would this case be sufficient for checking my AR on an airplane? Can the case be securely locked?
2070419
It can lock up to 5 places but what I can tell you that I wouldn't trust my ar in this case on a plane. The case is not made of a very strong plastic and I would expect it to break easily under pressure. I would recommend a stronger case for travel.
2122874
Yes, there are places to use a small padlock on the side of the two flip locks. You could probably use a fairly substantial padlock, not just the little "Suitcase" locks. If you were traveling by air and were checking the case however you would not be a able to lock it with either the keyed locks or regular padlocks, you would have to use the TSA approved padlocks that can be opened with a special key. For other than traveling by air, any keyed or combination padlock that fit through the holes in the case would work.
74850
Yes, the case has one lock on the center latch. I believe it is a TSA compliant lock.
1137115
I fit two Swiss battle rifles, Schmidt Rubin 1911/89 models, with their bolts removed in the case. I cannot see any reason as to why you wouldn't be able to fit your AR with the attachments as long as you don't have anything sitting off the side of the rifle adding quite a bit more width to the rifle, like my bolts handles for the rifles I own. If you look for my review you should find the dimensions of my rifles in there. With their bolt handles attached their width is probably four to four and a half inches and something like 51 inches long. This case is pretty darn roomy and good for to and from the range. Even flew with the case once and it made it through the TSA's abusive hands intact but not something I would want to repeat multiple times. If you plan on flying their is only one case I know that will always make it in one piece and that is a pelican case. Not even my aluminum reinforced cases can make it more than a few flights without the TSA abuse eventually wearing them down to uselessness. So range use and travel via car/bus/train this case is a A+. For flying or international travel it is only a C+ at most. Only use pelican cases if you plan on doing some crazy traveling with your guns. Learn from my mistakes!
2161666
All I can say is that it is more sturdy than some cases I know are TSA approved, so it SHOULD be, but the TSA is sometimes hard to satisfy and can be fickle. They may not accept it because it uses a combo rather than a key. I'd contact the airline or TSA directly if you have any doubt.
512036
Yes, it is sturdy enough for air travel. There is a spot for a small pad lock on one of the clasps. I wouldn't say that it would provide impenetrable security but would deter most from trying to take a peak inside.
1141707
I purchased this case to hall all of my guns when I made my move out of state. I checked it with several other cases and had no problems what so ever. ( it's very close to the airlines specs)
151118
This case will accomodate an AR-15 and then some. It is about 15" bigger than a standard AR-15.
2254685
I have not used this product on aircraft but it should work. I have used plastic gun cases for commercial air travel and have had no problem as long as they lock. A point to note: It must be a locked box. You can by padlocks which have a key that TSA can get into without breaking anything. I wonder what happens with a combo lock if you're not their to open it for them. Will they bust the box and then you no longer have a lockable box? I don't know. I'll use the system I know works and keep the nano vault for its intended purpose-- under the car seat if I have to disarm for some reason.
946363
I don't think it's really meant for flights. You will probably want something with metal edges and verticies; an ATA case. This case is great for gigs and packing your van up tight and neat.
2233930
When it comes to protecting your investment yes I would recomend the Allen Company gun case with the locking system on it is a plus. Its a great way of concealing your gun when traveling by car. I hope this help thanks for your inquiry...
8921
You can put four good sized locks on it. I also recommend throwing another backup set up locks inside the case...just in case the TSA cuts yours for whatever reason...not saying its likely..but if they do, you will have spares ready to go and not have to get a new flight.
562274
Yes! It has three locations for paddle locks. I have not used mine for airline travel yet but plan to in the future. I have had mine for years and it's bounced around in pick up box with my Rugger in it and it was still on target. For the price they are a nice case, just two for my boys. It is plastic but fully lined with compression foam.
430557
You can pad lock as has area provided with hole to place lock. as far as the TSA I don't know their requirements.
946367
This case has a built in TSA lock so technically it is made for air travel. I have not flown with it so I cannot attest to it's luggage durability. Judging from it's construction, I would rate it 6 out of 10 in that category. If I were a travelling musician, i would opt for a more sturdy flight case. I have 4 of these cases and I like them a lot but I would be reluctant to let the gorillas handle them.
2032841
In point of fact, this case is fine for air travel. Just make sure it's locked and declare it with your airline at check-in.
741606
It is not a professional style flight case but I would have no problem with checking it on the occasional flight. It is fitted to the c-1 so other guitars won't fit as good or at all