Originally Posted by
Caradoc
Why? So the TSA can just destroy those, too?
(Or try to, anyway?)
I like the "firearm" method, but it still calls for hardsided luggage. But without the "firearm" paperwork, I have a sinking feeling that the TSA would simply destroy the Pelican case trying to get the lock off of it.
Heck, they might destroy it anyway, even with the "firearm" paperwork, just because they can.
I've seen evidence of them attempting to open my luggage, but they have never succeeded.
After the first time I saw that, I etched my name and cell number directly above the lock attachment point... Now they usually page me to get the key, and I've been able to witness the search (sometimes I have to show them the FAR 1544.293 text that states that I have to be present).
I put the flare guns in my luggage EVERY TIME I fly (and check bags) in the US. I haven't traveled outside the US since I started using this method. I'll be transiting thru Canada next week, so I have to do a little research and see if I can take my flare guns thru YVR without creating an international incident.
I do NOT recommend using small hard cases (pistol cases) inside of soft sided luggage... they can, and do, (see the Israeli Pistol debacle) steal the small cases, which are easily smuggled out of the airport inside backpacks, etc. Large travel cases are not as easy to spirit away with no one else noticing.