Expensive Cameras in Checked Luggage

This is an interesting solution to being able to pack and check camera equipment in checked luggage while making sure it gets considerate handling by TSA: pack a firearm with your camera equipment. A firearm could be a $20 starter pistol. Read the link for more on this.

I doubt I’d ever do this as I carry my camera and lenses on the plane and only check my tripod which has never been stolen or touched that I know of. It’s an expensive tripod/head rig but I think I’ll let others experiment with starter pistols.

[via Steve Splonskowski]