Flashlight in a carry-on bag?

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Jan 5, 2011, 9:21 am

#61

Good Guy

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Does it have the crenelated bezel? I think they would view this more as an impact weapon than a flashlight. IMO.

Jan 5, 2011, 9:29 am

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Originally Posted by Good Guy

Does it have the crenelated bezel? I think they would view this more as an impact weapon than a flashlight. IMO.

Yep... That's what's causing my concern

Jan 5, 2011, 9:32 am

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Yep... That's what's causing my concern

I wouldn't chance it.

Jan 5, 2011, 10:00 am

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They have taken tactical pens

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trave...pen-twist.html

so I would bet you don't stand much of a chance with this.

Jan 5, 2011, 12:33 pm

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I frequently carry a small Surefire with me when I travel. It has an impact bezel as well. I've never been challenged. Sometimes it goes in my carry-on, sometimes in my jacket pocket but always through the X-Ray. Have not checked it once.

Jan 5, 2011, 3:46 pm

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The only flashlights that I have seen issues with are the Mag-Lites that take the C or D batteries. For the smaller ones like this and other small LED lights I've never heard of them not being allowed through.

Jan 5, 2011, 3:59 pm

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I heard its mags with 3 or higher batteries, as I own a nice 5D-Cell, you could seriously beat someone with that! I always travel with a flashlight MagXl100 is a pretty nice and new LED 3xAAA, never been questioned about it.

I wouldn't chance it with the bezel

Jan 5, 2011, 4:05 pm

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Yeah I have a 4D in the car but when I travel I carry the LED mini Mag. And yeah those big Mag's can really screw someone up...

Jan 5, 2011, 4:41 pm

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I used to carry a 4-C Mag light, but always checked it. I use a Coast P14 now and no way I am going to let some sticky fingered TSA take it on a whim. It is buried deep in my checked luggage. Are you folks suggesting that the Mags may have a use other than illumination?

Jan 5, 2011, 4:46 pm

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Just put it in your carry-on and forget about it. 70% or more of the time it will get through. And that's when they know the "red team" is checking them.

Your chances of getting caught with it are very very low - They're only "looking" for stuff in your underwear. ^

Jan 5, 2011, 6:28 pm

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Originally Posted by InkUnderNails

Are you folks suggesting that the Mags may have a use other than illumination?

Jun 9, 2017, 5:46 pm