Anyone used Americase 3 gun case?

[southern_fowler]

In June I had one rifle, cleaning stuff, knife extra scope, binos and flashlights in pelican case. Laid a towel in there covering small stuff. They made me take towel out! This was Delta counter in Houston

Its crazy all the different experiences at the same counter. We flew out of Houston in August of 18 and the delta rep didn't even look in our case, we signed the affidavit that the guns were unloaded and locked them back up to go to TSA.

 

[Hogpatrol]

Gun case inspection goes a little faster when you have a couple pairs of visibly soiled underwear stuffed in with the guns.

 

[PHOENIX PHIL]

Gun case inspection goes a little faster when you have a couple pairs of visibly soiled underwear stuffed in with the guns.

Never buy a used gun case from Hogpatrol.......check!

 

[Hogpatrol]

Never buy a used gun case from Hogpatrol.......check!

 

[TRAVEL EXPRESS]

I wonder if @Travel Express could chime in on this issue? What exactly can go in a gun case on Delta? Has something changed? Like I said I had one agent read their entire bulletin on guns and nothing about clothes or misc stuff packed in there with the gun. Many of us have always packed extra things in here to keep our two bags under 50lbs.
Regards,
Philip

Here is what I'm finding for Delta regulations but seems like it can be subject to change based on the agent you get. I have heard of some airlines not wanting clothing packed in the gun case.

Shooting equipment is allowed as checked baggage only. It must fit within the very specific criteria that we outline below.

• Declare to the Delta representative that you are checking a firearm.
• Declare the existence of a firearm to security personnel if there's a security checkpoint before the Delta counter.
• All firearms must be declared by the passenger to a Delta representative at the main ticket counter.
• Present firearm(s) unloaded and sign a "Firearms Unloaded" declaration.
• Firearms must be packed in a locked manufacturer's hard-sided container specifically designed for the firearm, a locked hard–sided gun case or a locked hard-sided piece of luggage. Handguns may be packed in a locked hard-sided gun case, and then packed inside an unlocked soft-sided piece of luggage. However, a Conditional Acceptance Tag must be used in this case.
• Maintain entry permits in your possession for the country or countries of destination or transit.
• Ensure small arms ammunition is packed in the manufacturer's original package or securely packed in fiber, wood, plastic or metal boxes and provide separation for cartridges.
• You are responsible for knowledge of and compliance with all Federal, State or local laws regarding the possession and transportation of firearms. For more information about this regulation you can visit the TSA websiteopens in a new window.
  
• If you are transporting a firearm to the United Kingdom, a permit from the United Kingdom is specifically required. You must contact the United Kingdom for more information about securing this permit.
• Until further advised, passengers departing Brussels, Belgium are not allowed to check weapons including, antique, sporting, hunting or toy rifles in their checked baggage.
• Customer must be 18 years of age or older
• All firearms checked as baggage must be picked up at the Baggage Service Office upon arrival at your final destination. ID will be required to claim your checked firearm.

The following types of ammunition are not accepted:

• Gun powder; such as Pyrodex or Black Powder
• Ammunition with explosive or incendiary projectiles
• Ammunition, including case, exceeding 11 pounds (5 kg) gross weight per passenger

Pistols and accessories must be included in one case and contain:

• Pistol telescopes
• Noise suppressors
• A small pistol tool case
• No more than 11 lbs. (5 kg) of ammunition, including case

Rifles and shotguns must be packaged as follows:

• One hard sided case containing up to four rifles, shotguns, shooting materials, tools
  
• The case must completely secure the firearm from being accessed. All areas designed to be locked must be locked.
• Locked cases that can be easily opened are not permitted. Be aware that the container the firearm was in when purchased may not adequately secure the firearm when it is transported in checked baggage.
• One hard sided case containing up to five handguns, one scope, tools
• One bow and quiver of arrows and maintenance kit enclosed in a case or container strong enough to protect the bow and quiver from accidental damage
• No more than 11 lbs. (5 kg) of ammunition, including case

An excess baggage fee will apply if checking more than one gun case.

 

[CAustin]

Charlie,
Good taste in guns, gun cases, and furniture. I have much the same!
Philip

Must give credit for the furniture to my wonderful wife.

 

[WAB]

I have taken 3 guns a number of times as I often throw in a shotgun. I use two pelicans. Do to my flight status I don’t pay fees on any overweight or excess baggage so I have no idea what you would be looking at there. You may find that the second case is no more expensive than the overweight fee.

 

[Mark Biggerstaff]

I have taken 3 guns a number of times as I often throw in a shotgun. I use two pelicans. Do to my flight status I don’t pay fees on any overweight or excess baggage so I have no idea what you would be looking at there. You may find that the second case is no more expensive than the overweight fee.

Thats what I am finding out. Third checked bag or gun case according to Delta is $200 each way

 

[johnnyblues]

3 guns may be a bit too much but heck if thats your choice. As mentioned Pelican has been my gun case for many years and many miles. It has certainly stood the test of time and miles. I’d be hard pressed to change my choice. BUT, good luck on your hunt! I’m also leaving in May. Keep us posted. What day you leaving?

 

[Mark Biggerstaff]

3 guns may be a bit too much but heck if thats your choice. As mentioned Pelican has been my gun case for many years and many miles. It has certainly stood the test of time and miles. I’d be hard pressed to change my choice. BUT, good luck on your hunt! I’m also leaving in May. Keep us posted. What day you leaving?

Leaving May 27.
10 days with Gerrit at Bos en Dal. Cape Buffalo, Nyala, Bushbuck on the list so far

 

[johnnyblues]

Leaving May 27.
10 days with Gerrit at Bos en Dal. Cape Buffalo, Nyala, Bushbuck on the list so far

Great stuff.. I leave the 28 th. Namibia..

 

[Philip Glass]

I had one that insisted she needed my South Africa firearm import permit. Told her I won't get that until I arrive in Johannesburg. No amount of explaining helped as she was just reading off another dumb unit, a computer. Finally got a supervisor to get the issue resolved. Clothing in gun case? I put my rifle bolts in old socks, never in the rifle, then I pack it with as much as I can, backpack, cleaning rods & patches, bipod, spare bolt parts, ammo belt, etc., to make it 49.5 pounds.

I know many folks take the bolt out of the gun but I am afraid some TSA idiot will lose it and then what! Great we have AH to share these aggravating experiences.
Philip