LifePod 2.0 Travel Case

[@John1911]

Pretty fancy case when compared to the plain metal case that this is replacing. I hate how long this video is. But there is quite a bit to cover. -Marky

[@AmericanMinuteman95]

Most people love longer videos. Me being one of them. I know some topics don't need it. But other might and we appreciate the long format.

[@John1911]

You are very kind. Sometimes I worry about going on and on and on. Marky

[@michaelwhite9199]

Questioning the competence of the TSA is a good point.

[@John1911]

Always objectively consider worst case when it comes to what humans will do wrong. -Marky

[@bansheerider619]

Great review. I just bought one today to keep in my truck, but with biometric.

[@John1911]

Thank you for noticing. We still use ours and have zero issues or callbacks from TSA. Even around DC. Marky

[@nrolfsen]

Thanks for taking the time to make this video! Any updates on TSA interactions while traveling?

[@John1911]

TSA even complimented me on the case at one FBO! Good to go. -Marky

[@nrolfsen]

@@John1911 Great info! Thanks again

[@jijisan01]

Have you traveled with the case yet? I travel with a full size 2011 with optic also, and I'm wondering what you fit in there. At a minimum, I'd like to be able to fit the gun, two 126mm mags and a box of 50rds or 2 smaller boxes of 20. Can you do that with your Wilson?

[@John1911]

Yes, I have travelled with it. Works great. But…the X9L isn’t a 2011 thus is slightly smaller. So I don’t think you’re gonna get all those boxes in there. Regards, Marky

[@jijisan01]

@@John1911 I wasn't completely accurate with the "full-size" description. Mine is 4.6" barrel. Can you fit a couple mags and a box of ammo with your X9?

[@John1911]

I think a box of ammo would be tough with the rest in there. Unfortunately we are in the middle of major range building construction so the armory is all packed up. I don’t have access to the box right now. If I did, I would check. Marky

[@gplan6107]

Great video hope to see updates

[@John1911]

We’ll have to fly with it a few times before we pass any final judgements. Stay tuned! Marky

[@JoshThompson25]

Good review but for the future i recommend you write out a table of contents to use to keep your flow better. A lot jumping around and what not

[@John1911]

Fair point. I will consider it in the future. Glad you liked the video. -Marky

[@donfransisco9404]

@@John1911 W response

[@John1911]

@@donfransisco9404 I have a confession. I had to Google your response to see what you are saying!! I feel like such a dork! 😂 -Marky

[@donfransisco9404]

@@John1911 How are the buttons by the way? ever not respond as they should, or have to retype passcode? I have no idea why they went with electronic buttons rather than rugged tactile buttons. especially for a heavy duty product like this. Maybe I'm underestimating the touch sensors.

[@John1911]

No issues with the buttons so far. -Marky

[@aviationnationhd3760]

Its illegal for tsa to have access to you firearm. “The owner shall retain the key or combination”

[@John1911]

1. You are correct. 2. You have quoted it. 3. It has been my experience that dealing with TSA, checking firearms, flying with different carriers and even flying into different airports; things change from place to place. Sometimes from agent, to agent and shift to shift. Next, someone is going to come along and suggest I keep a copy of the regs and quote them chapter and verse when things go sideways. Which I have done. One time to the point of it getting VERY heated. Which is a slow-walk to getting detained. That solves nothing. So…here is how I handle it now. I stay cool. I know the regs. If needed, I cite them chapter & verse. Calmly and in a friendly manner. Sometimes the person / people I am interfacing with simply don’t know how to handle firearms. And after that, I give them my Traveling with Firearms Miranda Warning. “It’s your airport and your rules. You have the badge and the gun. I will do what you ask, just understand everything happening now is on security video, and if my firearms get lost or stolen, we’ll handle it administratively”. Regards, Marky

[@FOURFTP]

Wait you can’t leave the latches off ? To unlock it . the latches gotta be on in other to unlock safe ?

[@John1911]

Yes.

[@GRT1865]

Good luck with the new case. I have heard others using it with no problems. But like you said you will find that one guy to mess everything up. The length of the video is fine. It's all useful information. Wait I wasn't goofy in this comment. I'll have to fix that next time. HAHAHA Stay safe. Take care. Have fun. 😎

[@John1911]

I’m sure the more I use it, and the more confidence I get with TSA interfacing with it, my worries will prove to be for naught. Marky

[@wolfpackadventures]

You mentioned you can only use the key to unlock, but not lock it. When you tried locking the box with the key, the box was open…did you try closing the box and locking it with the key? Not trying to be rude or anything, I’m just curious if you figured out if that’s possible.

[@John1911]

I don’t have it in front of me, but I recall it would not lock mechanically. Only electronically. If that makes sense. -Marky