How Can You Force the TSA to Re-Lock Your Pelican Case?

Some of you may remember back in this video...
• TSA Keeps Breaking Int...
... I showed a way to modify lockable Pelican Case latches in order to make them key-retaining. That process, while effective, was a little klunky and messy. I'm so pleased to show you all a much easier way to do that yourself with a tiny 3D printed part.
The Pelican Case Locking Latches are here, BTW...
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... the code CORETSA should take $6 off those sets of latches. (not a sponsored deal or affiliate link... we get nothing if you buy these latches. the supplier simply likes supporting folk.)
You can download the 3D printable file for this project here...
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[@1AmGroot]

I'm not from the US so this is astounding to me. The fact that the TSA will open locks and leave them unlocked completely defeats the purpose of having a lock!

[@jadefalcon001]

The TSA is the dumbest shit ever for an electorate that is similarly stupid.

[@mylifeisajoke1]

The TSA is a jobs program in the guise of security.

[@SnakebitSTI]

The TSA was founded to make it look like the government was taking airline safety really super seriously after 9/11. While also trying to keep people afraid with announcements that the threat level is currently orange. Orange was the only color used. 'Murica.

[@SomeRandomPerson]

Having a lock where everyone with five bucks and ten minutes on ebay also has the key is also insane.

[@benjaminshropshire2900]

For all practical purposes, the only reasons to use a lock at all are to make it less likely to open by accident and to make it hard for a thief to plead innocence if they open it. (BTW, how robust to destructive attack is that latch it self?)

[@BreezyBeej]

"You need the key, you need the key. You are going to break it" Excellent footage. Thank you

[@defenestrated23]

So embarrassing. They need remedial "how to use basic mechanical devices". I'm pretty sure I was under 12 when I encountered some mechanism which needed the key in a certain state to remove.

[@SnakebitSTI]

First we need the government to want the TSA to be competent.

[@MonkeyJedi99]

@@SnakebitSTI This won't happen until the "privileged class" starts to be inconvenienced like we are.

[@SnakebitSTI]

@@MonkeyJedi99 They were very much inconvenienced! Then they ditched first class travel and now charter private jets instead.

[@rdizzy1]

@@SnakebitSTI Force the wealthy to use normal airlines (in first class), and ban private jets (other than very specific circumstances, like professional team travel), and you'll see the situation fixed extremely quick.

[@ehsnils]

New product idea - TSA compliant locks that are made of steel and the key can only be removed when the lock is actually locking your bag. Add some springs to the hinges so the lid will be fully open unless it's properly closed.

[@Tinker001]

Novel concept. Require proper locks & have the TSA actually interact with those flying with luggage that needs inspection. (or... ya know... stop pretending to protect the public & just eliminate the TSA.)

[@bobthecannibal1]

Novel concept, instead, allowing real locks and ending this "old enough to drink" security theater.

[@andrewdreasler428]

That will just lead to a rash of TSA keys being broken in the locks, jamming them in the open position, and likely the TSA issuing fines for 'non-compliant' compliant locks. To use a line from the old Firefly show: "My God, they're like trained awesome, without the training."

[@Jay-ln1co]

Better product idea - Better TSA. Best product idea - No TSA.

[@ehsnils]

@@KaraKobold That's just if they can't unlock it they'll drill it out, but to force them to re-lock it then they'll have to close and lock it properly. If they do it right then they won't have a problem. If they try to take short cuts then they'll discover that they'll have to close it properly to get the key back. Make the lock mechanism out of high grade stainless steel and drilling would take longer than to do it the right way.

[@AlexPlusLEDS]

Maybe a label on the lock "LOCK CASE TO REMOVE KEY" would solve some issues? You can get labels made pretty cheap online, $0.10/label if you get 100pcs.

[@ShugoAWay]

Considering most seem illiterate that wouldn't do much

[@AlexPlusLEDS]

Maybe also add " ,you dingus." To it.

