Tactical Flashlight on Airplane? - Page 2

Scott · August 23rd, 2009, 10:30 AM

I carry a couple flashlights all the time. The E2D with the striking bezel is one of them. I don't even take them out of my carry-on bag. They just go through the scanning machine.

Jackle1886 · August 23rd, 2009, 10:52 AM

Flown with my Rayovac 3w no problem. It was "scary black" looking but no strike bezels.

Blackeagle · August 23rd, 2009, 10:54 AM

I've carried my Surefire 6P and First-Light Tomahawk on airplanes many times, without any problems.

jofrdo · August 23rd, 2009, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by GoldenSaber

Any TSA people on the forum that can answer that?

Did you even try to find the answer yourself? You don't need a TSA person to reply; the answer is readily available online. I found the answer on the TSA website within 1 minute; just do an Internet search on "TSA Rules." Anyway, TSA's website is:
TSA: Prohibited Items

Flashlights are NOT listed as prohibited items. I've flown with flashlights many times. I could see how an overzealous TSA agent might identify certain types of lights (such as a metal bodied mini-mag light) as kubatons, but that's streching things a bit. If that happened, I would ask to speak to a supervisor and have him show me where in the rules flashlights are forbidden, and ask him why pens and pencils aren't kubatons.

MilitaryPower · August 23rd, 2009, 12:59 PM

I flew with my 6P Defender last year. Little did they know, but it was actually modified and could probably cause a terrorist's eyes to turn white and explode if I shined it in his eyes. Ok, not really, but seriously.

And I would rather stick someone in the eye with a pen than a flashlight. More concentrated point and less to push through.

goawayfarm · August 23rd, 2009, 01:51 PM

I just returned from Mexico & carried a Surefire light on my person & another in my go bag, that travels with me on ALL the flights. There are NO problems taking a light on your person or carry on.....

At Reagan, they did try to take the safety scissors in my first aid kit (it's a large kit), but a supervisor (called at my request) told them it was OK. No problem at ANY of the other airports here or in Mexico.

Quote:

And I would rather stick someone in the eye with a pen than a flashlight. More concentrated point and less to push through.

Don't under estimate a bezel strike with a Surefire!

MilitaryPower · August 23rd, 2009, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by goawayfarm

I just returned from Mexico & carried a Surefire light on my person & another in my go bag, that travels with me on ALL the flights. There are NO problems taking a light on your person or carry on.....

At Reagan, they did try to take the safety scissors in my first aid kit (it's a large kit), but a supervisor (called at my request) told them it was OK. No problem at ANY of the other airports here or in Mexico.

Don't under estimate a bezel strike with a Surefire!

I've felt the pain in training. Don't want to feel it in real life. I was only referring soley to penetration. The E2DL bezel (though I don't have one) is very nice. The 6P is a little more chunky though.

GoldenSaber · August 23rd, 2009, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jofrdo

Did you even try to find the answer yourself? You don't need a TSA person to reply; the answer is readily available online. I found the answer on the TSA website within 1 minute; just do an Internet search on "TSA Rules." Anyway, TSA's website is:
TSA: Prohibited Items

Flashlights are NOT listed as prohibited items. I've flown with flashlights many times. I could see how an overzealous TSA agent might identify certain types of lights (such as a metal bodied mini-mag light) as kubatons, but that's streching things a bit. If that happened, I would ask to speak to a supervisor and have him show me where in the rules flashlights are forbidden, and ask him why pens and pencils aren't kubatons.

Thank you for your trite response. I always like the resident know it all who belittles others with their superior knowledge, unless I am reading it wrong. To answer your question, I did look at the TSA website, thank you very much, and as you have hammered home, flashlights aren't on the list. However, I asked about a specific model with a bezel that is designed and advertised to be a strike weapon. Didn't see that CLARIFIED in the TSA area. Before I threw it in a bag and then had them confiscate a $200 flashlight they considered a "weapon" I thought I would pose it here. Sorry if it was a bother for you to look it up only to provide me with information I already had. Thus I was hoping a TSA person could share their opinion on the matter.

ccw9mm · August 23rd, 2009, 05:50 PM

TSA would deny a person light? By what authority?

MattLarson · August 23rd, 2009, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoldenSaber

Could you carry something like a SureFire E2D onto an airplane or in a carry bag?

Any TSA people on the forum that can answer that?

I've carried an E2D on several commercial flights, never had a problem with it.

Matt

August 23rd, 2009, 10:30 AM	#11
Scott Senior Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Old Dominion Posts: 4,863	I carry a couple flashlights all the time. The E2D with the striking bezel is one of them. I don't even take them out of my carry-on bag. They just go through the scanning machine. __________________ Obamamessiah... Let the miracles begin!!!

August 23rd, 2009, 10:52 AM	#12
Jackle1886 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kendall, MI Posts: 709	Flown with my Rayovac 3w no problem. It was "scary black" looking but no strike bezels. __________________ Better to die on your feet, than to live on your knees.

August 23rd, 2009, 12:59 PM	#15
MilitaryPower Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 917	I flew with my 6P Defender last year. Little did they know, but it was actually modified and could probably cause a terrorist's eyes to turn white and explode if I shined it in his eyes. Ok, not really, but seriously. And I would rather stick someone in the eye with a pen than a flashlight. More concentrated point and less to push through. __________________ Gun control can be blamed in part for allowing 9/11 to happen. "Si Vis Pacem Para Bellum" (Latin)- "If you want peace, prepare for war".

August 23rd, 2009, 05:50 PM	#19
ccw9mm VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Oregon USA Posts: 8,406	TSA would deny a person light? By what authority? __________________ Your best weapon is your brain. Don't leave home without it. Thoughts: Justifiable self defense. Explain: How does disarming victims reduce the number of victims? Deal with evil through strength. Affirm the good in Man through trust. NRA. GOA. OFF.

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August 23rd, 2009, 10:54 AM	#13
Blackeagle Distinguished Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 1,997	I've carried my Surefire 6P and First-Light Tomahawk on airplanes many times, without any problems.