Padlocks

A good padlock is a simple yet effective way to provide extra security for your equipment during transport or storage. Whether you want to lock a gun case, a pistol case, a duffel bag or a suitcase, a high-quality combination lock ensures that your belongings cannot be opened without authorisation.

Go straight to the information you need:
• Why choose a combination lock?
• What is a TSA lock?
• Not just for travelling
• What should you look out for when buying a padlock?
• Frequently asked questions about padlocks

In this category, you’ll find compact padlocks from BCB and Nimrod. Both models feature an adjustable combination lock, so you don’t need to carry a separate key. In addition, the Nimrod TSA Padlock is fitted with a Travel Sentry Approved (TSA) system, making it particularly suitable for air travel.

Whether you’re looking for a combination padlock for an airsoft case, a luggage lock for your suitcase or a TSA combination lock for international travel, you’ll find a practical solution in this category.

Why choose a combination lock?

More and more users are opting for a combination lock instead of a traditional key lock. The main advantage is that you can’t lose a key. You can easily set your own personal combination and open the lock in a matter of seconds.

A combination padlock is therefore ideal for:

• Weapons cases.
• Pistol cases.
• Duffel Bags.
• Tactical Rucksacks.
• Suitcases.
• Lockers and storage cupboards.

By choosing your own combination, the lock remains easy to use, whilst your equipment is better protected against unauthorised opening during transport or storage.

What is a TSA lock?

The Nimrod TSA Padlock is fitted with a Travel Sentry Approved (TSA) system. This type of travel lock has been specially designed for frequent flyers.

If checked-in luggage needs to undergo additional screening at an airport, authorised security staff can open a TSA lock using specialised security tools and relock it after the inspection. This means the lock does not need to be cut or damaged during a luggage check. TSA/Travel Sentry locks can be recognised by the familiar red diamond logo and are now used at hundreds of airports and in dozens of countries.

That does not, however, mean that a TSA lock is any less secure. In fact, the system has been designed to strike a good balance between keeping your luggage secure and allowing authorised security services to carry out any necessary inspections without damaging the lock or the suitcase.

Not just for travelling

Although a luggage lock is often associated with holidays and air travel, padlocks are also extremely practical in the world of airsoft. They provide a simple way of securing suitcases and bags during transport or when you leave your kit temporarily unattended in a vehicle, hotel room or locker.

A padlock for a weapons case or a padlock for a pistol case does not offer an absolute guarantee against theft, but it does provide an extra layer of security and prevents a case or bag from being opened accidentally during transport.

A duffel bag or tactical rucksack can often be secured by fastening the zip pullers together using a compact combination lock.

What should you look out for when buying a padlock?

When choosing a padlock, it is important to decide in advance what you intend to use it for. A compact combination lock for a gun case has different requirements to a TSA padlock that is regularly taken on air travel.

Please note, amongst other things:

• An adjustable combination of digits.
• The dimensions of the bracket.
• Suitable for suitcases, bags or lockers.
• TSA certification if you fly regularly.
• The quality of the locking mechanism.
• A compact design that’s easy to carry around.

By making the right choice in advance, you can ensure that the lock’s shackle isn’t too big or too small for the zips or fastenings on your suitcase or bag.

Frequently asked questions about padlocks

What is the difference between a combination lock and a key lock?
A combination lock is opened using a combination of your own choosing, whereas a key lock uses a physical key. This means that with a combination lock, you don’t need to carry a separate key or worry about losing it.

What is a TSA padlock?
A TSA padlock is a Travel Sentry Approved padlock that can be opened by authorised airport security staff using special tools and then relocked after inspection. This means the lock does not need to be damaged during a baggage check.

Can I use a padlock on a gun case or pistol case?
Yes. Many gun cases and pistol cases are fitted with locking points into which a compact combination padlock can be inserted to secure the case during transport or storage.

Is a TSA lock only suitable for air travel?
No. Although TSA locks are best known for air travel, you can just as easily use one on a gun case, a duffel bag, a suitcase or any other bag you want to secure more securely.

Can I set the combination myself?
Yes. Both the BCB and Nimrod padlocks have an adjustable combination, so you can easily choose your own personal code.

With a high-quality padlock, combination lock or TSA padlock, you can add an extra layer of security to your gun case, pistol case, duffel bag or suitcase. Discover the range from BCB and Nimrod and choose the padlock that suits your style of travelling, transporting and storing your gear.