[@audguy]

You assume that they can read.

[@allahbole]

@@ShugoAWay Maybe a pictogram, then

[@Helladamnleet]

Or they could just do their job and re-lock the case.

[@ncc74656m]

Experiences with (some of) the TSA reminds me of Seymour, the arms dealer, from Burn Notice talking to his body guard: "Jackass." Some of them are great and easy to work with, some of them are like "Let me see if I can ruin all of our days." I would put a label on the locks to specify "Relock with key" to hopefully minimize the number of times my shit gets broken.

[@FlameMage2]

Burn Notice had some nice little legit strategies in there. Loved that show!

[@ncc74656m]

@@FlameMage2 Heh, I saw an interview with Jeffrey talking about how his family had purchased a home way out in the California desert and simply posted signs "We don't call the police." He said he learned far too much from that show, lol. There was also one scene in Season 1 that they had to rerecord. It supposedly aired and they realized it was far too easy to make a real bomb from the instructions in the voiceover - most people could quickly figure out the missing ingredients and steps, lol.

[@jerrykinnin7941]

Burn Notice my daughter and mines most favorite show when she was growing up. Myth busters as well.

[@WalnutBun]

Not sure which is more likely: the TSA just leaving the key in the lock if it's key-retaining, or just breaking the lock anyway. Either way, glad to see this! I don't fly with firearms, but if I ever do I'll definitely try my best to remember this!

[@Held_der_Feuer]

These hinges are for the case that you don't fly with firearms. If you do fly with firearms you have to use locks which can not be opened by anyone except for you.

[@Tater_Lord]

@@Held_der_Feuer TSA doesn't care they'll cut any TSA approved locks off cases and give you a cheap nasty TSA lock in it's place

[@stupidburp]

Would be nice if Pelican had key retaining latches to begin with. I wonder how many customer requests would be required for them to make it happen.

[@erg0centric]

Teaching TSA how to do their job, one lock at a time.

[@JasperJanssen]

You mean teaching TSA to carry a pry bar.

[@Diddz]

they'll just leave the bag wide open with the key still in there and claim the key broke or that it got stolen by [luggage owner]

[@magnuswright5572]

The TSA is the worst thing that ever happened to America, the government used a tragedy to justify turning airports into military checkpoints and the effect on terrorism has been almost exactly zero

[@fltfathin]

@@JasperJanssen why need pry bar all they have to do is turn a key

[@coldhardysucculentswithkdw4988]

the airports each have only a set number of keys. that is a "safety feature" according to the original plan for the TSA locks. they are signed out each time they are used and signed back in. they are not supposed to just lay on the table for 6 minutes during a check. That also means during busy times someone is waiting for the keys to complete the next persons inspection and must wait till they are signed in and then will need to go back and request them again from the management to complete the bag once again. obviously, that is seems like someone is just trying to make your bag get bumped to the next flight. each worker, the ones who actually care that your bag is on the flight, are getting zero support from the mgt or the cust. guess that is the description of a thankless job. lol. along with that a few of the keys are so skinny that they break and so one set will be missing a key for #3 and #7. so that system is not the best. better is to have a lock that can be locked to pull the key, then will close and lock automatically if you close the clasp. ask me how I know. lol. good luck

[@phobos258]

TSA cant use a lock how can they protect anybody from anything. lol

[@matthewellisor5835]

What number of threat actors have they, thus far, stopped?

[@ParkerUAS]

I work in Airport Operations at a medium sized US airport. TSA is security theater to make the flying public feel like "something is being done". Where is the real security? It's you and me. Passengers who are aware of their surroundings and call out things out place. Airport employees paying extra attention as well. The final check is the flight and cabin crews. Think Neighborhood Watch and apply that to an airport...that is how it really works.

