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#21 ·
Take your gun. I usually travel at least two times a year for last twenty years. They will keep track of gun. As stated above only times misplaced brought out to traveler including two in the morning at a gas station 120 miles from airport.
 
#25 ·
94Doubles said:
Just insure your gun for replacement value and go have fun. If it gets lost, an A400 is easy to replace. Nothing to worry about!
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He is not concerned about flying with an A400, he can rent/borrow an A400 in Florida if he chooses to leave his gun(s) at home…..i am guessing he has a more considerable Trap Gun/combo he is a little anxious about flying with, along with the layover/plane change in route…..

As others have offered, make sure your shootin‘ iron(s) are insured properly, packed and protected in proper case(s), and even take the extra step of adding a gps tracker hidden in the case, and try not to worry about it. Otherwise, leave em at home and shoot a few days with a loaner and have fun.
 
#28 ·
HM_SanDiego said:
He is not concerned about flying with an A400, he can rent/borrow an A400 in Florida if he chooses to leave his gun(s) at home…..i am guessing he has a more considerable Trap Gun/combo he is a little anxious about flying with, along with the layover/plane change in route…..

As others have offered, make sure your shootin‘ iron(s) are insured properly, packed and protected in proper case(s), and even take the extra step of adding a gps tracker hidden in the case, and try not to worry about it. Otherwise, leave em at home and shoot a few days with a loaner and have fun.
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Hundreds of shooters fly to Texas every year with $10,000-$20,000 guns for the World Skeet Championships and the Sporting Clays Nationals.

I rarely ever hear of a gun getting lost or stolen. In most cases, guns that get stolen happen off the airport property, not during the flying process.

Insured and properly cased, there's no reason to worry. Just fly and have fun.
 
#29 ·
SecondChance said:
Hide it in the gun, not case. Cases get pitched right after being stolen. Under recoil pad is nearly your only option.
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Thieves stealing high end guns are already scanning for trackers. Once your case is tossed the gun is gone. Don't waste your time removing your recoil pad.

Trackers are most useful in letting you know your gun has followed you to your destination.

It is also useful in letting the airline know your gun is at a different destination or was maybe left at your connecting airport so they can redirect on another flight.

They are vary valuable when used correctly, however, they won't help you much when trying to catch gun thieves.
 
#30 ·
buckeyeguy1 said:
Wife and I are going to Florida in February for our annual getaway. I plan on shooting at Silver Dollar for a day or two. I called and they have A400s for rent, but I’m not overly hyped about not shooting with my own gun. Especially for registered targets.

I’ve never flown with firearms, but have asked a lot of questions with our preferred airline’s agents at both my departing and arrival airports over my travels this past year. I have a hard SKB case I purchased specifically for travel. I’m comfortable with the rules processes and locations at the airports. The only thing I’m not comfortable with is that we have a layover on our way down. Our return flight is nonstop and I have far less anxiety about that.

What has been your experiences with layovers while traveling with firearms? We’re flying Southwest and have never gad issues with our regular luggage before, but we typically are able to get nonstops most of the time.

Our layover is currently scheduled to be through Atlanta (popular flight delay location).
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Another option is a quality locking golf club case. Plenty of room for multiple guns in soft case, ammo, and clothes, shooting vest what ever. No body looks at stealing golf clubs. Still need to insure it and check in in at TSA. Worked well to Africa, Texas and a few other places.
 
#31 ·
That's why we use pelican cases. Break down guns fit perfect, can pack clothes as well. Ours had zero markings or decals. Just pelican and our locks. And they would have blew their Pampers off if they saw what was in our cases!!!!
 
#32 ·
SecondChance said:
That's why we use pelican cases. Break down guns fit perfect, can pack clothes as well. Ours had zero markings or decals. Just pelican and our locks. And they would have blew their Pampers off if they saw what was in our cases!!!!
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Pelican cases are one of the few good to best options that remain (that don’t weigh a ton) for transporting a firearm on an airplane safely and securely. There are a few other airline safe/approved case options available, but i believe Pelican is the best & most affordable option.

Zero decals, stickers, and markings on the outside = fantastic advice.

Locked case, insured guns, tracking device hidden, and follow the TSA guidelines and go have fun.
 
#33 ·
HM_SanDiego said:
Pelican cases are one of the few good to best options that remain (that don’t weigh a ton) for transporting a firearm on an airplane safely and securely. There are a few other airline safe/approved case options available, but i believe Pelican is the best & most affordable option.

Zero decals, stickers, and markings on the outside = fantastic advice.

Locked case, insured guns, tracking device hidden, and follow the TSA guidelines and go have fun.
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You can also get a TuffPak gun case. It doesn't look like a gun case. It's made by NalPak, who also owns and makes Pelican cases. It's a bit pricier than Pelican.
 
#34 ·
I put my case inside a pelican vault and I have an air tag inside the factory case. Have flown many times without serious issue. My case didn’t make a connection one time but I was able to show them where it was and it came on another flight a couple hours later. The airports are used to it and other than a little extra time I’ve never experienced any issues with declaring and checking it in. They occasionally get a hit on my factory case when they inspect it and have to check it closer but still only adds a few minutes. Mine always comes out wherever the oversized luggage does and they will check your Id.
 
Discussion starter · #35 ·
94Doubles said:
You can also get a TuffPak gun case. It doesn't look like a gun case. It's made by NalPak, who also owns and makes Pelican cases. It's a bit pricier than Pelican.
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I’ve seen those Tuffpaks a couple times. Looks more like your hauling golf clubs.

I went with the SKB case (very similar to Pelican). My buddy is a dealer for them, so he took care of me. I liked the size as it looks like your toting around a guitar. At least if asked in an elevator, it’s a guitar.
 
Discussion starter · #36 ·
Out of curiosity, do you guys that have breakdown cases put the forearm on the barrels during transit? I have room to cut out a special place for a forearm, but I could also use it for chokes/tools/cleaning supplies.
 
#37 ·
buckeyeguy1 said:
Out of curiosity, do you guys that have breakdown cases put the forearm on the barrels during transit? I have room to cut out a special place for a forearm, but I could also use it for chokes/tools/cleaning supplies.
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My factory case that I put in the vault has a separate slot for the forearm so I do have it not on the barrels.
 
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