quote from deranged_coder on Candle power forums
Yup, the topic has been asked many times. The general answers I have seen are:
1.) For the most part, flashlights and batteries can be taken in a carry-on without issue. Most people do not get hassled, even with "tactical" lights such as the E2D / E2DL with the strike bezel.
2.) To be on the safe side, do not take anything that you are too horribly attached to or are too expensive. You might be in the minority that do get hassled. If you are, just state that they are flashlights. If you have something with aggressive scalloping on the bezel or tailcap (e.g. the E2D or E2DL) then explain that the tailcap is used so it can stand like a candle and the scalloping on the bezel is so that you can tell right away if you set the light on a surface with the bezel pointing down if the light was left on.
3.) Do not bring something with an overly aggressive strike bezel (e.g. "porcupine" lights) since that is just asking for trouble.
4.) Just pack the flashlights in your carry on and let them go through the security checkpoint. Do not call any attention to them.
5.) Bring some mailers and postage to the airport with you, just in case you do get stopped. That way, you can mail your lights back to yourself. (Or, you could do what I do, ask a friend or family member to take you to the airport and ask them to wait until you clear the security checkpoint before they head off so that if you do get hassled, you can give your stuff to them for them to safely keep.)
6.) Do not check flashlights in your luggage if you want to see them again. There have been several instances of flashlights "disappearing" from checked luggage. Extra batteries should be in your carry-on, per TSA.
Hope this helps.
[ 本帖最後由 9x19 於 10-2-2009 22:31 編輯 ]
