On Wed, 09 Sep 2009 07:53:54 -0500, Ignoramus9171
wrote:

On 2009-09-09, Lloyd E. Sponenburgh lloydspinsidemindspring.com wrote:
Gunner,

For the first time, I may have to fly with my sidearm as checked baggage.

I have a Plano Gun Guard lockable case. TSA says "TSA approved locks are
NOT approved for securing firearms". The airline says they "must have TSA
approved locks", and one shooters' magazine article says the same.

Lloyd, call your airline and ask.

i

I didn't have any problems travelling through our small regional
airport with my Dan Wesson .44 and 450 Marlin rifle in a Pelican case
locked with the TSA locks sold by Pelican. My son didn't have any
problems with his case locked with Masters padlocks either, although
he had to unlock it for inspection then relock it. That was through
both MBS and Phoenix.

Pete Keillor