Air travel with firearms-TSA Or Non-TSA locks

[troutkingmaster]

For anyone that has traveled did you use non-TSA locks or TSA approved? Apparently TSA regs require Non-TSA locks for firearms so absolutely no one besides you (anyone with a TSA master key) can access the case. I've also heard that if you use a non-TSA lock, it will surely get cut. 

As much as I don't like anyone with a TSA key having access to my case, that sounds better than the locks being cutoff and replaced with zip ties or the like. 

[aanderud]

Everything I've read says you're supposed to lock it with a NON-TSA lock that ONLY YOU have access to.  You will have to open/display it for them to prove it is unloaded (usually right when you declare it at check-in).  They should then re-lock it using your lock, put a sticker on it saying it's been inspected and proven to be unloaded, and if anyone else should need to open that case, you'll be paged using the overhead paging system at the airport.

[troutkingmaster]

I have also read how it is supposed to work, but lets face it, may all depend on which blue shirt you run in to. My case has locking latches so I will lock those and maybe a padlock for additional security.  I already have 2 TSA approved locks orders so if they gave me any grief, I could use them.

 

 

Edited September 9, 2015 by troutkingmaster