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gridboy · 04-23-2008, 07:03 AM

Here's the TSA web page:

TSA: Traveling with Special Items

Some airlines may have additional restrictions. For example,
American requires the ammo to be in the original packaging,
not in magazines.

Transporting Firearms And Ammunition

gridboy

Charlesdht · 04-23-2008, 10:46 AM

any good hard sided case brands you guys know about for cheap

FunkyD · 04-23-2008, 08:17 PM

I'm traveling alone, so I was planning on 1 carry-on and 1 checked-in garmet bag. I was planning on stowing the XD in the case it came in (which has a hole for a lock to go through. The case would be in the garmet bag.

Not to sound stupid here, but I don't fly much. Can I have the checked bag (and thus the XD case) inspected right at check in, then lock it up and take the key with me?

Also, I've never heard of a TSA lock, although that makes sense. Are those available at the airport?

XDConvert9mm · 04-23-2008, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charlesdht

any good hard sided case brands you guys know about for cheap

I have an SKB and a Pelican case that are both ATA rated and are lockable. Each holds 2 pistols and accessories and they cist about $50 each.

mandohack · 04-24-2008, 03:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FunkyD

I'm traveling alone, so I was planning on 1 carry-on and 1 checked-in garmet bag. I was planning on stowing the XD in the case it came in (which has a hole for a lock to go through. The case would be in the garmet bag.

Not to sound stupid here, but I don't fly much. Can I have the checked bag (and thus the XD case) inspected right at check in, then lock it up and take the key with me?

Also, I've never heard of a TSA lock, although that makes sense. Are those available at the airport?

That's exactly where you'll declare the firearm. When you're checking in simply let them know you've got a unloaded firearm to declare. They'll give you a form to sign and then they'll "inspect" it. This inspection varies wildly from airport to airport and from staff to staff. Read my previous post about the signature card and how to handle TSA. Yes, take the key with you, don't leave it with anyone else. If they need to open the case, they'll call you over the PA (hence, staying with the firearm until TSA clears it).

Poolside · 04-24-2008, 03:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TTT

I would recommend when you check your gun, have them do their search of your luggage at the same time, and LOCK YOUR GUN CASE IN YOUR LUGGAGE. This way they don't have to open your luggage later for any security screenings, and no one will see that you have a small, easily stealable gun case.

Great tip for traveling, and keeping your hand gun from going bye-bye.

djturnz · 04-24-2008, 04:15 AM

Maybe this was mentioned but you can't use a skycap, you must check your baggage at the regular counter.

DO NOT USE A TSA LOCK!!!

Once the check in guy gives you the card to put with the gun, it stays locked until you arrive at your destination. They are not allowed to open it without you present. Make sure you have the key on you, not in your luggage. If they feel they need to inspect it further, they must locate you and take you to it. TSA IS NOT ALLOWED TO OPEN YOUR DECLARED GUN CASE.

For the rest of your luggage, TSA locks are avalable at wal-mart in the luggage section. They have a red triangle or circle or something right on it.

spamlovr · 04-24-2008, 12:02 PM

You may want to read this thread to see what you might be up against should anything happen to your firearm.
http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/general-hs2k-sa-xd-talk/21866-frightening-incident.html

Pinetop · 04-25-2008, 01:43 AM

Once you fill out the card and put inside your gun box and lock it, and then lock it inside your suitcase, just follow your bag to the area that TSA is running it through thier X-Ray machine. If they need to open it, you'll be there, and have a key. If you see the bag go through the X-Ray machine and TSA send it on it way, just walk away and head to the gate.

I've checked guns on American Air and America West(US Air) quite a bit, and it not a problem. As a few others have said, go early, as the ticket agent checking you in may not have done it before, and take a little extra time.

Quote:

Originally Posted by FunkyD

I'm traveling alone, so I was planning on 1 carry-on and 1 checked-in garmet bag. I was planning on stowing the XD in the case it came in (which has a hole for a lock to go through. The case would be in the garmet bag.

