How To Take Self Defense Pepper Spray Through TSA
CAN PEPPER SPRAY GO THROUGH TSA?
Travelers may sometimes attempt to board planes with pocket self-defense tools such as pepper spray and mace pepper gun. While it can be an effective tool for self-defense, its presence in airports can raise eyebrows – and for a good reason. Bringing pepper spray onto the plane is often not allowed, especially if you are unfamiliar with the TSA/FAA regulations and airline policies. Let's get into detail how to bring pepper spray through airport security and onto a plane without jeopardizing your safety or breaking the law.
PEPPER SPRAY IN CARRY ON LUGGAGE
Pepper spray may not be brought in any form to your carry-on bags, as it is considered a weapon.
Terrorists could easily use pepper spray to subdue the cabin crew and other passengers. Moreover, pepper spray becomes highly flammable when used in aerosol form.
PEPPER SPRAY IN CHECKED BAGGAGE
Airlines allow pepper spray in your checked luggage, provided that the following conditions are met:
- The container must hold no more than 4 fl. oz. (118ml).
- An accident-preventing safety device is installed on the container.
It is also important to remember that any self-defense sprays you bring on a plane must not contain more than 2% by mass of tear gas (CN or CS).
INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS VS. DOMESTIC FLIGHTS
It is legal to purchase and possess pepper spray in countries like the United States and Mexico, as well as in Canada and the UK. You must have a license to purchase and carry pepper spray in other countries. Even if pepper spray is legal, finding an airline that permits you to put it in your checked baggage is uncommon. Avoid security checkpoint and any difficulties at foreign airports by leaving the pepper spray at home.
FLYING WITH FAZER DEFENSE PEPPER SPRAY
It is possible to bring pepper spray on a plane, but there are a few things to remember. You may not bring pepper spray into the cabin under any circumstances. Your container must hold no more than 4 ounces of pepper spray, include an adequate safety mechanism, and adhere to the 2% limit. Also, keep in mind that individual airlines may have different regulations that differ from TSA guidelines.
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