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Can I Carry It? — verified carry-on guide

Darf man Bows & Arrows ins Flugzeug mitnehmen?

Ausrüstung & Sonstiges

By Capt. Marcus Vance (Aviation Security Consultant) Reviewed by Elena Rostova (Regulatory Specialist) Verified against TSA/CATSA:
Kurzantwort
Handgepäck: ✕ NEIN Aufgabegepäck: ✓ JA

Nein — Bows & Arrows darf nicht im Handgepäck durch die Sicherheitskontrolle mitgenommen werden. Cabin: never.

  • · Cabin: never
  • · Checked: allowed — hard case recommended
  • · Tips/broadheads: covered or removed
  • · Airline may count the bow case as sporting goods — check fees below
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Regeln nach Sicherheitsbehörde

Rules by security authority

United States — TSA

Handgepäck:

NEIN

No — bows and arrows are checked-baggage-only.

Aufgabegepäck:

JA

Yes — cased, with points and broadheads protected.

Rule conditions: Cabin: neverChecked: allowed — hard case recommendedTips/broadheads: covered or removedAirline may count the bow case as sporting goods — check fees below

Flying internationally? Security follows the country you depart from — the authority above applies at your departure airport. Customs at arrival is separate.

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So verpacken Sie bows & arrows

Handgepäck: No — bows and arrows are checked-baggage-only.

Aufgabegepäck: Yes — cased, with points and broadheads protected.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you bring Bow And Arrows in a carry-on?

No — bows and arrows are checked-baggage-only.

Can you pack Bow And Arrows in checked luggage?

Yes — cased, with points and broadheads protected.

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