[@agb95]

Security theatre, waste of our time and tax dollars

[@SnakebitSTI]

Also, locking cabin doors and procedural changes involving cockpit access. As for the TSA? At best it was just started to make people feel safe flying again after 9/11. Security theater, in other words. I don't know that the TSA has ever actually been competent. I remember reports from back in the 2000s that TSA inspections were regularly missing hazardous items and accomplishing little more than wasting time and money.

[@theapexsurvivor9538]

​​​@@SnakebitSTI now that's really not fair, I'm sure the TSA has -stole...- I mean Done lots of valuable stuff and has -grope...- Stopped lots of -vict...- Terrorists...

[@FusionDeveloper]

I'm glad that I watch all of your videos, so that when you make a video like this, I say to myself "I already saw you do a video on this". Before your previous video on this subject, I had known nothing. That means I am remembering what you teach, but I also know you won't just do an exact same video, so it is worth watching. Thanks for the educational videos.

[@DeviantOllam]

Glad you like them!

[@IGORDYES]

TSA is going to be really upset when they they have to use more than one key per luggage

[@Jabrwock]

You could only use this on one lock on the case (and label which one to not be mean), so they only need one key for the whole case, but at least one lock HAS to be re-locked before they can move on.

[@Ralesk]

I remember BosnianBill or LPL picking padlocks and mentioning that flipping something inside would make it key retaining or not key retaining - but I think they never explained the mechanics of it and how and why the thing does what it does. Glad your linked video does, was about to ask if you had one walking through the hows :) Though a padlock one would still be interesting.

[@Suranis1]

The Assa Abloy locks have a key retaining option by moving a pin on the tail piece. With the pin in place it basically locks the tail piece and the locking bar together so if the padlock is unlocked with the shackle out the locking bar cannot close which also means the key cannot turn and stays in the unlocked position.

[@Ralesk]

@@Suranis1 Yeah, I know of the feature, just have never seen the way things interact there and it's hard to imagine, is all :)

[@triingtimes5267]

Fantastic idea! I have several Pelican cases and this looks like a great option. Thank you for posting a video on it.

[@DeviantOllam]

You bet! 👍

[@freddytangen444]

I just added the tsa latches to my pelican thanks to these great KZbin tutorials. I didn’t know there was so many people doing this !

[@curlyvideos]

Dev-O, Video idea: Walkthrough of your channel, but more importantly, your non-YT internet offerings. As fan of your videos, I'm left curious today, about your catalog of 3D model codes. If I were a newer fan of your videos, I'd also benefit from seeing a scroll-thru of your gifs. Thanks for sharing your ongoing adventures in security theater🎭

[@DragoNate]

TSA: "We need to reach into your undies to make sure you don't have dangerous weapons or chemicals or other items that you or someone else can use to harm someone else." Also TSA: "Hm, this case has a firearm in it which someone could use to harm someone else. Well I'll just leave the case unlocked so any random Joe Blo can access it really easily, it's not like my job is to keep the border or the country safe." TSA when faced with this lock: "GOD D@MM!T!!!!! Why won't this key fkn come out so I can leave a firearm easily accessible to any random knob to use however they wish?!"

[@kennethng8346]

I am curious, do you recommend video taping yourself locking the locks after the inspection? I can see someone stealing something and leaving it unlocked, and then the TSA saying "you can't prove it was locked when you gave it to us".

[@DeviantOllam]

Hmmm.... I've never done that, but I might think this would be a mitigation against that problem. Because there's no way to actually close these latches without locking them, it's not really possible for anyone to claim that I failed to lock my luggage

[@mattgayda2840]

It's a federal offense to use these on a case with firearms without an additional lock which ONLY YOU have the key. Don't do this

[@Thomas_Bannon]

@@mattgayda2840 That's been covered in other videos ad nauseam. When transporting firearms these are a backup for when someone at TSA cuts your actual locks so they don't forward an unlocked case containing a firearm or prevent your case from getting to the plane because they now have no way to lock it. Dev has also covered his procedures in multiple videos for mitigating the risk of TSA cutting locks on firearms cases but sometimes it happens and crappy hinge locks that force the TSA to lock the case are better than no locks until you're reunited with your case and can install the spare locks he recommends you carry in your carry-on bag.

