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Interesting thread. I do quite a bit of traveling in my job, so this thread is immensely helpful. I do have a couple of questions.

1. I see mention of a "hardsided container". Are there specifics about what constitues hardsided container? Does it matter if the gun case is made of hard plastic, or must it be made of metal?
2. I am unclear about the use of magazines as proper storages of ammunition. I understand that the ammo can be kept in boxes inside of the locked case. Can you keep loaded magazines inside the locked case as well?
3. Does the lock on the case have to have a key, or can it be a combination lock as well?
4. Does the locked case have to have any declarations that it contains a firearm? I seem to recall that a rule that any case that contained a firearm had to be labeled that it contained a firearm.
5. I am a little confused about the discussions of TSA being able to handle a firearm? Is it okay for a TSA agent to request that you open the case containing the firearm? Is it okay for the TSA agent to pickup and handle the firearm?