Gun cases for airlines????

[KimberCarry]

I'm going out to New Mexico for a Mule deer and antalope hunt next year. YEA!!! I have been looking for a hard travel case for two rifles. Dose anybody have one they like? I figure spend the money once and have a case for life insted of going cheap and end up with a damaged gun. Thanks in advance for anybodys thoughts,,,

 

[dtkw]

Pelican makes some really nice gun cases, single, double, or more guns. They are pricey but very tough. Downside, it's heavy but come with wheels, so you can pull. They have two reinforced metal on the lock 2 lock holes where you put the locks on.

 

[jmb79]

Pelican makes some good cases. Other options are Starlight New Innovative Products, Inc. - Starlight Cases - World's Strongest Protective Cases - Unconditional Lifetime Warranty - Virtually Indestructible and Hardigg: Welcome to Hardigg Cases, The Most Reliable Transport Solutions in the World

 

[Farmritch]

Icc Aluminum Double Scoped Rifle Case, Shooting Supplies, Icc at Sportsman's Guide

Check the aluminum ones in sportsmans guide I love mine, and they are airline compliant

 

[SamW]

Warwick custom cases made my shotgun combo case. Really, it's hard to go wrong with a pelican case though.

 

[Indecision]

I have no experience with Pelican gun cases, but I've got a lot of experience with thier cases in general. I agree, you can't go wrong. They are built to last for sure.

 

[redneckpastor]

any pictures? pictures help me out a lot

 

[redneckmedic]

any pictures? pictures help me out a lot

Google Image Result for http://www.gun-cases.net/pelican-1750.jpg

 

[Hillbilly]

You won't go wrong with the Pelican cases. I've toured all over the world with them, and they are the only case I will fly with.

 

[thomjb]

Agree with Pelican

 

[slow1911s]

Pelican is the standard.

 

[kevinj110]

The gun cases on LarueTactical.com are nice they are the ones Chris talks about on the Magpul video. But yead pelicans are really nice.

 

[muncie21]

Lots of good gun case recommendations here.

One additional thought...I would not pay too much attention to the locks/locking features of the cases (with regard to airline transport) as you have to include a key or use a TSA approved (they have the master key) lock when you transport in the air.

 

[Indecision]

Also, to the OP, Storm cases are good too.

Lots of good gun case recommendations here.

One additional thought...I would not pay too much attention to the locks/locking features of the cases (with regard to airline transport) as you have to include a key or use a TSA approved (they have the master key) lock when you transport in the air.

That's not accurate. They screen it before you give it to them and you lock it in front of them so they have no reason to check it again. They wouldn't need you to provide them with a key if it was a tsa lock.

TSA: Traveling with Special Items

The container must be locked. A locked container is defined as one that completely secures the firearm from access by anyone other than you. Cases that can be pulled open with little effort do not meet this criterion. The pictures provided here illustrate the difference between a properly packaged and an improperly packaged firearm.

We recommend that you provide the key or combination to the security officer if he or she needs to open the container. You should remain present during screening to take the key back after the container is cleared. If you are not present and the security officer must open the container, we or the airline will make a reasonable attempt to contact you. If we can't contact you, the container will not be placed on the plane. Federal regulations prohibit unlocked gun cases (or cases with broken locks) on aircraft.

 

[SamW]

Agreed. I always lock my cased with a NON-TSA lock. If they want to open again after inspecting/screening, they can come find me.

 

[KimberCarry]

Thanks for the info very helpful... I'll look into all of them and let you know were I end up.

 

[Hoosier8]

Agreed. I always lock my cased with a NON-TSA lock. If they want to open again after inspecting/screening, they can come find me.

You are not supposed to use a TSA lock on a gun case, only on the suitcase it is in.

I tape my name and cell on the outside of the gun case. I have also used a Glock case with one U shaped lock over the handle which works fine for handgunsand I have never had any problems with that but have never traveled with rifles.

 

[aclark]

Just a little fyi, I believe Storm cases were recently bought by Pelican. I'm in the market too, so make sure you post up what you end up with so we can gawk over it.

 

[Apokalypsi]

Pelican hands down. I have a 1750 and a 1650 and plan on getting more of their cases. I absolutely love them.

 

[CountryBoy19]

Google Image Result for http://www.gun-cases.net/pelican-1750.jpg

What you did there, I see it.

Actually, I'm not sure if that is your photo or not, but there is a pelican case within a pelican case. I can only wonder why. Does something need extra, extra special protection?

Anyways, yeah, I'll go ahead and add to it. Pelican FTW. I have a Pelican 1400 that I found cheap used on Craigslist, I keep my .30 cal suppressor and a few other items in it. I've been wanting to get a larger one to put actual guns in, but the budget just won't allow that right now.