Ken, Interesting. That website was using the weapon to lock out TSA. Regards, Bob S.
On Fri, Jan 15, 2010 at 3:55 PM, Ken Waller <[email protected]> wrote: > 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 > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > [email protected] > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and > follow the directions. > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
