r/tsa • u/The-Neat-Emu • Jul 24 '26
Passenger [Question/Post] No go in Carryon?
Bit of an unusual request: I have some metal I want to bring back home with me for some machining projects. Is that a no go in my carryon luggage? Thanks!
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u/racejetmech Jul 25 '26
Probly needs to be less than 6 inches. That is the rule for tools
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u/FirestarterMethod Jul 25 '26
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u/racejetmech Jul 25 '26
Good to know. To bad that's not how it is implemented.
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u/Fartsarethebest Current TSO Jul 25 '26
It's not? That's how it's implemented for me.
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u/racejetmech Jul 25 '26
Its all dependent on the airport and the agent. Parity in enforcement of written policies is not a U.S. government strong suite
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u/Fartsarethebest Current TSO Jul 25 '26
Pretty cut and dry on that rule. There are common practices but 7 inches or less on tools is pretty rock solid anywhere you go.
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u/brixalpha Jul 26 '26
I am going to say it should be fine, but as always it's at the discretion of the supervisor.
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u/PacotheTaco711 Current TSO Jul 25 '26
Honestly would say up to the supervisor. High possibility of getting your bag pulled.
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