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sjfcontrol wrote:Actually, I used to think this too. However, I was corrected on this board. Seems the lock on the hard-case doesn't HAVE to be non-TSA, but it CAN be.

I agree, you are accurately stating the regs. I awkwardly worded my point, in that the non-TSA lock on the case is not required by regs but anyone with common sense would do so. No-one one should desire to put a TSA lock on their gun case.

Regarding a TSA lock on the suitcase, people are right, you are not required to use a TSA lock, but I don't want to risk having my luggage cut open.

gigag04 wrote:Dangit. Where do I get a TSA lock? I have just have a small gold master lock to loop through the zippers. Can I get it at the airport?

Also - should I leave the whole thing unlocked on the way up, and so I can do the whole show and tell thing for TSA?

I would not lock the suitcase until checking the bag.

Anywhere locks are sold will have TSA locks -- Walmart, Home Depot, Lowe's etc. Just look for the TSA approved logo on the packaging.

apostate wrote:Technically speaking, the ammunition and magazines do not need to be inside the locked pistol case, but that keeps things organized.

Last time I flew, I had 250 rounds of .45 ACP in the suitcase, while the pistol was in the pistol case.

gigag04 wrote:Confirming this conforms to their guidlines.

Just make sure that the lock for the pistol case is NOT a TSA lock, while the lock on your suitcase holding the pistol case IS a TSA lock.

I know it is counter-intuitive, but that is how they require it.