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Explosive Materials Disabling Chemicals & Other

Item Carry-on Checked Dangerous Items


Blasting Caps No No Item Carry-on Checked
Dynamite No No Chlorine for Pools and Spas No No
Fireworks No No Small compressed gas Yes Yes
Flares (in any form) No No cartridges - Up to 2 in life vests and 2 spares
Hand Grenades No No Fire extinguishers and
Plastic Explosives No No other compressed gas cylinders No No
Realistic Replicas of Explosives No No Liquid Bleach No No
Spillable Batteries - No No
Flammable Items Except those in wheelchairs
Spray Paint No No
Item Carry-on Checked
Tear Gas No No
Aerosol - Any except for No No NOTE: There are other hazardous materials that are regulated
personal care or toiletries in by the FAA. This information is summarized at www.faa.gov.
limited quantities
Fuels - Including cooking No No
fuels and any flammable liquid fuel Other Items
Gasoline No No Item Carry-on Checked
Gas Torches No No
Lighter Fluid No No Gel-type candles No Yes
Common Lighters - Yes No Gel shoe inserts - No Yes
Lighters without fuel are permitted in checked baggage. Gel shoe inserts are not permitted, but shoes constructed
Lighters with fuel are prohibited in checked baggage, un- with gel heels are allowed and must be removed and
less they adhere to the Department of Transportation (DOT) screened.
exemption, which allows up to two fueled lighters if properly Non-flammable Yes - 3 oz. or Yes
enclosed in a DOT approved case. If you are uncertain as to liquid, gel, or smaller container
whether your lighter is prohibited, please leave it at home. aerosol paint

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Torch Lighters No No Flammable liquid, gel, No No
Torch lighters create a thin, needle-like flame that is hotter or aerosol paint
(reaching 2,500 degrees Fahrenheit) and more intense than Snow globes and like No Yes
those from common lighters. A torch lighter is often used for
pipes and cigars, and maintains a consistent stream of air-
decorations regardless of size or amount of liquid Prohibited Items List
inside, even with documentation.
propelled fire regardless of the angle at which it is held. Torch
lighters continue to be banned.
Updated: March 2009
Strike-anywhere Matches - No No
Except one book of safety (non-strike anywhere) matches is
permitted as carry-on items, but all matches are prohibited in
checked baggage.
Flammable Paints - No No
See Other Items for non-flammable paints
Turpentine and Paint Thinner No No
Realistic Replicas of No No
Incendiaries
NOTE: There are other hazardous materials that are regulated
by the FAA. For more information visit www.faa.gov. www.TSA.gov
Prohibited Items List Sporting Goods Martial Arts & Self Defense Items
Item Carry-on Checked Item Carry-on Checked
The prohibited items list is not intended to
be all-inclusive and is updated as necessary. Baseball Bats No Yes
Billy Clubs No Yes
Bows and Arrows No Yes
To ensure traveler’s security, transportation Cricket Bats No Yes
Black Jacks No Yes
security officers (TSOs) may determine that Brass Knuckles No Yes
Golf Clubs No Yes
an item not on the prohibited items chart Kubatons No Yes
Hockey Sticks No Yes
Mace/Pepper Spray - No Yes
is prohibited. In addition, the TSO may also Lacrosse Sticks No Yes One 118 ml or 4 fl. oz. container of mace or pepper spray is
determine that an item on the permitted Pool Cues No Yes permitted in checked baggage provided it is equipped with
Ski Poles No Yes a safety mechanism to prevent accidental discharge.
chart is dangerous and therefore may not be Spear Guns No Yes Martial Arts Weapons No Yes
brought through the security checkpoint. Night Sticks No Yes
Guns & Firearms Nunchakus No Yes
Please pay careful attention to the “Notes” Item Carry-on Checked Stun Guns/Shocking Devices No Yes
included at the bottom of each section – Ammunition - No Yes
Throwing Stars No Yes
they contain important information about Check with your airline or travel agent to see if ammunition
NOTE: Any sharp objects in checked baggage should be
restrictions and exceptions. is permitted in checked baggage on the airline you are flying.
sheathed or securely wrapped to prevent injury to baggage
If ammunition is permitted, it must be declared to the airline
at check-in. Small arms ammunitions for personal use must handlers and Security Officers.
The chart applies to flights originating within be securely packed in fiber, wood or metal boxes or other
the United States. Please check with your packaging specifically designed to carry small amounts of Tools
ammunition. Ask about limitations or fees, if any, that apply. Item Carry-on Checked
airline or travel agent for restrictions at

destinations outside of the United States. BB guns No Yes
Axes and Hatchets No Yes
Cattle Prods No Yes
Compressed Air Guns No Yes
(To include paintball markers) - Carried in checked luggage Crowbars No Yes
without compressed air cylinder attached. Hammers No Yes
Sharp Objects Firearms - No Yes Drills and drill bits - No Yes
Item Carry-on Checked Firearms carried as checked baggage MUST be unloaded, Including cordless
packed in a locked hard-sided container, and declared to the portable power drills
Box Cutters No Yes airline at check-in. Saws - Including cordless No Yes
Ice Axes/Ice Picks No Yes Flare Guns - No Yes portable power saws
Knives - Except for plastic or No Yes May be carried as checked baggage, but MUST be unloaded, Tools - Greater than No Yes
round bladed butter knives packed in a locked hard-sided container, and declared to the seven inches in length
Meat Cleavers No Yes airline at check-in. Tools - Seven inches Yes Yes
Razor-Type Blades - Such as No Yes Flares No No or less in length
box cutters, utility knives, razor Gun Lighters No Yes
blades not in a cartridge, but excluding safety razors.
Screwdrivers - Seven Yes Yes
Gun Powder - No No inches or less in length
Sabers No Yes Including black powder and percussion caps
Scissors - Metal with pointed tips Yes Yes Wrenches and Pliers - Yes Yes
Parts of Guns and Firearms No Yes Seven inches or less in length
and blades shorter than four inches Pellet Guns No Yes
Swords No Yes Realistic Replicas of Firearms No Yes NOTE: Any sharp objects in checked baggage should be
Starter Pistols No Yes sheathed or securely wrapped to prevent injury to baggage
NOTE: Any sharp objects in checked baggage should be
handlers and Security Officers.
sheathed or securely wrapped to prevent injury to baggage
NOTE: Check with your airline or travel agent to see if firearms
handlers and inspectors.
are permitted in checked baggage on the airline you are flying.
Ask about limitations or fees, if any, that apply.

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