💼 Cabin bag
No
Prohibited in carry-on baggage.
✈️ Hold (checked)
Depends
Must be declared as a firearm. Unloaded, in a hard-sided locked case. Signal flares are prohibited in all aircraft baggage — only the unloaded gun device may be checked.
💡 Tip: Flare guns are classified as firearms in all jurisdictions. Signal flares are prohibited in all aircraft baggage. Only the unloaded device itself may be transported as a declared firearm in checked baggage.
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Browse all Weapons →Based on official TSA guidelines. Rules vary by airline and route — always verify with your carrier before travel. · Rules last verified May 2026.
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