Will this fly for a locking case to transport an AR-15?

[Exdc]

That's United Airlines.



Can't say I object to their requirements, but CA law doesn't have the same thing.

Are you saying that we can't check weapons in CA? As long as it's in a completely hard sided case with NON-TSA locks, I thought we were good to go? Just declare at the check in counter?


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[Exdc]

Will this fly for a locking case to transport an AR-15?

Are you saying that we can't check weapons in CA? As long as it's in a completely hard sided case with NON-TSA locks, I thought we were good to go? Just declare at the check in counter?


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Have you ever done any traveling before? Have you seen what the baggage monkeys do to luggage? Even if that case was acceptable by the airline would you really want to trust your firearm in it? And at least try to pick a case that doesn't scream "hey there's a gun in here come steal me!"

Luggage monkeys can't get in because you aren't allowed to use TSA locks.

No one can fall for this troll or this is a challenge for the dumbest post ever. Most bags have a brass type ring on the closed end. A TSA lock through the zipper and the ring will suffice. The handles is stoopid... lol

YOU CANNOT USE TSA LOCKS!

I'm going to find the guidelines that I located for flying with firearms. It's really informative.

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[XD40Kyle]

I have a plano hard case that I got at big5 for 15 and I have a soft case that I got on midway, its even on sale for $18. the soft case can be locked at the zipper with a small lock, like you'd lock your luggage with

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/939239907/midwayusa-tactical-rifle-case-with-6-pockets

[Exdc]

Will this fly for a locking case to transport an AR-15?

I have a plano hard case that I got at big5 for 15 and I have a soft case that I got on midway, its even on sale for $18. the soft case can be locked at the zipper with a small lock, like you'd lock your luggage with

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/939...with-6-pockets

You CANNOT check a firearm in any zippered bag. The case must be completely hard sided.

Okay apparently we need more education on this. @Librarian, If I make a writeup, can it be stickied?


Edit: here is where I got most of my information. Haven't flown with guns yet, but this is what the majority of other sources I found agree with, and covers almost all, if not all the bases.

http://blog.beretta.com/10-gun-tips-you-need-to-know-about-flying-with-guns

There is also a good video I'll look for again.

Edit: Good video, but a different one...

https://youtu.be/7FbLww4iOJU

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[Librarian]

Are you saying that we can't check weapons in CA? As long as it's in a completely hard sided case with NON-TSA locks, I thought we were good to go? Just declare at the check in counter?


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Since the thread did not begin with airlines, I'm not talking about them at all.

Someone posted (what seems to be) the United Airlines requirements. They're free to require whatever they find appropriate. California does not impose those requirements for general transport of long guns.

[Cokebottle]

Why is everyone talking about air transport?

Because OP said "Will this fly"

[XDJYo]

Just don't let the agent at the next desk over catch you with it.

United accepts shooting equipment as checked baggage in hard-sided, securely locked firearms cases or containers. Locked cases that can easily be opened are not permitted. All firearms cases must meet the following safety criteria in order to be accepted for travel:

Are we talking air transport or raw?

Why is everyone talking about air transport?

Have you ever done any traveling before? Have you seen what the baggage monkeys do to luggage? Even if that case was acceptable by the airline would you really want to trust your firearm in it? And at least try to pick a case that doesn't scream "hey there's a gun in here come steal me!"

Wtf did i just read

Luggage monkeys can't get in because you aren't allowed to use TSA locks.

YOU CANNOT USE TSA LOCKS!

I'm going to find the guidelines that I located for flying with firearms. It's really informative.

You CANNOT check a firearm in any zippered bag. The case must be completely hard sided.

Okay apparently we need more education on this. @Librarian, If I make a writeup, can it be stickied?

Since the thread did not begin with airlines, I'm not talking about them at all.

Someone posted (what seems to be) the United Airlines requirements. They're free to require whatever they find appropriate. California does not impose those requirements for general transport of long guns.

Because OP said "Will this fly"

This thread has me LOL-ing!!!!

[Exdc]

Since the thread did not begin with airlines, I'm not talking about them at all.

Someone posted (what seems to be) the United Airlines requirements. They're free to require whatever they find appropriate. California does not impose those requirements for general transport of long guns.

Got it. But basically if someone wants to fly with guns, they have to follow all the regulations. California/other state/destination, TSA, Federal, and airline. I think the information I posted covers most domestic flying.


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[tradecraft]

Because OP said "Will this fly"

Sigh. lol

[Drew Eckhardt]

they're like $125 and unwieldy

Hard cases start at $20 and a svelte four pounds barely bigger than one gun:

https://smile.amazon.com/Plano-Rimfire-Sporting-Black-Large/dp/B00KJNIY24

$70 gets you a beefy 14 pound baggage-handler resistant case.

https://smile.amazon.com/Plano-Weather-Tactical-Case-42-Inch/dp/B00G9QOBX6

I've squeezed a pair of rifles in mine, and the usual long gun plus pair of handguns fit great.

Shop at smile.amazon.com and select CRPA as your charity to give them 0.5% of purchases from Amazon.

[32blownhemi]

Just don't let the agent at the next desk over catch you with it.

LMAO! good one!

[enorbit3]

FAIL.

Cable Locks thru the action of a firearm DO NOT meet the legal requirement for a LOCKED CONTAINER.

BTW, there are LOTS of Soft Cases that can be properly secured via the zippers.

Well, since non-RAWs ordinarily need not be locked, that really isn't a problem ...

Enorbit3, you can use those things if you like, but as Sniper says, they have no legal application in legal gun transport. Those are a 'checkoff item' for an FFL, before he can deliver the gun. After that, paper weights.

Thank you both for clearing that up for me. It's appreciated!

[lone shooter]

Well, since non-RAWs ordinarily need not be locked, that really isn't a problem ...

We don't hear about folks getting arrested for 'non secure cases', so it would seem that's a low-priority concern of LE.

I'll confess that I use the OP's technique to secure two shotguns for transport to the range.

[Cokebottle]

Padlock through the zipper pulls and it's good to go.
The law does not require a hard-sided case... just a secure locking container.

https://smile.amazon.com/Galati-Gear-Takedown-Rifle-x9-Inch/dp/B003VV2WDI/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1487212284&sr=8-3&keywords=takedown+rifle+bag

[jimbo74]

I have a similar case I got from my lgs for $8. It has 1 zipper, and a small nylon webbing loop near it. Even with a padlock, You could still get the gun out depending on how you manipulate the bag.