LChan 0 Posted April 10, 2006 Allen can ask for your bags to be inspected while present then have your own locks installed. that is a good idea. I have been stopped recently for carrying two bottles of rum (Dual DS-125 strobes). The TSA is not the smartest group of people. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hoovermd 0 Posted April 17, 2006 I have also taken to loking all cases (except one) and simply stating that I would like to be present and offering to unlock the case should they desire to inspect the contents. I just checked in both at LAX and MIA (doesn't THAT sound like aplace to lose gear) and not only had no issues, but never got asked to open anything!! I have found that the one item that always gets opened is the flash batteries fro my IKE200. I have 4 of them and simply wrap them in bubble pack with a address label stating: "Delicate Potograpic Equipment. Quesinots?? Call (999) 888-7777". I place them in my unlocked bag and viola! I must say that each trip is getting easier WRT the TSA You just need to be firm, but polite and you will get your way. I carry on my camera and lenses. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
