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Question about flying/checking in a pistol
Posted on 6/11/21 at 9:57 am
Posted on 6/11/21 at 9:57 am
I've flown with guns many times and just checked them in by themselves in hard cases.
Was wondering if anyone knows if you can put a pistol in a small hard-sided locked case, then put this inside a larger checked bag. Would just be one pistol to bring for carrying/self defense when out of town, as long as the gun laws there permit.
Would be nice to not have to carry more stuff and would save some money also.
Was wondering if anyone knows if you can put a pistol in a small hard-sided locked case, then put this inside a larger checked bag. Would just be one pistol to bring for carrying/self defense when out of town, as long as the gun laws there permit.
Would be nice to not have to carry more stuff and would save some money also.
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Posted on 6/11/21 at 10:49 am to LSUtigers111
Yes you can do it but you need to tell the ticket counter when checking in. IT has to be in locked box. They will issue some type of receipt for it then you can put it in a checked bag. When you arrive, you present that receipt and claim it. My wife has done it recently with no problems. I might a detail or two wrong as I didn't fly with her, but she said it was really easy.
Posted on 6/11/21 at 11:04 am to hofman
Okay cool, yeah definitely planned on making them aware. Do you happen to know what type of case she used? If I remember correctly you don't use TSA approved locks on gun cases?
I remember a few times when I was young and my dad just put my 410 in the bottom of his duffle bag and just didnt tell them
I remember a few times when I was young and my dad just put my 410 in the bottom of his duffle bag and just didnt tell them
Posted on 6/11/21 at 1:10 pm to LSUtigers111
I was going to use a case like this on a flight to MN some months back, but the meeting I was going to was cancelled so I stayed home. My plan was to lock the case to the internal frame of my checked luggage. Do not pack ammo in the same container as the gun. Read and re-read (then read again) the rules of both the airline you're travelling on as well as TSA. Leave plenty of time in your schedule. Do not use TSA locks. Carry a copy of the rules w/ you. Be prepared to be very courteous to an airline agent who knows little, if any about guns, and may not know the rules as well as you. When you get to the ticket counter, don't yell, "I've got a gun to check!" You should be fine. Good luck w/ your trip.
Posted on 6/11/21 at 1:20 pm to LSUtigers111
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put my 410 in the bottom of his duffle bag and just didnt tell them
How times change. A year ago I got a TSA rub n tug for having a Cresent wrench in my bag
Posted on 6/22/21 at 10:26 am to LSUtigers111
Ended up ordering a Pelican 1170 case for this, and will just use standard master locks with it. Read a good bit of reviews that sounded like quite a few people had done the same. I didn't really like the look of some of those small metal ones and sounded like some of them were over 5 pounds. Pelican weights around 2 pounds or so, although it is a little bit more bulky. Metal may be more secure, but ultimately I just need it to keep the tsa happy.
I also liked that they have the foam you can pull out to match exactly to the gun/magazines. You can also buy replacement foam in case you want to use it for different guns.
One other thing I considered is if I lost the key to one of those metal cases with a built in lock, I'd probably have to pry it open and ruin it (or pick the lock), but with the pelican I could just use some bolt cutters and buy a new lock.
Hope this helps for someone
Pelican 1170
Master Lock
Replacement foam
I also liked that they have the foam you can pull out to match exactly to the gun/magazines. You can also buy replacement foam in case you want to use it for different guns.
One other thing I considered is if I lost the key to one of those metal cases with a built in lock, I'd probably have to pry it open and ruin it (or pick the lock), but with the pelican I could just use some bolt cutters and buy a new lock.
Hope this helps for someone
Pelican 1170
Master Lock
Replacement foam
Posted on 6/23/21 at 12:06 am to LSUtigers111
I'm sure you'll be happy w/ the Pelican. I traveled once w/ a Pelican case and was pleased w/ it. Have you flown yet?
ETA: If someone's traveling w/ you, I'd suggest giving them a spare key for the locks.
ETA: If someone's traveling w/ you, I'd suggest giving them a spare key for the locks.
This post was edited on 6/23/21 at 12:09 am
Posted on 6/23/21 at 8:15 am to LSUtigers111
Also, be certain of all applicable guns laws of where you are traveling to. Many people have been arrested for magazine capacity violation in certain "Progressive" states.
Posted on 6/23/21 at 9:38 am to TigerOnThe Hill
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I'm sure you'll be happy w/ the Pelican. I traveled once w/ a Pelican case and was pleased w/ it. Have you flown yet?
ETA: If someone's traveling w/ you, I'd suggest giving them a spare key for the locks.
I've traveled with guns, but mainly always hunting shotguns in a big case. I haven't ever where I'm putting a small case inside a larger bag, but will likely try to next time after i get the case.
I just intend to bring a sig p938. I use the crossbreed mini tuck holster, which is an awesome setup in case anyone is in the market. I just wear it directly at my 3 o clock, and can drive/sit a desk at it with no problem and without having to move it. Just make sure you have a ridged belt.
Posted on 6/23/21 at 9:40 am to BruslyTiger
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Also, be certain of all applicable guns laws of where you are traveling to. Many people have been arrested for magazine capacity violation in certain "Progressive" states.
Good call on that. I know to lookout for the laws pertaining to a carry license crossing over.
Thankfully (for the purpose of law), the primary pistol I carry only holds 7 in the mags so that won't be an issue. Will be sure to check into that if I every start bringing the glocks.
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