Hi all,
I have flown multiple times with multiple airlines and checked my shotgun in its locked case when I go home for a hunt. It's some variation of the same routine, show that it's unloaded, fill out the card and lock the card in with the case. Well this time I flew Delta, the employee had me fill out the card etc. She said ok, "stick around for 10 minutes in case TSA needs to inspect your case, if they don't come then just go through security and board". It seemed vague but I waited the 10 minutes and then went on, no one came.
I arrive home and 3 of the 4 locks are broken. Only one is securing the case on the end. Inside is a card from TSA saying they inspected the contents and may have needed to break the locks to gain access. They state they are not liable for broken locks. So now my case is useless and my gun was mostly unsecure. I'll call them Monday but have never had this happen. I'm afraid to fly with another gun or case now. Any tips on avoiding getting your stuff ruined?
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I have flown multiple times with multiple airlines and checked my shotgun in its locked case when I go home for a hunt. It's some variation of the same routine, show that it's unloaded, fill out the card and lock the card in with the case. Well this time I flew Delta, the employee had me fill out the card etc. She said ok, "stick around for 10 minutes in case TSA needs to inspect your case, if they don't come then just go through security and board". It seemed vague but I waited the 10 minutes and then went on, no one came.
I arrive home and 3 of the 4 locks are broken. Only one is securing the case on the end. Inside is a card from TSA saying they inspected the contents and may have needed to break the locks to gain access. They state they are not liable for broken locks. So now my case is useless and my gun was mostly unsecure. I'll call them Monday but have never had this happen. I'm afraid to fly with another gun or case now. Any tips on avoiding getting your stuff ruined?
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