Bob -
On my last trip to Alaska in 04, I packed my tripod (in a heavy cardboard
tube) in a duffel bag with some clothes. The tripod tube was sealed with
body tape (helicopter tape). the duffel was locked with a large padlock.
Unpacking in Denali, I noticed the tape was disturbed & had been removed &
reinstalled on the tube, nothing else was out of the ordinary. I called the
airline & was advised it was most likely opened by the TSA - probably
because of the rigid cardboard tube inside. The airline stated the TSA has
the ability to open any locked container.
The same situation was noted with the duffel upon my return back to
Michigan. I again called the airline, to check on the story I had been given
previously & was again told by the airline that the TSA had the ability to
open any locked container.
Kenneth Waller
http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Sullivan" <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: OT - how to guarantee you luggage won't be lost
Ken,
I don't know if this is the same site, but somebody here posted a site
on how to transport guns in your luggage. It was pretty detailed and
included your choice of locks that TSA couldn't open. You checked-in
at the front counter declaring the gun, showed it as not loaded, and
the author used a big metal ammo case with sturdy locks and labels.
Apparently anything that shoots a projectile must be
declared/transported this way. The author suggested it as a strategy
to be able to lock your baggage against TSA search...just throw in a
pistol with your cameras and underwear. I'd guess it gets some pretty
special handling from the airlines.
Regards, Bob S.
On Fri, Jan 15, 2010 at 2:38 PM, Ken Waller <[email protected]> wrote:
Kenneth Waller
http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f
----- Original Message ----- From: "Igor Roshchin" <[email protected]>
Subject: OT - how to guarantee you luggage won't be lost
I found this great idea.
How to guarantee your luggage won't be lost? pack a pistol.
You don't even need a real firearm.
http://bakadesuyo.com/how-to-guarantee-your-luggage-wont-be-lost-or
Sounds good but from experience, I know that any lock can be opened by
the
TSA - so much for security !
It can be great for the safety of your photo-gear - if you ever have
to check it in.
YMMV.
Igor
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