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We get alot of questions about bringing items on planes during vacations. We have sifted through some of the information on the TSA web site and found the current regulations regarding items and related items listed in our store. We hope this information is helpful to you..
Please note that it is up to you, the consumer and holder of such items, to check for the most recent regulations regarding these weapons. We assume no responsibility if the below posted information changes after the post date. Posted 2-14-2007.
Sharp Objects
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Carry-on |
Checked |
Box Cutters |
No |
Yes |
Ice Axes/Ice Picks |
No |
Yes |
Knives - except for plastic or round bladed butter knives |
No |
Yes |
Meat Cleavers |
No |
Yes |
Razor-Type Blades - such as box cutters, utility knives, razor blades not in a cartridge, but excluding safety razors. |
No |
Yes |
Sabers |
No |
Yes |
Scissors - metal with pointed tips and blades shorter than four inches |
Yes |
Yes |
Swords |
No |
Yes |
NOTE: Any sharp objects in checked baggage should be sheathed or securely wrapped to prevent injury to baggage handlers and inspectors. |
Guns & Firearms
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Carry-on |
Checked |
Ammunition - Check with your airline or travel agent to see if ammunition is permitted in checked baggage on the airline you are flying. If ammunition is permitted, it must be declared to the airline at check-in. Small arms ammunitions for personal use must be securely packed in fiber, wood or metal boxes or other packaging specifically designed to carry small amounts of ammunition. Ask about limitations or fees, if any, that apply. Read our Firearms & Ammunition section. |
No |
Yes |
BB guns |
No |
Yes |
Compressed Air Guns |
No |
Yes |
Firearms - firearms carried as checked baggage MUST be unloaded, packed in a locked hard-sided container, and declared to the airline at check-in. Read our Firearms & Ammunition section. |
No |
Yes |
Flare Guns - May be carried as checked baggage MUST be unloaded, packed in a locked hard-sided container, and declared to the airline at check-in. Read our section on Camping. |
No |
Yes |
| Flares |
No |
No |
Gun Lighters |
No |
Yes |
Gun Powder including black powder and percussion caps |
No |
No |
Parts of Guns and Firearms |
No |
Yes |
Pellet Guns |
No |
Yes |
Realistic Replicas of Firearms |
No |
Yes |
Starter Pistols |
No |
Yes |
NOTE: Check with your airline or travel agent to see if firearms are permitted in checked baggage on the airline you are flying. Ask about limitations or fees, if any, that apply. All of the firearms listed above, as well the frame or receiver of such firearms, carried as checked baggage, MUST be unloaded, packed in locked hard-sided gun case, and declared to your airline at check-in. |
Martial Arts & Self Defense Items
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Carry-on |
Checked |
Billy Clubs |
No |
Yes |
Black Jacks |
No |
Yes |
Brass Knuckles |
No |
Yes |
Kubatons |
No |
Yes |
Mace/Pepper Spray - One 118 ml or 4 Fl. oz. container of mace or pepper spray is permitted in checked baggage provided it is equipped with a safety mechanism to prevent accidental discharge. For more information visit www.faa.gov., click on Passengers, then Preparing to Fly. |
No |
Yes |
Martial Arts Weapons |
No |
Yes |
Night Sticks |
No |
Yes |
Nunchakus |
No |
Yes |
Stun Guns/Shocking Devices |
No |
Yes |
Throwing Stars |
No |
Yes |
NOTE: Any sharp objects in checked baggage should be sheathed or securely wrapped to prevent injury to baggage handlers and Security Officers. |
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TSA Regulations 