[@jadefalcon001]

@@Thomas_Bannon almost as if the knee-jerk commenter above has no idea about the channel or Dev or anything else relevant. Dev, as you point out, has covered this specific issue *extensively*.

[@mattgayda2840]

@@Thomas_Bannon You're assuming they read the comments on the other video. Preventing someone from becoming an accidental felon isn't bad advice. Deviant should be making this clear in this video after being covered in the comments he participated in on the last video.

[@SavageGreywolf]

The real solution is to abolish the TSA.

[@kernelpickle]

That’s an idiotic, knee-jerk reactionary response to something that only needs some adjustments to improve the process their effectiveness. It would be completely idiotic to abolish the TSA, because despite their flaws and things they could improve upon they have a solid record of preventing dipshits from sneaking weapons and potentially dangerous items onto planes, and so far the only notable issue post 9/11 was the shoebomber, who found the one place that we didn’t have them checking at that time, and that attack was luckily thwarted by passengers, and now we have to take off our shoes to mitigate against another one of those. Sure, they do dumb things sometimes-like hassling people for trying to being plastic cutlery onto flights, but even if they misinterpreted the rules and were clearly being too strict about what they allowed-I don’t mind false positives like that, because even though it’s clearly not an issue as they hand out real butter knives to passengers who are on flights long enough to get served meals, it is far better than false negatives. Give me a little overzealous security that is on higher alert than one that isn’t and has allowed an untold amount of contraband to slip through. If you want to push them to update their training, update rules to be even more clear cut so that they don’t get confused by the wording. Those are all helpful and welcome suggestions, but immediately throwing the baby out with the bath water is actually worse than leaving things the same as they are now.

[@SnakebitSTI]

Yeah. If we're going to have a national air travel security agency, disband the TSA and start over from scratch. Including keeping TSA management out of the new agency entirely.

[@Only1Orinthal]

Hey. The theater kids need jobs too

[@Pknuckles1804]

​@@Only1Orinthal theatre kids are too smart to be TSA agents.

[@WalnutBun]

If only.

[@arlenbell4376]

I’d like to see these locks be made available with this option installed.

[@jamesmcgraw4584]

Dev, my son really enjoyed your DD interview (as did I), thanks for all you do.

[@frederikjacobs552]

You can unlock, open, then lock again (with the luggage still open). That way the TSA agent gets his key back immediately to open a few more. When they are done, this still assures they will unlock, close and lock again.

[@matt79de]

Awesome mod. The sad part in this whole story (as usual) is the TSA. They really know how to more often than not get people to pull their hair out. *sigh*

[@Chlorate299]

I suppose you could also print the whole spline channel part - given that the core is plastic I expect the whole thing is only pot metal to try and ensure that, if forced, the plug breaks off and prevents the lock being opened. But seeing as the whole lock is more-or-less just a measure to prevent opportunistic theft without tools it might be a neater option.

[@thomasrogers8239]

They're also TSA keys which last I knew the bitting was published online free of charge.

[@philthejet]

Pelican should have that littl gizmo standard in their latches.

[@ConstantlyDamaged]

TSA Agent: _looks at key that won't turn back, gets out a pipe wrench and forces it to turn back_ Maybe make a label explaining how to work it?

[@yyny0]

Locking locks for dummies

[@kennethng8346]

Probably depends on how far away the pipe wrench is. Which ever is less effort probably wins.

[@DeviantOllam]

I might. I have limited faith they would read it. But we'll see. (Also no one would need a large pipe wrench to turn the key. The key always turns smoothly)

[@ConstantlyDamaged]

@@DeviantOllam I meant when it's in key-retaining position. "Why won't it turn back? Must be stuck..."

