Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Africa Question on rifle travel case lock systems

I have an ICC aluminum 2-gun case that I have owned for a number of years, but have not used for the past 5-6 or so for travel to Africa, etc. This case has a rod that extends through all four locking latches, and is locked at one end, effectively barring any entry into the case at any lock. In past years, it has never been an issue.

My question is this- all of the stuff I read, including the travel agent stuff prior to my next trip to SA next month, says that every lockable hole must be locked. Does this mean I have to ditch the long rod, and put a lock on every locking latch instead?
When in an airport, getting stuff checked in and inspected by TSA, etc., I am usually in no mood for 'experimentation' on subjects such as rifle case lock systems.

Any recent experience with my rifle case model, or similar ones that use rods to lock multiple locking latches?
Input/experience appreciated, thanks.

Bighorn, I own a Kalispel gun case with the rod in it and one lock on the end. I just got back from South Africa on June 22nd. I had absolutely no problems using the one lock and having the rod in the others. I used Alaska airlines and Emirates w/o any problems. TSA was perfectly fine with the rod and 1 lock. If you have any questions send me a PM and I talk with you on the phone.

Thanks for the info!

I travelled to South Africa in May and returned mid June. Used my usual aluminum Impact case with the same rod system you described, one big lock securing the rod. Transited through Madrid on the way over and Doha on the return trip. Airlines involved were American, Iberia, SAA and Quatar. Absolutely no issues. No worries. keep a spare lock in the gun case just in case.

Enjoy your hunt!

I saw several gun cases like that. No problems.