Will this locking ammo box be acceptable to the authorities ?

[M70375!]

In an effort to conserve space in my checked bag, I made this locking device on an old 60 round Case Gaurd ammo box. It is much smaller than the box I have been using to transport 3 factory ammo boxes. Just wondering if it will be acceptable

 

[Raven]

It's an interesting decision, but I'm afraid the authorities won't appreciate it.

 

[M70375!]

It's an interesting decision, but I'm afraid the authorities won't appreciate it.

Why do you think that?

 

[Oil & Dirt]

To you and I it looks like it’s as functional as anything you can buy on the market. Now put yourself in SAPS or Harare or wherever your destination is with people who might not share the same practical mindset. Seems to me like too much of a chance of an issue that has other solutions too readily available

 

[375Fox]

I hope this is meant as a joke. If you are made to check that separately it will not hold up. Ammo rolling around the cargo area of plane or baggage area is a good way to get a bunch of additional restrictions added to traveling with firearms and ammo. Put your ammo boxes into a crush proof case and lock it.

 

[Rafiki]

View attachment 694925View attachment 694926In an effort to conserve space in my checked bag, I made this locking device on an old 60 round Case Gaurd ammo box. It is much smaller than the box I have been using to transport 3 factory ammo boxes. Just wondering if it will be acceptable

I admire the enginuity plus if gave me a good chuckle.

 

[hunt4fun]

There are a number of inexpensive plastic and lockable boxes that will do the job nicely. After several trips, I still have not been asked to see the box. But, I have been asked if I had the ammo box locked.

 

[M70375!]

To you and I it looks like it’s as functional as anything you can buy on the market. Now put yourself in SAPS or Harare or wherever your destination is with people who might not share the same practical mindset. Seems to me like too much of a chance of an issue that has other solutions too readily available

so much for trying to save space I guess

 

[JimP]

When you don't need that much clothing on a hunt it isn't that hard to put a good box into it, and remember you can place a few other things into it as well. Just stay under 11 lbs.

You'll also need a way to attach a baggage tag to it along with a luggage tag.

A small 30 caliber plastic ammo can works nicely.

 

[M70375!]

When you don't need that much clothing on a hunt it isn't that hard to put a good box into it, and remember you can place a few other things into it as well. Just stay under 11 lbs.

You'll also need a way to attach a baggage tag to it along with a luggage tag.

A small 30 caliber plastic ammo can works nicely.

Thanks, but last year I never had any tags of any kind on my ammo box. It was in the bottom of my checked bag.

 

[towserthemouser]

To you and I it looks like it’s as functional as anything you can buy on the market. Now put yourself in SAPS or Harare or wherever your destination is with people who might not share the same practical mindset. Seems to me like too much of a chance of an issue that has other solutions too readily available

Do you remember that scene in 2001 Space Odyssey with the early hominids staring in wonder at the mysterious monolith?

You can trust me when I tell you: will see similar looks from the security chaps in OR Tambo and especially in Harare....... they ain't never seen that thing, they don't have it in their manual, and they're not having it. That would be my guess.

A Pelican 1300 is a secure and compact way to hold 5kg of ammo (about 4 or possibly 5 boxes, depending on what caliber), and will easily accommodate a small TSA or combo lock. And they've seen it thousands of times and won't bat an eye.

I did put an ID tag (stamped leather with metal wire retaining loop) on mine and and an Apple AirTag inside. You don't need an ID tag when it's inside your duffel bag on a flight to and from the USA. But if you're flying from OR Tambo to elsewhere in RSA or Africa, SAPS will want you to take the ammo box out of your duffel bag and check it separately, and then the ID tag and the Apple AirTag will come into play. And the nice strong Pelican 1300 will be a good choice to face the baggage gorillas.

By the way, Sam's Club sells a 4-pack of Apple AirTags for about $80, I bet Costco has them too.

My two cents.