[@An_Attempt]

The point is not about need, it is about senseless destruction. In all seriousness, this is a fantastic upgrade. Not much use for it in Europe, no TSA in the EU for the most part, and the security is much less ... psychotic.

[@burgersniffer]

You have an unnecessary verbal in your thumbnail: "How can you TO force the TSA..." Thanks for the content and sharing your knowledge!

[@burgersniffer]

Thank you for changing the thumbnail! 🤗

[@Oaty86]

I mentioned this in the other video but I would like a followup video regarding how the TSA treat these locks because they have 1 key meaning one stays unlatched because it doesn't clip back when the key is removed. A nice upgrade would be somehow making these locks be clipable while the key is removed and it is locked (like a one way attachment, being able to snap it back into position but not being able to remove it without the key, all while it is locked) this would solve the potential issue of one or both of the locks not being reclipped due to laziness.

[@buckstarchaser2376]

5:00 How small and carry-on friendly do you think you can get a microphone-to-surface-resonator speaker device, so you can turn single-pane windows like that into a loudspeaker, so that the smash n' bash TSA agents can hear the voice of god in the room with them to inform them that they need to put the provided key into the matching keyway, so as to -effortlessly- _magically_ open the lock?

[@richardmillhousenixon]

Probably don't need to go that far, just get one of those Bluetooth conduction transducer/speaker thingies and have a recording ready to go on your phone of you just saying something along the lines of "use the key, dumbass."

[@buckstarchaser2376]

@@richardmillhousenixon If you're going to go that far, you may as well incorporate it into the case, and use a simple touch-switch circuit to the latches.

[@andrewmayton2044]

It’s scary how bad the tsa is at there job some times

[@jadefalcon001]

sometimes? all the time. They've never done better than something like a 10% interdiction rate when tested by their internal tiger teams, never mind the real world. They're not merely useless but actively harmful.

[@BitSmythe]

*THEIR* job…

[@MrHack4never]

I feel like you should make airport tattoos on it to make it look like the key won't leave the locks because the locks are old, and not because they are modified

[@ItsJay365]

This is Great!! I love when Tech is used to make life easier and better.

[@benkayvfalsifier3817]

I wonder if there is a story about someone making a metal suitcase and weilding the case shut just to mess with the security team.

[@THEOGGUNSHOW]

Thank you Jame O'Keefe for being a great American 🇺🇸!!! We love and support you and all that you are doing for all of us. Please do not lose faith in us or the good fight!

[@onlineconsumer4796]

The lock maker should add that feature to the lock as that is a great feature.

[@ShotGunner5609]

I've used regular padlocks on my gun cases multiple times and i dont let tsa have my gun case open without me present. I have never had an issue besides them taking a minute to get the hamsters up to speed about my case not leaving my sight open. Adds 10 minutes.

[@SeanPat1001]

In 2022, the TSA found over 6500 firearms. Until we find a better solution, the TSA is what we got. Making a lock that helps them not to forget to relock our stuff is a step in the right direction.

[@SeedlingNL]

I'm more interested in knowing how many firearms they 'lost'...

[@cheeseburgerbeefcake]

A great solution to a real problem, love it! Out of interest, have you approached the vendor of the locks to suggest they change the design in the long run or offer a key retaining variant?

[@Knightyme]

There should not be the option, if they go the route of all their locks being key retaining. I would not expect the change in design should be expensive, and it would add pretty much 0 cost for he extra gram of metal.

[@SnakebitSTI]

There is one use case for non-key retaining locks: Unlock the case, open it up, toss the keys in, close it. Now you can't lose the keys without also losing the case. Key retention seems like the way to go with the TSA approved locks though.

[@nogravitas7585]

@@Knightyme The change in *design* would not be expensive the change in tooling, inventory and support would be expensive.

