This is a pretty good explanation made by TSA rep.
I never risk leaving ammo in the magazine.. but looks it’s possible.
My advice - more secure it looks, less problem expected.
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Eberlstock is one of the best packs. Got a few of them.
To be honest though, a slung rifle or 1 in a scabbard is useless in a normal charge/attack from a critter. Unless you practice alot. Average human cannot process the situation, grab the rifle and shoot accurately in seconds.
Sometimes you see a threat coming but generally you dont.
I never had a sling on any rifle while living up there. My 45/70 had the safety disabled, chamber loaded and on half cock. Plus it was always in my hand.
Just my opinion of course.
Besides, for most of us, drawing from a holster is natural. We practice that move.
Doesnt matter what gun you have if you dont make a CNS shot anyway
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My last bear i shot was cool but still a pucket factor issue. Seen him just sitting. I always shoot for the off shoulder. Destroy everything internal and limit mobility.
Punched him through both shoulders with a 30-06 using 180gr failsafes. He hit the ground so hard, my face even hurt. My buddy and i were laughing and congratulating each other then the bear got up and came at us. He was basically plowing down cuz his front legs were gone but bears will run downhill due to more cover, water, etc.
I hit him again and got a good spine shot. Dropped him instantly.
He went 6’2". Nice bear.
Dont underestimate a bear. A moose is worse. You can kinda figure out a bears habit but a moose…worse than women. Just dont lose sleep over it. An actual charge doesnt happen alot. Bluff charges, yes
Just be ready, pay attention to you surroundings and use that grey matter between your ears
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My brother lived in Alaska for years and I went up for hunting and fishing trips a few times. Your setup should work fine for the guns but, you will need a separate padlocked case for the ammo. It cannot be in the same case as the firearms. it is more about the airline than TSA because you will be checking these as baggage and they will be out of your possession before you get to TSA.
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Looks like we have several different opinions and experiences.
Perhaps the best would be to check restrictions at the airlines you are going to use to fly to Alaska.
United and AA uses the same rules and there’s no problem using the same locked hard case container containing firearms and ammo.
I’ve never traveled with long gun, but friend of mine told me you should use 2 locks for a rifle / shotgun case.
If I drove to AK, would Canada allow me to cut through with my EDC if I didn’t stop or would I need to hire a ferry to carry me there via US waters?? 
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Good question. I guess others here can best answer per their better experience.
1-2 years ago, I did a quick look up on regs as a US citizen thinking of driving to Alaska via Canada, but all the data I saw read that I’d not be legal in Canada even if locked in a car safe (plus severe penalties). Figured I’d have to stay on US territory completely whilst traveling. JIMHO.
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No risk, no fun. 
Just use UPS or FedEx.
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I agree with you. It just takes practice to build that muscle memory.
Pistol is easier. If the bear is on top of you, shove it down its throat and keep pulling that trigger. Kinda hard for a rifle
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I saw a video once of fellah who traveled so much in remote parks, he set up a rig where the bottom of his grip was tethered to his belt with an elastic cord; God Forbid he gets attacked and drops it. Interesting.
Don’t even think about crossing the border into Canada with a handgun.
When I was flying a Super Cub in Alaska back in '94 I carried a 30-30. Hollow point ammo was forbidden by Canadian customs.
THat was a long time ago. Things might have changed. Or not.
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I’ll add that during my time in Alaska, a firearm was required aboard small aircraft for survival—primarily to hunt for food, if you survived a crash. The most common injury surviving pilots faced was a broken arm
Think about that for a second.
What firearm can you load and shoot with one hand?
A big old bear gun will certainly bring down, say, a moose, but if you’ve got a dead moose in your camp—you likely will get a visit from Mr. Bear----with smaller game, probably not, but a 375 H&H isn’t going to leave you much of a grouse or bunny to eat.
Some pilots carry a shotgun for small game, along with a few slugs for bear medicine, but I passed on that. Shotgun barrels (like an arm) can be easily damaged in a crash and what use is a shotgun with a bent barrel?
Then there’s the ammo issue. No way will a full .50 can of 12 gauge or .375 H&H ammo fit in the Piper Cub without sacrificing payload. A box of .44s or 30-30 JSPs, or even a brick of 500 .22lrs is more doable
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See any reason I cannot put a fixed blade hunting knife in my rifle case?
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exactly, this was the reason to buy the 45-70 
I flew with my folder in the same bag as my pistol and ammo, I see no reason they would have issue with a fixed blade in the locked checked hard case full of firearms.
Would I look funny in bear country with this?
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