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It is ok in a locked hard suitcase. It is ok in a locked hard gun case.rdcrags wrote:I am surprised to hear that it is O.K. to have the gun in a hard suitcase but not in a locked gun case.
The don't put the "STEAL ME" sign on it any more.striker55 wrote: . . . they put a banner around it stating that it contained a firearm.
I understand that the "gun rug" itself is not adequate. But if that is then locked inside a hard suitcase, would that not qualify? The hard suitcase becomes the hard case. I guess my question is does the gun have to be in a hard gun case? Does a gun in a hard suitcase have to be in anything else?jimlongley wrote:"Gun Rugs" do not comply with the requirement for a hard case and if discovered will be dealt with. I have, personally, sent someone off to buy a hard case at a nearby store because they had their gun in a gun rug. WHen the law says hard sided, it means hard sided.mgood wrote:Any lockable hard case will be fine. It could be in a soft "gun-rug" type zipper case if that is locked inside a hard suitcase.
Any lockable hard case will be fine. It could be in a soft "gun-rug" type zipper case if that is locked inside a hard suitcase. Or a hard plastic, locked, gun case such as the one your XD came with will work inside any checked baggage. It doesn't have to be in a pry-bar-proof vault to meet the regulations (though that might help you feel more comfortable), just something that can't be cut open with a knife.ES4Me wrote:Also, says it has to be in a hard sided case. I have a lock box that was given to me as a Christmas gift - but I do not feel it is too secure. Think it could be easily pried open with a screwdriver. Would locking up the original case my XD came in be sufficient? There are holes on the case that appear to be just what this was intended for.
Don't let us run you off. I think you're the expert on this.jimlongley wrote:I see that I am cross posting with someone else, so I'll leave it at that.