[@cpljimmyneutron]

I admit, it has been about 5 years since I flew with firearms... but... when I flew, there was a specific rule that weapon cases were required to be locked with NON-TSA locks, and TSA is in fact required by law to be denied access to weapon cases. So I am confused by more recent stories of TSA getting into weapon cases, and even your comment about having cases with guns be left unlocked, when in fact they should never have had TSA locks on those cases.

[@brettlaw4346]

I think a dual key lock would be the way to go. The TSA key only opens the lock once, and once relocked will require the actual key to open again. Make sure the lock being open doesn't allow them to fuck with the internals without the actual key. TSA key retention forces them to relock the lock.

[@kusucks991]

(Honest question, genuine curiosity) What happens the second time you send that case/lock through TSA then? How would this work, mechanically?

[@redenginner]

TSA sometimes will search cases again if they pass through multiple airports,which means they’d just cut the lock open.

[@LimitedWard]

Wow this is way easier than sending threatening emails to the TSA of what would happen to their families if they didn't relock my case!

[@Stealther]

So if you have two of these on your case the TSA agent needs two keys to open the case?

[@chrishops]

which they do not have.

[@fltfathin]

question: is "sound bomb" illegal to use with TSA? a sound device that blast "this gun case is not locked, please properly lock it or contact the owner" or similiar thing.

[@austinfarley4971]

I'm not going to lie, I read the thumbnail instead of a title and already had my mind made up after the word "properly"

[@jeremykothe2847]

It's a great start, good idea, would love to see something more industrial. Let's face it, if you weren't there to knock on that window, they'd probably have cut it off and left it aside.

[@Jeff_C_2112]

Thank you so much for sharing this - awesome stuff!

[@mrkultra1655]

Right on, keep sticking it to the man ✊🏻

[@chuckhunter2905]

A little off subject, but I purchased a set of these latches for a non-air Pelican 1510 case. They fit into the case well, but will not fully engage the lock. In the video you state that you’ve replaced all of your pelican cases with this type of latch and I am wondering if they have all been Air cases? If you have done it with standard cases, did you have to modify either the case or the lock to get them to work? If so, I’d love to see a video of what you’ve done because it’s past my return date and these really aren’t working for me. I have multiple cases that I would love to do this too. I know it’s not really what you’re advertising here, but it sounds like you have the experience & post on things like this. Thank you.

[@darknessblades]

Why is this not a standard feature on all TSA compatible locks?

[@Hungry_Box]

LOL..literally, shouted nice...just as you said "yeh nice right"

[@TheMyname707]

The TSA 007 James Bond security. 😅

[@glennmcgurrin8397]

Hmm, maybe storeroom style locks integrated into the clasps (locked unless the key is at that instant in the lock and turned) combined with strong opening springs and a camera triggered by opening and an audio triggered reminding them to lock the lock and instructions for a three year old to relock it. That way the bag won't stay closed unless it's locked and there's a big reminder plus a who do it picture if that somehow fails to call out the noncompliant inspector.

[@AnonymousMaykr]

That's awesome!

[@robertjackson1407]

Thank you 😊

[@johnvansloun7443]

Thank you!

[@joelhansen7373]

Love this!!!

[@Veptis]

Okay, crazy idea: could you make a "trap lock" that accepts a unknown key and then somehow records the bitting after turning. And keeps that record. To let you decode it later? And how can it still be functional as a lock for like a master key without disturbing the recorded bitting of an unknown key?

[@RNMSC]

I would think that it would be reasonably easy to make a metal replacement for the cam set that is cast with aluminum or pot metal so you don't have to be concerned that someone sets their lock up so that the only way you can remove the key is with it unlocked. Make one with the JB Weld, or with this adapter, to create a hiigh temp RTV mold, and you should be able to cast multiple. And the old ones could end up being stock for making new ones.

[@starhawke380]

My guess would be the case shows up with that latch broken off the case... (during transit)

[@christophrcr]

To avoid them breaking the key, you could put a sticker on the case saying "Lock will retain key until re-locked"

[@undefined40]

I see a problem with cases that have two of those latches (if such exist, i am not familiar with the pelican brand): When the agent unlocks the first one, he can not unlock the second one without locking the first one again.