 

[JimP]

Thanks, but last year I never had any tags of any kind on my ammo box. It was in the bottom of my checked bag.

I believe that we all are presuming that you are flying within South Afric.

If that box just sits within your checked bag then it should be fine

 

[Green Chile]

Do you remember that scene in 2001 Space Odyssey with the early hominids staring in wonder at the mysterious monolith?

You can trust me when I tell you: will see similar looks from the security chaps in OR Tambo and especially in Harare....... they ain't never seen that thing, they don't have it in their manual, and they're not having it. That would be my guess.

That's why I laughed...picturing SAPS looking at that and trying to figure out what it is. Then there are 5 of them looking at it and opening their 3 ring binders to find a photo of it.

 

[TOBY458]

Like others have said, if you anticipate having to check this ammo box separately on a flight from SA to anywhere else in Africa, you need a legitimate ammo box. I suggest a pelican or similar with good solid hinges. Not those cheap boxes with plastic hinges. And even if you’re flying straight to SA with no other flights, I’d still buy a good ammo box. Why pay big money to hunt and then scrimp on your equipment?

 

[Russ16]

Agree with all this. Why overthink when there are good tested options.

 

[TOBY458]

That's why I laughed...picturing SAPS looking at that and trying to figure out what it is. Then there are 5 of them looking at it and opening their 3 ring binders to find a photo of it.

Watching the “officials” in Zimbabwe literally count ammo one by one is frustrating enough! Can you imagine the circus that would ensue when they saw that contraption? Lol!

 

[Jeff505]

I would think this post is a joke, you can buy a better ammo case that would both protect the product and be acceptable for travel cheaper then this albatross.

 

[M70375!]

Do you remember that scene in 2001 Space Odyssey with the early hominids staring in wonder at the mysterious monolith?

You can trust me when I tell you: will see similar looks from the security chaps in OR Tambo and especially in Harare....... they ain't never seen that thing, they don't have it in their manual, and they're not having it. That would be my guess.

A Pelican 1300 is a secure and compact way to hold 5kg of ammo (about 4 or possibly 5 boxes, depending on what caliber), and will easily accommodate a small TSA or combo lock. And they've seen it thousands of times and won't bat an eye.

I did put an ID tag (stamped leather with metal wire retaining loop) on mine and and an Apple AirTag inside. You don't need an ID tag when it's inside your duffel bag on a flight to and from the USA. But if you're flying from OR Tambo to elsewhere in RSA or Africa, SAPS will want you to take the ammo box out of your duffel bag and check it separately, and then the ID tag and the Apple AirTag will come into play. And the nice strong Pelican 1300 will be a good choice to face the baggage gorillas.

By the way, Sam's Club sells a 4-pack of Apple AirTags for about $80, I bet Costco has them too.

My two cents.

Thanks. One of my PHs from last year just told me that no black man in Africa is going to give a damm about my ammo box as long as it is locked. Going to Joberg and driving to a border crossing by Kruger into Mozambique

 

[M70375!]

Watching the “officials” in Zimbabwe literally count ammo one by one is frustrating enough! Can you imagine the circus that would ensue when they saw that contraption? Lol!

My ph just texted and said it should be fine and so did the ph I hunted with last year. It is the number of rounds and caliber they care about, not the box as long as it is locked.

 

[M70375!]

Like others have said, if you anticipate having to check this ammo box separately on a flight from SA to anywhere else in Africa, you need a legitimate ammo box. I suggest a pelican or similar with good solid hinges. Not those cheap boxes with plastic hinges. And even if you’re flying straight to SA with no other flights, I’d still buy a good ammo box. Why pay big money to hunt and then scrimp on your equipment?

just trying to save space in the checked bag and it will certainly protect the ammo, it is going to be tucked away in the checked bag.
I would think this post is a joke, you can buy a better ammo case that would both protect the product and be acceptable for travel cheaper then this albatross.