Not to sound stupid here, but I don't fly much. Can I have the checked bag (and thus the XD case) inspected right at check in, then lock it up and take the key with me?

Also, I've never heard of a TSA lock, although that makes sense. Are those available at the airport?

jblakk · 04-25-2008, 02:27 AM

You can get a TSA approved lock almost anywhere luggae is sold. Remember only use the TSA lock on your luggage, and a real lock on your firearm.

04-23-2008, 10:46 AM	#12
Charlesdht XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 129	any good hard sided case brands you guys know about for cheap __________________ Charles' Guns: XD45 Service Bi-tone(Finally...WOOHOO!) Romanian AK-47 Ruger .44 magum Super Blackhawk Hi-Point C-9 9mm Saiga 12 w/ pistol grip & folding stock .44 magnum Ruger rifle 7mag BAR Remington 1100 w/ slug barrel ...other assorted hunting rifles/shotguns

04-23-2008, 08:17 PM	#13
FunkyD XDTalk Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 75	I'm traveling alone, so I was planning on 1 carry-on and 1 checked-in garmet bag. I was planning on stowing the XD in the case it came in (which has a hole for a lock to go through. The case would be in the garmet bag. Not to sound stupid here, but I don't fly much. Can I have the checked bag (and thus the XD case) inspected right at check in, then lock it up and take the key with me? Also, I've never heard of a TSA lock, although that makes sense. Are those available at the airport? __________________ - Funky D in Sweet Home Alabama Springfield XD-9 Kel-Tec PF-9 Ancient 22 Long/Mag Revolver

04-24-2008, 04:15 AM	#17
djturnz XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: PA Posts: 243	Maybe this was mentioned but you can't use a skycap, you must check your baggage at the regular counter. DO NOT USE A TSA LOCK!!! Once the check in guy gives you the card to put with the gun, it stays locked until you arrive at your destination. They are not allowed to open it without you present. Make sure you have the key on you, not in your luggage. If they feel they need to inspect it further, they must locate you and take you to it. TSA IS NOT ALLOWED TO OPEN YOUR DECLARED GUN CASE. For the rest of your luggage, TSA locks are avalable at wal-mart in the luggage section. They have a red triangle or circle or something right on it. __________________ From Pennsylvania? Check out http://www.pafoa.org/forum/ tell em djturnz sent ya. XD9 SC Black Polished Barrel hood and Muzzle XD45 Compact - Tactical in FDE

04-24-2008, 12:02 PM	#18
spamlovr XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Washougal, WA كافر Posts: 465	You may want to read this thread to see what you might be up against should anything happen to your firearm. http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/general-hs2k-sa-xd-talk/21866-frightening-incident.html __________________ Memento Mori (Remember, you are mortal) When seconds count, the police are only minutes away! People who are pissed at the government have generally underestimated their neighbors. Ziltoid The Omniscient for Supreme World Ruler 2008: "I am so omniscient, if there were 2 omniscient beings in the omniverse, I would be both of them! Bring me your planet's finest cup of coffee!"

04-25-2008, 02:27 AM	#20
jblakk XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 385	You can get a TSA approved lock almost anywhere luggae is sold. Remember only use the TSA lock on your luggage, and a real lock on your firearm. __________________ -Everything in Moderation - Including moderation -God didn't make all people equal...Colt did. - Hadalgo Taurus bi-tone PT-111 millenium(9mm) SA XD-9 with Trijicon SA XD-40sc Ruger Secutity-Six 4" Bicentenial model(.357)

04-23-2008, 07:03 AM	#11
gridboy XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 23	Here's the TSA web page: TSA: Traveling with Special Items Some airlines may have additional restrictions. For example, American requires the ammo to be in the original packaging, not in magazines. Transporting Firearms And Ammunition gridboy

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