What Type of locks for Gun Case and International Travel?

[Bushog]

Oh, I wasn’t asked for anything, nor called out as all was above board.

 

[Hogpatrol]

If you forget the combo on your TSA lock, follow these easy steps.

 

[mdwest]

The LPL can be a real bummer. Makes even the most secure locks look so simple. Imagine having the confidence to buy a used high security lock, without a key!

I can teach a monkey to pick most basic locks (padlocks, desk/file cabinet locks, common door locks, etc) with very basic tools in just a matter of minutes… it’s really just about understanding how a lock works and then knowing what to “feel” for…

It’s scary how unsecured our homes, vehicles, etc are… and yet people think because they threw a padlock on it, etc that everything is safe..

For stuff I am truly concerned about I prefer Abus or Medico locks… a pro will still get around those systems, but the proverbial monkey with 10 minutes of @mdwest training won’t… and while they aren’t cheap, they’re affordable enough that most people can buy them in number and not have to put a second mortgage on their house

For my gun cases I just use a common master lock… I bought 12 that all have the same key for convenience… the same lock on my fence is the same lock on my trailer is the same lock on my gun case, etc etc… I only have to keep up with one key..

 

[Duke1966]

Has anyone had a rifle stolen while traveling commercial airline? I can't imagine how someone could pull that off. I can see a baggage handler grabbing a wallet out of a bag or some jewelry. But how would that get away with walking out with a rifle? It just seems unlikely and very high risk even for a bad guy.

 

[Hyde Hunter]

Don't use TSA locks. Use locks that only you have the combo/key. If they (TSA) want to see your rifle and ammo they will come and get you to unlock your cases.

not true! my last trip this past April TSA some how opened my master locks after I checked the case. no call no nothing. I only knew they got into the case by the card they left in the case. I have no idea how they opened the locks. there must be a master key out there for them