It is worth pointing out, a trick a number of photographer friends use when having to check their photo gear is to include a flare gun (or was it a starter pist

It is worth pointing out, a trick a number of photographer friends use when having to check their photo gear is to include a flare gun (or was it a starter pistol) in the case and note that there is a firearm. It increases the scrutiny and tracking of the bag. Lifehacker had an article on it -- http://lifehacker.com/5448014/pack-a-gun-to-protect-valuables-from-airline-theft-or-loss http://lifehacker.com/5448014/pack-a-gun-to-protect-valuable...