Secure for Flight Operations

boerep · July 11th, 2009, 12:27 AM

I have read all the various Airlines rules for transporting your personal Firearm. What I would like to know is what method do you Ladies and Gents use. ie.. Particular brand, Why, and what security features does your particular choice afford you, and still comply with FAA, Homeland Security, and the respectful airlines.

Regards Rick

HowardCohodas · July 11th, 2009, 03:51 AM

I use a Secure-IT safe, also sold as center-of-mass car safe.

The cable is linked to the internal structure of my nondescript checked luggage.

sheepdog · July 12th, 2009, 09:50 AM

Same as above because it takes up a minimal amount of room and offers some security in case I have to leave it in the room, hidden/cable locked to something.

boerep · July 13th, 2009, 02:35 AM

Thanks Gents, I just purchased one from Cabelas. I hope the odor problem is fixed. MSO would not be pleased.

Regards
Rick

retsupt99 · July 13th, 2009, 12:20 PM

I don't use my CoM safe for airline travel because of the need for TSA locks.
I take my CoM safe along for car security, but for airline travel I just use a simple (lockable) case to store in my luggage...locked with a TSA lock.

Travel has never been a problem.

HITCH KING · July 13th, 2009, 02:20 PM

I too have a COM safe and I swapped out the cyclinder for a little bit better one. I slipped the cable thru the pull up handle inside the suitcase. I also added a lock thru the ejection port and mag well. There are a few post about Airline travel. Double check airlines regs and TSA regs. Print everything and have it handy with you. I flew out of NY to Orlando and back with out a hic-up. The way to should be.

HowardCohodas · July 13th, 2009, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by retsupt99

... for airline travel I just use a simple (lockable) case to store in my luggage...locked with a TSA lock.

Travel has never been a problem.

My understanding is that this is specifically against the TSA rules. The gun is supposed to be in a container that only you have the key for.

sheepdog · August 8th, 2009, 12:11 PM

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Thanks Gents, I just purchased one from Cabelas. I hope the odor problem is fixed. MSO would not be pleased.

Best of luck with it. I have aired mine out repeatedly, but that chemical odor on the foam pad is still there, though not as bad. Fabreeze and ventilation haven't worked.

RemMod597 · September 4th, 2009, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sheepdog

Best of luck with it. I have aired mine out repeatedly, but that chemical odor on the foam pad is still there, though not as bad. Fabreeze and ventilation haven't worked.

Maybe try some activated charcoal, like for aquarium filters. Charcoal absorbs just about anything.

ccman · September 4th, 2009, 10:51 PM

My understanding is that this is specifically against the TSA rules. The gun is supposed to be in a container that only you have the key for.

I believe You are right Sir.

July 11th, 2009, 12:27 AM	#1
boerep Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Sarasota County Florida Posts: 59	Secure for Flight Operations I have read all the various Airlines rules for transporting your personal Firearm. What I would like to know is what method do you Ladies and Gents use. ie.. Particular brand, Why, and what security features does your particular choice afford you, and still comply with FAA, Homeland Security, and the respectful airlines. Regards Rick

July 11th, 2009, 03:51 AM	#2
HowardCohodas Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canton, OH Posts: 852	I use a Secure-IT safe, also sold as center-of-mass car safe. The cable is linked to the internal structure of my nondescript checked luggage. __________________ Howard *I carry a gun because I can't carry a cop!!*

July 12th, 2009, 09:50 AM	#3
sheepdog Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 581	Same as above because it takes up a minimal amount of room and offers some security in case I have to leave it in the room, hidden/cable locked to something. __________________ What Would Gumby Do?

July 13th, 2009, 02:35 AM	#4
boerep Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Sarasota County Florida Posts: 59	Secure-IT safe Thanks Gents, I just purchased one from Cabelas. I hope the odor problem is fixed. MSO would not be pleased. Regards Rick

July 13th, 2009, 12:20 PM	#5
retsupt99 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 22,720	I don't use my CoM safe for airline travel because of the need for TSA locks. I take my CoM safe along for car security, but for airline travel I just use a simple (lockable) case to store in my luggage...locked with a TSA lock. Travel has never been a problem. __________________ "That I cannot do." "Give this to, uh, Clemenza. I want reliable people, people who aren't going to be carried away. After all we're not murderers in spite of what this undertaker thinks." *********************************** NRA Life Member

July 13th, 2009, 02:20 PM	#6
HITCH KING Distinguished Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Nassau, NY(Long Island) Posts: 1,775	I too have a COM safe and I swapped out the cyclinder for a little bit better one. I slipped the cable thru the pull up handle inside the suitcase. I also added a lock thru the ejection port and mag well. There are a few post about Airline travel. Double check airlines regs and TSA regs. Print everything and have it handy with you. I flew out of NY to Orlando and back with out a hic-up. The way to should be.

September 4th, 2009, 10:51 PM	#10
ccman Distinguished Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: CT, USA Posts: 1,388	My understanding is that this is specifically against the TSA rules. The gun is supposed to be in a container that only you have the key for. I believe You are right Sir.

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