Jul 30, 8, 35, 58 Vegas Baby!!! I only fly with a bic, that way if you get an overzealous TSA agent it's no big loss. But other than a lighter issue I always just carry a little pipe nail, not a pipe tool with a blade. May 28, 1, 1 Chicago. I just bury a pipe or two in the middle of my carry on to protect it. I toss in an open tin of something and a czech tool. I have never had an issue. I don't worry about lighters, I just buy a bic wherever I am. Sep 13, 9, 5, Never a problem over the years.
I even chew on my pipe during flights when I'm awake. All is subject to change moment by moment though. No problem carry on unless it's a torch. In first instance unlikely to be caught but if so fines etc. In second instance they may think any butane is a torch. Mar 7, 46 0. I have flown every week for the past two months with a pipe - no issues yet. I have taken both my Zippo and cheap Bics. My pipe tool has not gotten a second look.
I always carry in my backpack or computer badge. Usually three or four pipes. I usually buy a couple tins also and only challenged at the Canadian border - going in Unless flying to a country with Import restrictions, the only potential problems are lighters, matches, and pipe tools that look vaguely like they might harm someone.
Feb 11, 7 London, England. I was flying yesterday - home from Krakow. I fly 4 - 6 times a year. So, you can bring your pipe in your checked luggage. Then, what happens when you are going through airport security? If the TSA sees a pipe or bong in your luggage, you may be asked to show what is inside. For this reason, you may want to clean your pipe thoroughly. Pipes can hold build-up resin and tar that can get to be quite hard to remove.
If you show what is inside your luggage and the TSA official finds a pipe with traces of cannabis, there is no other option left but to refer the matter to a law enforcement officer. This depends on each individual officer and your own statements. In case the officer asks what you use it for, always bear in mind that these objects are allowed for tobacco use only.
If you have any proof on the use of your pipe say, your vendor marketed the pipe as a tobacco pipe, or the product came with special instructions on its use as a tobacco smoking tool , the TSA will most likely allow the item through the checkpoint.
Moreover, you may want to make sure your vendor is a licensed tobacco distributor, just in case things go further and you need to protect yourself. To reduce the chances of being suspected for possession of illegal paraphernalia, you may also want to store your clean or brand new pipe in a visible place within your luggage.
After all, if you have nothing to hide, you have nothing to fear. Hiding your pipe from authorities will only make you look more suspicious. As much as we would like to give you a definitive answer, it all depends on where you are headed to. If you arrive in a state where marijuana is forbidden, the chances of officials taking away your pipe are greater than if you arrived in another marijuana-friendly state like Colorado.
However, having your pipe clean places you in a safer position to defend yourself. At the end of the day, the TSA agent is there to ensure the safety of all passengers. In contrast, Border Patrol agents are more likely to assume your bong is illegal. It is their goal to prevent drugs from entering the country, so they will be actively searching for drugs and paraphernalia.
In the worst-case scenarios, federal agents may subvert your rights. The misclassification of legal bongs, bowls, or tobacco pipe bags is an issue for the courts to sort out. Courtrooms will analyze various factors before making a judgment on your bong. They will consider:. As you may notice, the business you buy your bong from plays a big role in the legality of your device. It would be unwise to pursue a lawsuit against federal agents if you were also found with marijuana.
So, can you bring a bong on a plane? Yes, when it is clean and clearly intended for use with tobacco. At the end of the day, tobacco bongs are legal, but federal agents have the discretion to take it away. Your best bet is to avoid bringing anything else that agents may perceive as illegal. Let us know in the comments section below if you have any more suggestions for getting a bong onto a plane.
We want to hear about your experiences! Are you looking for even more helpful tips and tricks to make your vacation great? I am 15 and i was wondering if i have a clean bong with no resin n leave it in my travel bag when i fly to a diffrent state,can i get intruble for it?
Your email address will not be published. Notify me of follow-up comments via e-mail. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. That is a minor standard for traditional tobacco pipes made of wood or meerschaum or other porous materials that cannot be thoroughly cleaned. Glass, though, can be cleaned so thoroughly as to appear like new and hit like the day it was purchased. Although they are excusable and legitimate for consuming tobacco, bongs are obviously more popular in the cannabis community and some states differentiate between regular pipes and water pipes.
The issue is complex, as states can make their own definitions on this regard. In some states even a clean bong could spell trouble. Now, if you do need to clean a water pipe or just anything unusually gunked-up there are a number of commercially available products that have evolved over the years to clean your pieces safely. If you have a little time on your hands then soaking the pipe by submerging underneath alcohol in a plastic bag or Tupperware is a great way to start.
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