Flying with a speargun

JPENDERGRAST · Oct 26, 2009

Does anyone do this on a regular basis? I looked on the TSA web site and it says any weapon has to be in a locked case? So does that rule out soft cases? If so, has anyone found a hard, lockable case which would accomodate a 56" Sea Hornet with a few spears?

Thanks,

zaberman1 · Oct 26, 2009

I know pelican makes some fantastic cases of the size you are looking for (quite pricey though). Try contacting a gun store and see if they have a gun case fitting your specs...and you are correct, no soft cases allowed.

Wayward Son · Oct 26, 2009

when you check it in, do not use the word "gun" or they'll treat it like a firearm.

It's "fishing tackle", not a "spear gun".

mike_s · Oct 26, 2009

JPENDERGRAST:
Does anyone do this on a regular basis? I looked on the TSA web site and it says any weapon has to be in a locked case? So does that rule out soft cases? If so, has anyone found a hard, lockable case which would accomodate a 56" Sea Hornet with a few spears?

Thanks,

the real question is, do you really want to check your speargun in a soft case with the airlines?

they throw a 50 plus pound bag on it, and bend a spear shaft, you're screwed.

But you're right about size of hard cases. I checked on Cabelas website and they only go up to 52"

Have you considered a Pelican case for your speargun?

The Pelican 1770 might do it, if you turned the gun diagonally in the case

1770 Long Case
Interior Dimensions:
54.58" x 15.58" x 8.63" (138.6 x 39.6 x 21.9 cm)

Why not call SeaHornet and ask them where you can get a case for it?

Wayward Son · Oct 26, 2009

you can make your own with PVC. Use screw caps for one or both ends. Take the handle off the gun & put it in unattached or in a suitcase.

JPENDERGRAST · Oct 26, 2009

Wayward Son:
when you check it in, do not use the word "gun" or they'll treat it like a firearm.

It's "fishing tackle", not a "spear gun".

So I've heard. But what is the difference in treating it like a gun and fishing tackle. Do they not require the lock if it's considered fishing tackle? Also, wouldn't they open it to look at it regardless?

zaberman1:
I know pelican makes some fantastic cases of the size you are looking for (quite pricey though). Try contacting a gun store and see if they have a gun case fitting your specs...and you are correct, no soft cases allowed.

Yes, that is out of my price range.

mike_s:
Why not call SeaHornet and ask them where you can get a case for it?

I've tried that, but it's easier said than done. Although I'm waiting on a response from one vendor, I still don't think I'm going to get far with them. Sea Hornet's main office is in Australia and they are very selective with their vendors.. Basically, I've gotten more from Google than I have from Sea Hornet.

Wayward Son:
you can make your own with PVC. Use screw caps for one or both ends. Take the handle off the gun & put it in unattached or in a suitcase.

Working on the blueprints for that now. Hopefully that will work and I can share it on here.

Wayward Son · Oct 26, 2009

they'll look, but they'll still treat it as a firearm. increases the hassle factor.

mike_s · Oct 26, 2009

Wayward Son:
you can make your own with PVC. Use screw caps for one or both ends. Take the handle off the gun & put it in unattached or in a suitcase.

I did that for fishing rods. worked great

I've had several other friends borrow it for fishing trips that required them to fly.

I think I used 6" PVC. (or about that. mayb eit was 4")

However, I never thought about using screw caps on both ends. sounds like a good idea as I had something get caught in the far end of the tube once and thought I'd have to cut it off. (luckily it came out). But having screw ends on both ends would take care of that if it happened again.

maybe an 8" pipe would fit it with the handle? dunno.

Wayward Son · Oct 26, 2009

there are requirements for firearm cases. A PVC tube likely won't meet them, though it's fine for fishing tackle, so if you confuse them it could be bad.

And if you once use the word "speargun" odds are you will never get the person to understand that it's not a firearm. It's just happened to too many people.

mike_s · Oct 26, 2009

Wayward Son:
there are requirements for firearm cases. A PVC tube likely won't meet them, though it's fine for fishing tackle, so if you confuse them it could be bad.

And if you once use the word "speargun" odds are you will never get the person to understand that it's not a firearm. It's just happened to too many people.

if you carry a firearm (locked and in a case in checked luggage), you have to declare it and fill out a form at checkin.

do you have to do that with a speargun?

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