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    I hear you on that....I usually travel early in the mornings during the week but since being on this project for almost a year, I started traveling Sunday afternoons. The first time on a Sunday was funny because there were maybe 30 to 40 people behind me in line. I opened the case, showed her that it was clear and secured it after signing my paperwork.

    The looks are priceless from the other passengers though. Kids love it!

    Quote Originally Posted by Irish View Post
    I think that's a good thing. The only purpose it seemed to serve was scaring the shit out of other travelers.

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    There are many previous threads about flying with long and hand guns here already. As I recall, a couple are particularly good, having cites for the various airline, FAA regs, and USCs.

    Quote Originally Posted by MistWolf View Post
    Some seasoned travelers suggest breaking down the rifle and using a shorter case that doesn't look like a typical rifle case to reduce chances of it drawing attention to itself
    Good advice. Dropping that case inside a nondescript soft luggage bag of some sort further obscures the contents.

    Quote Originally Posted by FromMyColdDeadHand View Post
    Duct tape works till they want to see in the case. I find that the ammo anywhere near the gun will cause them to look into the gun case.
    Yup. Sometimes, less is more.

    Denver (Frontier) is really good about flying with guns, never a problem.
    Denver is excellent. Their TSA screeners have been good to me as well.

    Quote Originally Posted by Buckaroo View Post
    This chamber clearing thing has lessened in recent years in my experience...

    I understand their desire to confirm the gun is unloaded but most airline employees would not know the difference...

    I have not been directed to show clear in recent memory, just asked if it was unloaded.Buckaroo
    I've had ticket agents ask several times in the last year or two. Each time, I ask them if I understood them correctly...that they want me to handle a firearm in plain view of everyone in the terminal. Then, I politely decline until I speak with a supervisor or GSC, who have me sign the declaration card.
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    I cant thank you guys enough for all your help and good advice, pics etc. Most likely it will be broken down and put into a smaller case. I have Pmags with the covers, not too worried about ammo since im not taking a hunting trip. There is a few outfitters here that sell the pelican cases, a very good investment I must say. I originally thought about just shipping it to myself.
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    I've traveled plenty of times with a handgun. I've yet to travel with a rifle, in particular an AR-15. That said a recent trip 2 months ago has convinced me to do it. While checking in my luggage at BWI, a soldier in uniform traveling with his M4 checked his rifle onto the exact same flight as me.

    He was using a Pelican iM3200 case with custom foam. After declaring the firearm, the attendant simply him to open the case.. he unlocked both locks.. she peeked.. that was good enough for her.. he applied both locks again and handed the case to her. Simple enough, and exactly the process Ive done dozens of times over with my handgun. While it may have helped he was in uniform, lets be realistic.. anyone can wear a uniform to the counter.

    Since witnessing that event and speaking with the solider. I've also purchased the iM3200. I like that it can carry the rifle, a spare short barreled upper, a sidearm and several magazines all in a very secure case that's meets the size requirements of airlines. The custom foam makes everything very neat and very professional in appearance. I would not hesitate to check my rifle as luggage on future trips.

    About the only hesitation I would have.. is attempting to check *several* loaded magazines. Even if they all were Pmags with the cover. Airlines do have different limits on ammo.. and you might get by with a a couple of loaded mags, but its much easier to simply purchase that bulk amount of ammo off the internet and ship it directly to where ever I am headed.

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    [QUOTE=Daekwan;921534]I've traveled plenty of times with a handgun. I've yet to travel with a rifle, in particular an AR-15. That said a recent trip 2 months ago has convinced me to do it. While checking in my luggage at BWI, a soldier in uniform traveling with his M4 checked his rifle onto the exact same flight as me.

    He was using a Pelican iM3200 case with custom foam. After declaring the firearm, the attendant simply him to open the case.. he unlocked both locks.. she peeked.. that was good enough for her.. he applied both locks again and handed the case to her. Simple enough, and exactly the process Ive done dozens of times over with my handgun. While it may have helped he was in uniform, lets be realistic.. anyone can wear a uniform to the counter.

    Since witnessing that event and speaking with the solider. I've also purchased the iM3200. QUOTE]

    I tried finding a price. Mind me askin how much you paid for it? I found the 1700 long case, its 35" which is PERFECT for AR's. I cant find a price on that either.
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    I fly quite frequently with long guns. Its really no different than with handguns except for the size of the case. I have been using a product called Tuffpak for the last several years, especially for overseas flights. It is rugged and has the ability to carry a lot of clothing or other gear inside plus it looks more like its got golf clubs than guns inside which is a plus. Ive recently purchased a short version that will take my shotgun dissasembled or an AR-15 type rifle and its easier to get into a rental car than the long one. Pelican cases are the gold standard but they are heavy and look exactly like what they are. I can put my boots, coat, gunbelt and longgun inside the Tuffpak as well as my range bag full of goodies. This lets me carry a soft suitcase for short stays it works out well.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rob Haught View Post
    I fly quite frequently with long guns. Its really no different than with handguns except for the size of the case. I have been using a product called Tuffpak for the last several years, especially for overseas flights. It is rugged and has the ability to carry a lot of clothing or other gear inside plus it looks more like its got golf clubs than guns inside which is a plus. Ive recently purchased a short version that will take my shotgun dissasembled or an AR-15 type rifle and its easier to get into a rental car than the long one. Pelican cases are the gold standard but they are heavy and look exactly like what they are. I can put my boots, coat, gunbelt and longgun inside the Tuffpak as well as my range bag full of goodies. This lets me carry a soft suitcase for short stays it works out well.
    I just went to the site and checked them out. Very cool. I like the shap. Also VERY pricey. I know it worth it if youre carrying alot of money invested. What model do you have?
    Quote Originally Posted by Split66 View Post
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    Quote Originally Posted by BCmJUnKie View Post
    I tried finding a price. Mind me askin how much you paid for it? I found the 1700 long case, its 35" which is PERFECT for AR's. I cant find a price on that either.
    http://www.opticsplanet.net/storm-ca...foam-3200.html

    There you go. $260 with free shipping for the custom foam M4-SF.

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    This is a great thread, i was thinking of asking my self since i travel from FL to New Orleans a lot and well i love me some NOLA however she does have her problems and was considering taking my sidearm on all future trips. I just googled TSA gun case and got quite a few hits.Prob worth the investment if you travel a lot. Now what im wondering is how many airlines insure your gun ? Do they treat it the same way they treat lost luggage? i know the chance of them losing it is slim but i am curious.

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    Quote Originally Posted by philipeggo View Post
    This is a great thread, i was thinking of asking my self since i travel from FL to New Orleans a lot and well i love me some NOLA however she does have her problems and was considering taking my sidearm on all future trips. I just googled TSA gun case and got quite a few hits.Prob worth the investment if you travel a lot. Now what im wondering is how many airlines insure your gun ? Do they treat it the same way they treat lost luggage? i know the chance of them losing it is slim but i am curious.
    From what I understand, the luggage with guns in them get special treatment so they don't get lost between when you drop them off and when you pick them up. I have heard you have to pick them up at the luggage counter so it seems that they keep those bags separate.

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