Originally Posted by essxjay
Not to put so fine a point on it, but screw the notion of a TSA-approved lock. Put your own lock on. Checked bags with declared firearms cannot be open without the owner present, therefore obviating the need for TSA-sanctioned hardware.
ESSXJAY, how does TSA know the bag has a declared firearm inside...and thus doesn't cut the non-TSA lock??
Exterior markings are prohibited that indicate a firearm is inside.