Flying out of USA to CANADA w/ stock case?

[Butch_Cassidy]

I just purchased the SBE II w/ the stock gun case provided. My question is ... Will the airlines accept this gun case, or do i have to obtain a harder case to travel anywhere, specifically USA to CANADA?

 

Thanx

[tucker301]

I'd opt for a nice aluminum hardside case.

[rotaxbruce]

Check with the Airline by calling or see if they have info on the web

[Guest BLACK JACK]

I THINK AS LONG AS IT WILL LOCK THE AIRLINES ARE OK WITH IT.

[Warren]

Different airlines have different rules. Generally, you have to have a locked case. Get there early and don't forget to declare the gun AND the ammunition.

 

Going to Canada is a whole different ballgame.

[vinnylv]

Butch,

 

If you want to save yourself a lot of time on travel day, here's what you should do.

 

We went to Africa last year, and found out that you can go to a nearby (live near the airport??) US Customs office, and complete a short Form, 4457, I believe it's called, which lists the firearm, serial #, etc., and let a customs inspector look at it and inspect your gun. They then put their stamp on the form.

 

In that way, when you get to the airport, you show them that Customs has already inspected your gun and things go much faster.

 

Also, when you come home, you have ready proof that you left with the gun and are not importing something new. Actually, the customs inspector let us put any valuables, e.g., cameras, binocs, video cam's, etc. on additional 4457's. There was no question about either the ownership, or purchase of any of the items we were coming into US with.

 

It works well in both directions---good idea for anyone leaving the country to do.

[vinnylv]

I forgot to mention, the Benelli case works well in your trunk or back of the truck.

 

I wouldn't trust it to the gorillas that will be loading the plane!! I agree with Tucker, you can get a good aluminum case from Cabela's---if you have ANY insurance in your life, this one would be worth it. Within the cost of the trip, this is a minor item.

[Drundel]

I'm flying to Canada on the 5th and taking my SBEI and SBEII and putting both in an aluminum case.

 

Side question, we were told to bring trigger locks, do the Benellis come with them?

[Butch_Cassidy]

Thanx for the info everyone. We opted to go w/ a plastic triple lockable case and everything went smooth... To answer you're ? Drundel you dont need a trigger lock if u have a lockable case that cant be "pried" open. S.F. CA had some issues w/ our 1st attempt. if a latch poped you could pry a side open... So we bought a new 1 in canada and we're fine. PS Limited on Ducks and Geese. 16 of ea for a 3 day hunt.... SBEII worked like a champ... Im extremely happy

 

Happy hunting all