The Big D
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Why did you state ‘NO ammo?’
Ammunition absolutely is permitted with your checked firearm. It can be in the same case as the firearm, in fact.
Be safe...be well.
Ammunition absolutely is permitted with your checked firearm. It can be in the same case as the firearm, in fact.
Be safe...be well.
