Butch_Cassidy Posted September 21, 2005 Share Posted September 21, 2005 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucker301 Posted September 21, 2005 Share Posted September 21, 2005 I'd opt for a nice aluminum hardside case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotaxbruce Posted September 24, 2005 Share Posted September 24, 2005 Check with the Airline by calling or see if they have info on the web Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACK JACK Posted September 24, 2005 Share Posted September 24, 2005 I THINK AS LONG AS IT WILL LOCK THE AIRLINES ARE OK WITH IT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren Posted September 25, 2005 Share Posted September 25, 2005 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinnylv Posted September 25, 2005 Share Posted September 25, 2005 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinnylv Posted September 25, 2005 Share Posted September 25, 2005 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drundel Posted September 25, 2005 Share Posted September 25, 2005 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butch_Cassidy Posted September 26, 2005 Author Share Posted September 26, 2005 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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