Are Handcuffs Allowed In Carry-on Luggage?
Dec 13, 2006, 5:00 pm
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Are Handcuffs Allowed In Carry-on Luggage?
The last time I looked, handcuffs were not on the prohibited item list. My husband and I have always packed them in our checked baggage and, invariably, that particular piece of luggage always returns with one of those TSA stickers saying that the bag had been searched. However, the handcuffs were never confiscated. We're planning a weekend trip and we'd like to take only carry-on luggage. I'm sure that those handcuffs would be quite visible on the x-ray. Does anyone know if they will be confiscated?
Dec 13, 2006, 6:11 pm
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No, I don't think you can do that for taking the handcuff go through checkpoint. I think you will get bottom line to placed checked bags. It is much safer for real problems with TSA.
Dec 13, 2006, 8:18 pm
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The last time I looked, handcuffs were not on the prohibited item list. My husband and I have always packed them in our checked baggage and, invariably, that particular piece of luggage always returns with one of those TSA stickers saying that the bag had been searched. However, the handcuffs were never confiscated. We're planning a weekend trip and we'd like to take only carry-on luggage. I'm sure that those handcuffs would be quite visible on the x-ray. Does anyone know if they will be confiscated?
), so I really don't see the useful purpose of handcuffs while you're on the plane, whether they're listed or not....
Dec 13, 2006, 8:18 pm
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Although handcuffs aren't on the TSA's list, a CBS story from August (http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/...n1890143.shtml) says that a collection center in Pennsylvania has 100 sets of handcuffs confiscated from travelers. I wouldn't expect to win an argument with an TSA screener whether they were right or not, so I would check my handcuffs.
Dec 13, 2006, 11:55 pm
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Thanks for all the info, everyone.
Actually, they're red furry cuffs, LOL!
Judging from most of the replies, I think we'll simply check our luggage just to be on the safe side.
Judging from most of the replies, I think we'll simply check our luggage just to be on the safe side.
Dec 14, 2006, 12:03 am
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The way things are going, they'll be standard equipment for ALL passengers (to WEAR!) before you can say click, click. Part of your implied consent contract to fly under the TSA Flag.
"Hands behind your back, Cub Scout! Yer Grandma is next. I can see from here she has water on the knee..."
Do ya suppose leg irons are considered to be footwear?
"Hands behind your back, Cub Scout! Yer Grandma is next. I can see from here she has water on the knee..."
Do ya suppose leg irons are considered to be footwear?
Dec 14, 2006, 5:40 am
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If you cannot go 48 hours without your cuffs, you obviously have a severe need for this device, which must qualify them as a "medical necessity." TSA rules allow "medically related items" and "Other Exterior Medical Devices" which your cuffs obviously are. However, TSA often demands long detailed explanations of your medical condition before approving medical devices, so be prepared.