TSA Locks

[nothintolose]

A client just told me that they use TSA approved locks when they fly. They said you know if your luggage has been searched go or not, and that the airlines have special keys so they won't cut the locks.

Has anyone used these and if so, what is your opinion of whether or not to use them?

Thanks in advance,
nothintolose

[flip-flop]

I don't think she's online today but Gromit and her hubby use and like them. (They travel LOTS so frequent use and I haven't heard a complaint & trust me I would if she had one!) I am speaking for her, but I am reatively sure I am speaking the truth

She could tell you more!

[Ron_L]

I use one on my bag all of the time. I put them on all of our bags on our trip to STJ. I bought some at Target. They are good protection against folks who will randomly open bags but still allow the TSA to do their thing. If someone is serious about taking something out of your bag, the can jus cut the bag or cut the lock off, but they will stop the casual thief.

[waterguy]

I use them on gun cases all the time. There are different quality ones get some good ones not the walmart ones I ordered mine from pelican cases

[Bug]

I use them all the time too. They are great in that the people who need to open them have the ability too but random people just can't go through you stuff.

Michele

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[Anthony]

We are looking into stocking these TSA approved locks - would people consider buying them from us?

[waterguy]

Jorge shackle size is about the same but I beat on one of theres with a hamer and it didn't come open not like the walmart one popped on the first smack

[Ron_L]

I think there is also a difference in material. Target had small brass key locks that were two locks for about 5 bucks and heavier combination locks that were 7 or 8 buck each. I went with the combo locks and they just seem to be made better overall.

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[CariBert]

I guess I'll be the one to spoil things. The locks on my luggage are safety pins. If someone wants in your luggage they will get in it, and I would rather they just unhook a safety pin than tear up my luggage.

Last time we came back from St. Thomas, my brother in law has the TSA apporved locks, and we were detained, because they could not find their keys (the TSA folks) and then my brother in law had to hand over his keys so they could open and inspect their luggage.

A lot of trouble for nothing. They always leave a piece of paper in your luggage saying they were in it and inspected. Theives don't leave such papers.

Do what you will, but safety pins are much easier and cheaper....

-Bert

[waterguy]

Mine have to be locked don't have a choice air line rules and if they are I want them to be as stout as possible

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[CariBert]

Bummer, waterguy. Are all the airlines like that? What airlines do you use mostly that require the TSA locks? I'm like you, if they have to be locked, I want the stout lock on mine!

-Bert

[Diana2]

I used to use the combination padlocks that TSA will now cut if they need to get in so I have stopped using these. Since then I have used plasic cable ties but I'm thinking that I'd like to get the approved TSA combination locks. Where can I get some good ones that pass the 'hammer' test? Are the ones at Target OK?