[@svampebob007]

different keying for each latch would solve this issue

[@undefined40]

@@svampebob007 not really, they would still sit on the same key ring and I don't thing he wants to take one of the keys off the rin and put it on again each time such a case comes by.

[@buckstarchaser2376]

I am curious how long these would hold up when printed in PLA and the black latch is facing direct sunlight. I think PLA starts to deform around 95F or thereabouts. PETG may be the better filament from a strength and temperature stability point of view, though it tends to be a little more difficult to print with due to that same temperature increase.

[@SnakebitSTI]

In practical terms, PLA's glass transition temperature is below "car in the sun on a hot day" temperature.

[@andrewdreasler428]

PETG is more for the 'closed chamber' FDM printers than the 'open frame' printers. a proper closed chamber printer will maintain the 'bed temperature' in the entire build space, allowing the part to print without the uneven mid-print shrinkage that happens with open-frame printing of PETG.

[@theKashConnoisseur]

@@andrewdreasler428 Most users will have no issues printing small to medium parts in PETG with an open framed printer.

[@bosstowndynamics5488]

​@@andrewdreasler428Eh? PETG prints fine on open printers - in fact, pretty much all factory Prusa parts are PETG printed on open frame Prusas in their print farm. ABS, ASA and engineering grade stuff is a different story

[@andrewdreasler428]

@Bosstown Dynamics Ah, I had confused PETG and ABS. Thank you for the correction.

[@chriscapune7873]

Always great information and cool stuff!!!👍😎🐈🐾🐈‍⬛🍻

[@Alan_Hans__]

You potentially want to add a sticker to put beside the lock to say that they are key retaining or something like that.

[@freddytangen444]

Amazing locking ! How do I register to win one ?

[@tomstech4390]

Does everyone at TSA wear slip-ons?... just wondering. Might be worth looking at in future.

[@johncooper9887]

Hey Dev, another great video, do you have any idea what's happening with Mayhem keys - website is blank?

[@entropy11]

Super slick.

[@unlockeduk]

I’m always in the unlocked position

[@RellikSlacan]

Hey Devient, when looking at these locks would there ever be a way to place a counter or a Spring loaded flag that would let you know if someone unlocked/relocked these to know if the TSA opened your bag?

[@BitSmythe]

*deviAnt*

[@madbradfreeman]

Nice! But, are you wearing a PK ring?

[@user-wf6fm5pi3m]

Follow up comment. I forgot to mention my Pelican case has for lock points that I use with padlocks! And I do not give them the key.

[@DaKink]

nice one!

[@el7440]

if theres one thing ive learned from your vids deev its that if you dont make it as idiot resistant as possible the TSA will find a way to not do their jobs right

[@tribakzero]

Them at the airport: Oh this dude again!

[@somedude9937]

I'm curious what the TSA procedure would be if they were just presented with locks they were completely unable to destructively bypass with the tools on hand? Would they just refuse to ship it? More trouble than it's worth? One would assume you could exceed the amount of tools and effort they had available with something like recessed puck locks that hid the hasps and shackles.

[@WufflesGhosts]

I believe TSA procedure would be to smash it, then tape it back together and send it off.

[@alphaomegafirearmstraining6629]

where do you get the spline channel fillers from?

[@billwilliams3998]

will they fit the harbor freight cases ?

[@luppano]

Unrelated but: what is the blue-white-green flag with arrows on your backpack? Looks like Sierra Leone flag or Galapagos flag in Ecuador, with arrows reminiscent of the Iron Front symbol. It bugs me, can't find anything more. Thanks !

[@richscott2090]

Very Nice Idea .

[@divamarysia]

Where can I buy the 3D fillers? Link please??

