Moving to texas. how do I check my handguns?

DinhRose · Jun 29, 2013

Hi all, I am relocating to Austin Tx for work. I'll be flying United airlines and I need to check in my handguns. United states I need 2 locks per gun and they need to be TSA approved locks. Can someone who has gone through this advise me on what kind of box they used and will the lock that came with my guns be approved?

Sgt Nambu · Jun 29, 2013

I'm sorry, I have no idea, but I would re-post in legal and political. Good luck to you!

3MTA3 · Jun 29, 2013

TSA locks can be opened by a master key for theft, I mean inspection. Google "TSA gun theft" for some interesting reading. I'd personally find a different way. Austin is a three day two night drive from here. That's how I'd go, or maybe sell here and buy there.

drew · Jun 29, 2013

If you're checking firearms, they need to be in a hard-sided case with Non TSA locks. Look at the TSA site and the airline site.

DinhRose · Jun 29, 2013

Hard sided case as in my factory pistol case or as in a pelican case? I am not sure about that part. Also is there anyway I can bypass this whole mess and mail it to an ffl down there?

DinhRose · Jun 29, 2013

3MTA3 said:
TSA locks can be opened by a master key for theft, I mean inspection. Google "TSA gun theft" for some interesting reading. I'd personally find a different way. Austin is a three day two night drive from here. That's how I'd go, or maybe sell here and buy there.

I would but one of the pistol was a gift to me from my wife. I can't buy anything there until I become a resident which could take 3 months to a year

drew · Jun 29, 2013

DinhRose said:
Hard sided case as in my factory pistol case or as in a pelican case? I am not sure about that part. Also is there anyway I can bypass this whole mess and mail it to an ffl down there?

The Pelican or factory should work as long as they can lock. You could have an FFL ship them or ship them to yourself using Fedex or UPS. I'd find a case or two to fit a lot and bring them with you. It will probably be the cheapest option.

Trailboss · Jun 30, 2013

If your guns are worth a bit, I would ship them and have them held for pick up. Airline baggage is iffy at best.

One-Eyed Ross · Jun 30, 2013

What? You mean airline employees steal stuffin' out of baggage?

Seriously, the drive is nice. I drove from Yakima to San Antonio back in 82, then the trip back in 83. (May, both times - great weather). I would NOT drive down I-5 and then take I-10. Besides being just unforgivably hot, you'd be in California - I wouldn't want to give them any money.

DinhRose · Jun 30, 2013

Lol I should mention driving is out of the question. I sold my car already due to market value of cars in Texas is way less than here and I didn't want to owe more than the car's worth. I was reading ATF guidelines I believe I can legally ship them to myself in another state.

Redcap · Jun 30, 2013

Ship them to yourself. Entirely legal to do so.

jbett98 · Jun 30, 2013

General Andrew Jackson's views on his time spent in Texas.

"If I owned Hell & Texas, I would live in Hell, and rent out Texas".

DinhRose · Jun 30, 2013

jbett98 said:
General Andrew Jackson's views on his time spent in Texas.

"If I owned Hell & Texas, I would live in Hell, and rent out Texas".

Fair enough lol but I quit a nice paying job for a great paying job in texas. I'll make some money and come back here to start my own business. Texas has tons of opportunities and hopefully I can find some 22lr ammo for under $40 a brick!