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Never eaten either. Sorry, not my thing. Please don't hold it against me?

I picked up a small 1170 Pelican. ($50 Amazon) It's perfect for what I need: -Glock 43 (w/unloaded mag in the well) -Add'l unloaded mag -50-round original boxed 9mm ammo Using the little foam cube pre-cuts, I easily tailored the case for everything fit nice and snug. Will pick up a couple of keyed padlocks and good-to-go. One last question, is it cool to pack my holster (hard-kevlar IWB) and mag holster (same make, just smaller), outside the Pelican case and just within my checked suitcase amongst my clothing and such?? Many thanks!

Awesome. Well, NJ is just about as strict as NY with gun regulations so yep, you're a tit-for-tat relocatee.

All good. I'm looking at the 1500 you mentioned now. Just seems a bit bulky for what I need. I don't travel with a large suitcase, so I prefer a smaller footprint. Cheers.

Welcome -- Just joined the this forum today as well. First question for you, how do you conceal carry that bad-boy??

Always seems to be the knee-jerk reaction.

Thx.

Are the agents at check-in somewhat discreet about all this? I certainly am not looking for enhanced attention, or as you mention having to display my firearm out around folks.

Ah, gotcha. I'm a new boater, so I'm using Raritan Marina in Laurence Harbor. Raritan Bay is the main waterway I'd be cruising around in. It looks to be pretty protected due to Route 35 being right between the marina and access out to the open bay. So not much in the way of surf or current that would bash my boat around in unless stormy weather hits. All good. Thx.

I hear ya. No, I do not intend on TSA locks. What I have as far as a firearm case is a Stack-On model 3-digit combination wheel lock that state being TSA-approved for firearm storage. No long gun for me on this trip, just sidearm.

Thanks DT -- Any model you recommend? I just need a small one. Glock-43, 2 mags, holster, ammo. I don't want a bulky one taking up too much space in my luggage.

Hey Sniper, where were you slipping it?

Yeah I heard you never really want them in some other room without you present, thus my rationale for a combo lock vs. key. I verified that my case is TSA-approved but I would consider picking up one with standard lock/key if anyone thinks it's the better route to go.

Went on a golf vacation with the wife to Hilton Head, SC last August. Golf was awesome, played Harbor Town (killer course). Met up with a former colleague of my wife who lives on the island with his wife. They have a boat/dock on their property so we all went out for a cruise after a round of golf and lunch. Never really had a desire for a boat. Wife loved it. Long story, short, we came back up as new boat owners. Did my NJ boat safety certification online by the beach in SC. Boat/trailer transported up to us a day after we got back. Not exactly the vacation souvenir I was planning on.

Thanks folks. I am using a 3-digit combo lockable case, so no external keys/locks. I prefer if TSA needs access, they need me personally to open. Don't want any issues with things missing or out of my control.

I will be traveling to Atlanta later next week and would appreciate any advice/experiences as of late on best practices to do so. I have my Utah Non-Resident CCW which is honored in Georgia but I do not hold a NJ CCW. Obviously I have my NJ FID. (Non-stop flight leaves out of Newark Airport to Atlanta Hartsfield Airport - return flight is also non-stop) Here is what I believe I will plan to do: - Pack firearm storage case in my checked luggage, which is a hard-sided wheel-about. - Unloaded firearm will be stored in a "Stack-On" brand combination TSA-approved case, along with two unloaded magazines, holster and original manufacturer-boxed ammunition (50 rounds 9mm). - The firearm case is equipped with a cable tether that I will secure to the inner rails of my hard-sided luggage. - Documents I plan to have with me: Delta Airlines policy on transport of firearms (internet), Georgia gun laws (internet), NJ gun laws (internet), FOPA (internet), my NJ FID card, my Utah CCW ID, my gun club ID, P2P copy for my firearm. - Uber service from my home to EWR. - Immediately head to Delta check-in counter agent and say "I need to declare a firearm in my checked luggage". From there I would expect to be handed the declaration form/card to fill out. I would then also expect my luggage will be separately screened away from the normal TSA security points. If firearm/magazines are proven to be unloaded and in compliance, my luggage should be taken and processed accordingly for stowage aboard the aircraft. - Based on Delta policy, I may need to collect my luggage upon arrival in ATL at the luggage office in lieu of the carousel. (seems reasonable). For my return flight back to EWR, I would pretty much to all of the above, just somewhat in reverse obviously. Thanks in advance for any assistance.

I have been following these forums for a while and figured best to sign up and be a part of the community. Looks to be a great resource for us NJ firearm advocates. Thanks!!