When I flew out of El Paso witha firearm in my checked baggage, the counter person took my bag back to the TSA Inspectors and would not allow me to accompany my bag. I had to unlock everything, hand over my bag unlocked (with gun case unlocked and ammo in the suitcase), and wait until I landed in Houston to find out if the counter person or someone else lifted my CCW from my suitcase before the locks were locked. From Houston to El Paso was just as you described, but the return trip made me very nervous. It's not that I don't trust anybody; okay, yes it is.razoraggie wrote:+1 with KBCraig.
TSA locks on luggage and combination locks on my gun cases. I have flown several times while transporting firearms and the ONLY time the gun case is to be opened is in front of the TSA inspector. It is then locked and tagged until you retrieve your luggage at your destination. There should NEVER EVER EVER be a reason that your gun case is checked after it has been inspected in front of you. If you suspect this has happened, I would personally inform your local TSA office.
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- Wed Dec 19, 2007 9:24 am
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