Chris, I understand where you are coming from. I have had to travel to other states for my company and I bring my tool bag with me in my checked luggage. I have had to go to the TSA approved locks because my tools seem to flag. My beef was that I had my multitool stolen from my bag. Yes, it is not a $5000 lens, but it is still a tool I use for work and my personal property. Whatever system works for you to get your equipment where it needs to go. I am a gun owner and have a concealed weapons permit but I think if shipping the case was more practical and cost effective, I would opt for that over packing my gun in the case. My license is accepted in quite a few states, but not all so I am leery about packing my gun.