[@docwil2541]

Very nice simple mod. Great job. I like the insert of you guiding TSA. Which plastic did y'all print with? Doc

[@coler154]

most likely PLA

[@kennethjohnson4280]

"This is the Deviant Lockpicker and what I have for you today"....

[@ok9nja741]

I really like the rainbow cat patch you have on your bag. Where can I find it for sale?

[@coler154]

its called the nyan cat

[@kenGPT]

Hey Deviant, I accidentally signed up for giveaways multiple times because I was under the impression that you sign up once per giveaway. Am I now on a ban list? Just curious.

[@SeedlingNL]

Only if these signups were done from different accounts or you used automation of some sorts to spam thousands of them per second. Ie, if you were trying to cheat the system. Otherwise you will be fine (though you might have gotten a notification that you already registered.)

[@kenGPT]

@@SeedlingNL I probably did it like 3 times before realizing.

[@tomben9609]

That's a great mod! Is it possible to find some metal core for the lock, and swap the plastic ones? Would it make any real difference, having a metal core ? Great video as always

[@chemistrykrang8065]

The TSA keys are long since compromised, so not much point.

[@dankmeme73]

I doubt this comment will be seen but I might have a solution for your gun problems. Could you manufacturer a case that has internal Handle type metal bars that connect to a metal plate in the bottom of the case with a plexiglass panel that slots over the bars with enough space to get a lock around it keeping everything locked internally but entirely visible when the case is open and use tsa locks on the outside. The tsa is happy they get to snoop on you pretending to do work but they can’t actually get to the firearms because it’s locked behind a screen of plexiglass.

[@iggymac3473]

Very nice bro thank you

[@jzburda]

I can already see a TSA member having trouble locking it so he puts his foot on the bag and pulls hard

[@Myekos]

Maybe put a full page printed sheet with a 36 pt "TSA" at the top with the directions in case you aren't there.

[@Subgunman]

Too bad they don’t make these latches for the pelican cases that use the narrow lock assemblies. I use the smaller cases to transport some tools and test gear.

[@My1xT]

can the TSA be held responsible if they dont lock your bag and stuff gets stolen?

[@iamawesomesauce68]

I don't think they are

[@pmheart6]

Are you putting a warning on them? Open first (this/other) key retaining. Obviously they're not always with you. They won't know it's not just jammed.

[@isaacplaysbass8568]

TSA Goon; he was clearly a blunt tool.

[@danielfickbohm6433]

Do these latches work on the 1740 or 1750?

[@curtishoffmann6956]

How can no one from TSA be watching this channel?

[@azwapicklock]

Great mod 👍

[@merpius]

awesome.

[@thetable123]

I fly a fair amount with my pelican air, and I've never gotten my case back unlocked, despite a collection of a dozen or so of the TSA slips.

[@yucannthahvitt251]

It really depends on what airports you go through. ATL, DTW, ORD and JFK have been the large airports that have *always* messed my stuff up. PWM, DIA, DEN have not. Smaller airports rarely have anyone messing with my stuff or breaking my cases or luggage, probably because smaller airports are more likely to hold people accountable than massive major city airports.

[@thetable123]

@@yucannthahvitt251 IAD is my home airport, not the biggest, but one of the most inconvenient. I don't remember ever getting an inspection out of there, but I have gotten my bags out of there with only my cable ties holding the lid closed before I went to the case with TSA latches. Think that had more to do with tired handlers than TSA. Only done ATL once as an endpoint. ORD and JFK usually are driving trips. DTW hasn't ever been anything but a connector for me, thankfully.

[@inuyashacoolieo]

I assume these are only for the Air cases. Would be nice to find a set for the Protector cases

[@DeviantOllam]

They're the same latches

[@inuyashacoolieo]

@@DeviantOllam That's great to know! My latches on the protector cases tend to pop right open when they slam them face down on the conveyors. Had quite a few times where the locks were the only thing holding the lid from being completely open and all my tools falling out.