Cjblackmon Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 Looks like they may have gotten mine yesterday in Chicago. Still two pelican cases missing with no info at all. All three guns plus gear are gone. Should be interesting to see if they show up. Man, I'm sorry to hear that happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattBurkett Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 Thanks, yeah its a bitch. Have been on the phone for 7 hours trying to get stuff lined up for replacement. The biggest problem is the Benelli shotgun from Grams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokshwn Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 Matt, Sorry to hear about the gun loss. Hopefully they show up. Good luck working on the replacements. See you at RM3G. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cjblackmon Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 The biggest problem is the Benelli shotgun from Grams. OUCH... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorch Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 (edited) First: Sorry to Here about your Stuff Mat, Hope it shows up. Second: Hence I will be DRIVING 14-16 hours from Texas to Area 2, so my gun is there when I need it. and I Don't have to put up with the "security" at the airport. (looking for someone to ride shotgun) What did HLS just figure out they make expolsive in gels and liquid? Edited August 16, 2006 by scorch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XRe Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 Robert - if you can fly, say, Southwest out to Phoenix, you should be just fine... Understandable if that makes you nervous, though.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HercPilot Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 Very good friend of mine (Air Force Officer) bought 2 nice pocket knives for his boys while on a trip. On his return leg home he dropped the bag with the knives locked inside off at TSA security for x-ray. Got home and inside his locked bag saw a TSA form stating his bag had been inspected. The knives were missing. TSA refused to do anything. How can we trust these folks with our lives when we can't trust them with our stuff?...I know...One bad apple..... HercPilot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XRe Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 Ask Burkett how many $200 Emersons TSA's stolen from him.... I think a 2 lock scenario like shred described would work best for the blades, too - ie, lock them to the suitcase itself. Then they have to purposefully cut open a lock, as well as open the suitcase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oddjob Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 Matt........First of all...OUCH!! Second...Has this happened to you before with any guns? Maybe you otta post the serial #'s, pics and etc in case one of us sees it for sale anywhere! Good Luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38superman Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 (edited) This is starting to sound more like a pretty wide spread problem than a few isolated cases. I can't believe that there aren't half a dozen LE agencies pursuing this aggressively. The FBI routinely puts all my gun purchases on delay while they crawl up my butt with a microscope. If they feel the need to do that, why aren't they more concerned when so many guns end up in the hands of "persons unknown" through baggage theft? This is why I always drive to matches. I know it is unavoidable for some people, particularly those competing overseas. But if anyone wants my racegun, they are going to have to take it from me face to face. Sorry for your loss Matt. I know that has to hurt! Tls Edited August 17, 2006 by tlshores Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattBurkett Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 Ha, I think TSA has bought Ernie a new truck through me! :-) FYI that wasn't a slam on Bevin, he is just too busy to work on anything for me right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cjblackmon Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 FYI that wasn't a slam on Bevin, he is just too busy to work on anything for me right now. We know what you meant. Bevin is busy making all of our mags. Any words of hope with the airline? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattBurkett Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 CJ, Actually your correct about Bevin. :-) Nope, no word yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XRe Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 CJ,Nope, no word yet. Bastards... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpolans Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 I hate flying with a firearm anymore. The risk is too high. Lately, I just FedEx the firearm. And no I do not declare it as a firearm with Fedex. Yes it is against their rules. Careful. Failure to declare the firearm to a common carrier isn't just against their rules, it's also against federal law. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkS_A18138 Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 Then I have broke the law over 10 times this year. I never tell them it's a firearm. These guns were not being sold they were sent out for repair and or shiped to places that we were going to shoot at. My guns only flew with us once this year! One way then sent back with friends! I have a great fear of what happen to Matt! Sorry Dude that sucks! Fedex everything! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AikiDale Posted August 18, 2006 Author Share Posted August 18, 2006 (edited) Then I have broke the law over 10 times this year. I never tell them it's a firearm. These guns were not being sold they were sent out for repair and or shiped to places that we were going to shoot at. My guns only flew with us once this year! One way then sent back with friends! I have a great fear of what happen to Matt! Sorry Dude that sucks! Fedex everything! NEVER CONFESS! Edited August 18, 2006 by AikiDale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkS_A18138 Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 Had a girl tell me that one time!LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnpyeron3 Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 Matt, I really feel for you. It's like losing a loved one. I'm glad this came out, since I was supposed to fly into O'Hare coming back from Area 2. Looks like I may change my plans. But luckily I can fly as an armed LEO, so I can keep my baby under the seat in front of me. Hopefully the individuals get caught and get a long sentence. Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vericio_Brazil Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 Matt, I hope you get your stuff back. The Brazilian laws make us let the guns with the pilot or crew (instead of in the luggage). It means a little bit more of work since you have to fill out a form and spend some minutes doing the whole procedure. Other than that, it's safer because they give us a receipt where they write the gun's information (serial number, caliber, etc). Last year, while flying back home from World Shoot XIV (Ecuador), a Standard shooter had this problem in a Copa Airlines' flight. The bastard opened the luggage carefully and took just the gun (even the case he/she let in the same place). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cjblackmon Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 Okay, so on this note... What is a good case that doesn't weigh down your luggage, is strong enough to stay locked, and is pretty much a pain to get into? I have a an aluminum case that came with my Springer TGO1 but I think that can be easily busted into, but it's a lot better than a plastic case most guns come with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Boudrie Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 Matt, I really feel for you. It's like losing a loved one.I'm glad this came out, since I was supposed to fly into O'Hare coming back from Area 2. Looks like I may change my plans. But luckily I can fly as an armed LEO, so I can keep my baby under the seat in front of me. Hopefully the individuals get caught and get a long sentence. Terry Check the regs. I beleived TSA regulations prohibit armed LEOs from carrying firearms oboard anywhere other than on their person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnpyeron3 Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 Check the regs. I beleived TSA regulations prohibit armed LEOs from carrying firearms oboard anywhere other than on their person. Yes, they do. But I carry one on me and back up in my carry on. Luckily, the TSA and the airlines extend some courtesies to us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trisha Lowry Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 So as a police officer you are allowed to carry on a plane? I didn't know that.....so how do you get through security? What do you have to do to get past the rocket scientists...um I mean the TSA that decided my lipstick was lethal last week? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnpyeron3 Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 (edited) I'm a Federal LEO, so I get to by pass security as long as I know the special knock for the door and the special handshake. I'm not allowed to go through a metal detector since the rocket scientists (aka TSA) would freak if they saw what was on my hip or in my bag. On a lighter note, after 9/11 I was flying armed. I bypassed security with no problem but when I was boarding the plane, the airline staff said that I could not carry my knife. Quote from the staff person "It does not matter that you are flying with a handgun, there are no sharp objects allowed." My comment was "Do you realize that I am a LEO flying armed and so are the dozen or so men behind me?" Staff: "It does not matter, sir. No sharp objects." I lost a good Spyderco knife that day. And when I looked behind me, all my co-workers were stashing their knives deep into their pockets. I love TSA! Edited August 19, 2006 by tnpyeron3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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