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natehunts · 08-17-2007, 08:10 AM

Does anyone know if the factory gun case that came with my XD45 is airline approved? It is a "hard sided case" and it has the foam lining and it's lockable. Thanks

From TSA:
You must declare all firearms to the airline during the ticket counter check-in process.
The firearm must be unloaded.
The firearm must be in a hard-sided container.
The container must be locked.

From Southwest airlines:
Firearms must be encased in a hard-sided, LOCKED container that is of sufficient strength to withstand normal handling, as follows:

A firearm in a hard-sided, locked container may be placed inside a soft-sided, unlocked suitcase.
A firearm placed inside a hard-sided, locked suitcase does not have to be encased in a container manufactured for the transportation of firearms

**jalley** · 08-17-2007, 08:47 AM

Yes, you can use the factory case for airline travel.

rod.10853 · 08-17-2007, 10:23 AM

I'd say it's good to go. I once used a S&W factory hardcase
much like the Springfield one for such travel.

spamlovr · 08-17-2007, 05:58 PM

Are you sure you want to put your firearm on a passenger airline with all the trouble there has been? I'd rather box it up nice, and send it FedEx overnight well insured.

See this thread for more info, it is happening with such frequency I would not trust the TSA or the baggage handlers with anything valuable or dangerous: A Frightening Incident

**Bycyclist** · 08-17-2007, 06:05 PM

Caution: I just got back from a trip to Michigan where I transported both XD and EMP via checked luggage. The TSA supervisor struck up a conversation with me (fellow XD owner!) and warned me that the mfg hardcase would not be sufficient, given that it still opens a little even when you've locked it with a cable for padlock. He passed it through, but said next time to travel with a case that when locked, doesn't have any space to open at all. I told him about my center-of-mass safes, and he said, exactly what you should use next time.

jeepinbanditrider · 08-17-2007, 06:24 PM

I have traveled out of DFW INTL with my XD locked in my factory case 3 or 4 times now. I used two pad locks though AND locked it into a soft sided bag. I put the pad locks on opposite ends of the handle so it wouldn't have any room to open as I noticed even with one lock on it it could open enough to get the pistol out of it.

I just made sure that the TSA rep checked my firearm AND bag at the same time and they put one of those red tags on it that says it has already been checked by a TSA rep and is good to go so that way they don't try to open the bag later.

xd4life · 08-17-2007, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spamlovr

Are you sure you want to put your firearm on a passenger airline with all the trouble there has been? I'd rather box it up nice, and send it FedEx overnight well insured.

See this thread for more info, it is happening with such frequency I would not trust the TSA or the baggage handlers with anything valuable or dangerous: A Frightening Incident

FED EX company policy is they only allow you to ship to a FFL. So if you do ship FED EX do not let on that it is a complete firearm...

Please don't argue this fact with me, I was at their main hub yesterday going through this cause I want to shoot a match and not take my gun on the plane. It is written in plain english in their book, They will not accept it otherwise...UPS may be different.

**jnclement** · 08-17-2007, 09:43 PM

I bought one of these. Never had any trouble with Southwest. Just hang around until it gets thru TSA. http://www.center-of-mass.com/

jeepinbanditrider · 08-17-2007, 09:46 PM

Anytime you ship a firearm it has to go to an FFL holder. Even C&R weapons have to go to a C&R FFL holder. The only exceptions would be AR uppers which aren't considered "firearms" by the ATF. You could ship your upper and check your lower. Hell I bet you could carry your lower minus the uppoer as carry on I bet no one would know what it is half the time.

edit-also most of the time when you ship a firearm they REQUIRE it be shipped overnight delivery which costs big bucks a lot of times.

ArmyGuy45 · 08-17-2007, 09:47 PM

is it safe though.. i have heard stories of weapons that come up missing...

