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thanks i have been looking for this info
4. Give yourself an extra 30 mins prior to departure. (This will account for the check agent that has never dealt with the tactical traveler!)
I think it's the most important point you have mentioned there. But overall it's fantastic post.
just wonderful article. Thanks a lot for sharing.
I traveled yesterday with 1 pelican 1700 case filled with 4 pistols, 1 complete m4 and 1 stripped lower receiver. I discreetly told the gentlemen with US Airways I was checking firearms. He loudly asked at a busy airport "is it a rifle?" I again discreetly stated my case contains firearms. He again asked "is it a rifle?". So I finally got firm and said. "Sir, I have multiple firearms of varrying types, when we go to the side I will open it for you to put the unloaded declaration inside and you will see them."
He finally got the hint but "my cover was blown" and I now had the attention of everyone's eyes fixated on my subtly marked black pelican case with only an unassuming F2S Consulting decal on it.
What's with these people? Why is he so hungry for me to tell him it's a rifle when their firearms policy is the same for all firearms?
California local PD's will arrest anyone in possession of assault weapons, or other "Calif illegal" weapons regardless of circumstances.
You can posses an assault weapon as long as it has a non detachable magazine (bullet button) and a maximum capacity of 10 rounds. Then it's not an assault weapon...
Thanks for the great tips, wish I had them last month when I flew. I recently flew with complete uppers only and notified front counter that even though I didn't have a firearm I had a upper and I wanted TSA as I was there to inspect and give the go ahead so I could lock it. I had a lock that was part of the case and I needed the key to lock it. Everything went smooth but it did take an extra 10 to 15 minutes to get this done but well worth it.
It's been a while since I wrote the original post here. Not that too much has changed in terms of rules and regs but a few minor changes with my travel habits with guns.
Firstly, with regard to the TSA locks on the OP. Disregard that. What I really meant to say there was that make sure the padlock is one that TSA won't think is suspect, like a travel lock on a suitcase!
I now use four strips of gorilla grip tape on my pelican case and carry the role with me in case I need more. I tape down the latches of my Pelican case with it. I always get to the other end and at least two of the latches are opened up. Nothing can come out of the case, I don't want the latches to snap off. Plus it just prevents hands from wondering.
I use padlocks on all of my travel bags also. I sat next to a baggage hander on the way back from a training course. I told a story of how one of them had screwed me over by placing someone else's items in my bags. The baggage handler then let me know that happens all the time! If a bag splits and looses its belongings, they simply stuff the items into the closest bag and hope for the best! So to avoid the explanation, secure all of your bags!
I now use South West for all of my air travel to take advantage of the two free checked bags. I know that when away on business, I will always have a gun case and an 'A' bag with me that I will have to check. South West now saves me over $120.00 in baggage fees. I have not had any problems with the carrier and traveling with weapons at this time. Always make sure you check in 24hrs on the dot prior to your flight though in order to secure a good boarding number.
Safe Travels,