Pistol case for travel

[JStang314]

I’m going to be flying to Colorado later this year and am looking for some opinions on cases that are TSA approved. Looking at the Vaultek Lifepod as an option. I like that it would also serve as a bedside case during hotel stays (I have kids) but be fairly quick access. But it’s kind of expensive for a little plastic case. Would like to hear from others on what has worked well for them. Just needs to fit a compact or subcompact and a mag so would like to keep it fairly small to not take up much suitcase room.

 

[EyeCarry]

Well, the refurbished ones on their website are only $88. That's not bad. Will it pass through TSA?

 

[hpclayto]

The only requirement is a hard sided lockable container. I've flown probably a dozen times with a glock box and a cable lock wrapped around the handle, never had a problem.

 

[JStang314]

Yeah the lifepod is good with tsa. I didn’t really think about just using the case my Sig 938 came in. That could work and has a hole for locks on both sides. Generally once a pistol comes out of its original case, I don’t ever look at it again.

 

[STFU]

I use a lockable pelican case. Not cheap, but they work great and very solid.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000VZKEWS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

This one is not exactly small but I can fit both Sigs, mags, and a can or swap foam and take my 8" S&W 29-2.
I chose a larger case to make it harder for it to disappear, and to take more with me.
They definitely make smaller versions to meet your needs.

Just make sure the lock is NOT a TSA lock.


Edit: I just looked at the LifePod. Very nice case. Seems like that would be a great choice for a small go package.

 

[marvin02]

I use a lockable pelican case. Not cheap, but they work great and very solid.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000VZKEWS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

This one is not exactly small but I can fit both Sigs, mags, and a can or swap foam and take my 8" S&W 29-2.
I chose a larger case to make it harder for it to disappear, and to take more with me.
They definitely make smaller versions to meet your needs.

Just make sure the lock is NOT a TSA lock.


Edit: I just looked at the LifePod. Very nice case. Seems like that would be a great choice for a small go package.

Harbor Freight Alternative to Pelican.

I have a couple of these in different sizes and they are well made.

 

[seldon14]

https://www.gunvault.com/product/nanovault-200/

I use these, and then put it in my regular luggage. They can be security cabled to stuff if you wish as well. Affordable, and probably as secure as most anything else in that size class.

 

[Johwar]

I’m going to be flying to Colorado later this year and am looking for some opinions on cases that are TSA approved. Looking at the Vaultek Lifepod as an option. I like that it would also serve as a bedside case during hotel stays (I have kids) but be fairly quick access. But it’s kind of expensive for a little plastic case. Would like to hear from others on what has worked well for them. Just needs to fit a compact or subcompact and a mag so would like to keep it fairly small to not take up much suitcase room.

I have the xtra large Hornady Lock box. It’s steel, Holds my G48 and 2 mags. $28 at Amazon. To me an unbelievable steal.

 

[warren5421]

I have a very bright orange lockable pelican case that fits in a small suitcase. I lock it with two locks and run a cable through the metal rods that telescopes for the pull handle. It has worked all over the U.S.A. and a few places outside the U.S.A. When I check the suitcase I tell the clerk there is a gun in it . They put a card in the suitcase and may or may not as to see it. Just find out the rules the airline you fly with have as they all have different rules.

 

[BigRed]

Is anybody old enough to remember when you could just carry your sidearm with you when you got on a plane?

 

[breakingcontact]

I used a small Pelican case. Fit a Glock 26 mag and 25 round box of ammo well.