08-17-2007, 08:10 AM	#1
natehunts XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 13	Factory Gun Case Airline Approved? Does anyone know if the factory gun case that came with my XD45 is airline approved? It is a "hard sided case" and it has the foam lining and it's lockable. Thanks From TSA: You must declare all firearms to the airline during the ticket counter check-in process. The firearm must be unloaded. The firearm must be in a hard-sided container. The container must be locked. From Southwest airlines: Firearms must be encased in a hard-sided, LOCKED container that is of sufficient strength to withstand normal handling, as follows: A firearm in a hard-sided, locked container may be placed inside a soft-sided, unlocked suitcase. A firearm placed inside a hard-sided, locked suitcase does not have to be encased in a container manufactured for the transportation of firearms Last edited by natehunts : 08-17-2007 at 08:19 AM.

08-17-2007, 08:47 AM	#2
jalley XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: WV Posts: 1,409	Yes, you can use the factory case for airline travel. __________________ HS2000 Gen 1, HS2000 Gen 2 sc xd 9mm service xd 45ACP, service xd 9mm tactical xd 45ACP

08-17-2007, 05:58 PM	#4
spamlovr XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Washougal, WA كافر Posts: 483	Are you sure you want to put your firearm on a passenger airline with all the trouble there has been? I'd rather box it up nice, and send it FedEx overnight well insured. See this thread for more info, it is happening with such frequency I would not trust the TSA or the baggage handlers with anything valuable or dangerous: A Frightening Incident __________________ 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!"

08-17-2007, 06:05 PM	#5
Bycyclist XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NorCaliforneeya Posts: 1,824	Caution: I just got back from a trip to Michigan where I transported both XD and EMP via checked luggage. The TSA supervisor struck up a conversation with me (fellow XD owner!) and warned me that the mfg hardcase would not be sufficient, given that it still opens a little even when you've locked it with a cable for padlock. He passed it through, but said next time to travel with a case that when locked, doesn't have any space to open at all. I told him about my center-of-mass safes, and he said, exactly what you should use next time. __________________ =============================================== BYcyclist - the worst day on a ride (or at the range) is better than the best day in the office ===============================================

08-17-2007, 06:24 PM	#6
jeepinbanditrider XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineral Wells, Tx Posts: 4,777	I have traveled out of DFW INTL with my XD locked in my factory case 3 or 4 times now. I used two pad locks though AND locked it into a soft sided bag. I put the pad locks on opposite ends of the handle so it wouldn't have any room to open as I noticed even with one lock on it it could open enough to get the pistol out of it. I just made sure that the TSA rep checked my firearm AND bag at the same time and they put one of those red tags on it that says it has already been checked by a TSA rep and is good to go so that way they don't try to open the bag later. __________________ Stuff USPSA-A59201

08-17-2007, 10:23 AM	#3
rod.10853 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5	I'd say it's good to go. I once used a S&W factory hardcase much like the Springfield one for such travel.

08-17-2007, 09:43 PM	#8
jnclement XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: West Texas Posts: 2,396	I bought one of these. Never had any trouble with Southwest. Just hang around until it gets thru TSA. http://www.center-of-mass.com/ __________________ Contrary to what sells magazines, not all of us are, or want to be SpecOps, SEAL, Recon, Delta, CQB, Ninja, firearm-knife-tactical-death-touch instructors.

08-17-2007, 09:46 PM	#9
jeepinbanditrider XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineral Wells, Tx Posts: 4,777	Anytime you ship a firearm it has to go to an FFL holder. Even C&R weapons have to go to a C&R FFL holder. The only exceptions would be AR uppers which aren't considered "firearms" by the ATF. You could ship your upper and check your lower. Hell I bet you could carry your lower minus the uppoer as carry on I bet no one would know what it is half the time. edit-also most of the time when you ship a firearm they REQUIRE it be shipped overnight delivery which costs big bucks a lot of times. __________________ Stuff USPSA-A59201

08-17-2007, 09:47 PM	#10
ArmyGuy45 XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mesa,AZ / Ft Carson, CO Posts: 3,408	is it safe though.. i have heard stories of weapons that come up missing... __________________ US Army 2005 - Present XD45 Compact - My Carry Suresights Springer Precision Trigger Kit/Bar ( needs install ) NRA Life Member Myspace If they take my guns away ill carry a sword!

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