Tasers or stun guns are part of police equipment and may not be legal in some states or countries, as they are considered self defense items, but can you bring tasers on planes?
And here is a short answer.
According to the TSA (Transportation Security Administration), tasers are not allowed in carry-on baggage, but you can take them in checked baggage if they are packed properly because most tasers operate with lithium batteries. However, first check with your airline and the local laws and regulations of your destination.
Let’s go deeper and see more regulations on traveling with tasers or stun guns.
TL;DR
- Tasers and stun guns are not allowed in carry-on baggage.
- They may be allowed in checked baggage if properly packed.
- Lithium battery rules must be followed.
- Airline policies may vary; always check before traveling.
- Local laws at your destination may restrict possession.
- Using a taser on the airplane is strictly prohibited.
Can You Take a Taser Through The Security Checkpoint?
According to the TSA, any item or object that can be used as a weapon or has a weapon shape will not be allowed in carry-on baggage.
Tasers are considered dangerous items and you are not permitted to take them through the security checkpoint or inside your carry-on on board the airplane.
Can You Carry A Taser In Your Carry-On Baggage?
The TSA is straightforward about such items, as they consider them a threat to the safety of passengers and the airplane.
This passenger asked the TSA on X ( Formerly Twitter) if a taser is allowed through the security checkpoint and in carry-on baggage.
The TSA replied that tasers must be packed in checked baggage.
If you are traveling with a similar item, a TSA agent may mistake it for a taser, but most of the time you won’t have any problem taking your item on board.
This passenger already experienced the same with her Zoom microphone, as shown in the photo.
Can You Carry A Taser In Your Checked Baggage?
You are allowed to bring a taser in your checked luggage; just make sure that your taser is well protected and wrapped to avoid any accidents at the airport.
However, while tasers are generally allowed in checked baggage, there may still be some restrictions you need to know about like the local laws of the state or country you are traveling to, because they may consider them dangerous weapons.
Asia asked AA if she could bring a taser and pepper spray in checked baggage, and the airline replied that they are not allowed in either carry-on or checked baggage.
Airlines Regulations
As many airlines do not mention traveling with tasers or stun guns on their websites, here is what some airlines have to say.
I recommend first checking your state or local law about possessing a taser and DMing your airline to make sure that they allow tasers in checked baggage.
| Airlines | Regulations |
|---|---|
| United Airlines | The TSA allows stun guns only in checked bags if the power source is removed. |
| American Airlines | Since some devices use lithium ion batteries, you cannot travel with them in your checked bags. You can travel with them in your carry-on, but you’re not allowed to use them on board any flight. |
| Delta Airlines | All battery-operated electronic devices intended for carry-on must be operational; any device that cannot be powered on upon screening will not be permitted onboard. |
| Hawaiian Airlines | Stun guns are not allowed in Hawaii, Tasers and other electroshock weapons are prohibited, unless carried onboard the aircraft by law enforcement personnel who have met the requirements. |
Final Thoughts
Although stun guns are legal in some states, you will need a valid reason to carry one.
It is not considered a firearm, which means it is not subject to the same laws, but many states or countries do not allow them.
The TSA and most airlines will not allow dangerous items in carry-on baggage.
You may say, “I just need my taser for self-defense and I want to keep it with me on the airplane,” but that is not permitted.
Before you take your taser or stun gun, check first whether it is allowed at your destination and whether the airline you are traveling with allows them in checked baggage.
I hope this helps
Happy travels
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