8AsiansNews: TSA Regularly Finds Ninja Stars In Carry-On Luggage

#TSATravelTips – ALL martial art weapons are prohibited from being packed in carry-on bags. They may however be packed in checked baggage, but it’s best to check local laws to ensure your weapons aren’t illegal to possess.

A photo posted by TSA (@tsa) on May 20, 2015 at 2:26pm PDT

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) had a special section on Martial Arts & Self Defense Items. Included on this list are nunchucks and throwing stars. TSA regular posts on Instagram items they find in people’s carry-on luggage, and sure enough, there are ninja stars regularly featured, including those used by Batman.

#TSAGoodCatch- These batarangs were discovered last week in a carry-on bag at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). All batarangs should be packed in checked baggage. #Batarang

A photo posted by TSA (@tsa) on Apr 28, 2015 at 4:24pm PDT

#TBT July, 2012 – A folding throwing star resembling the “Glaive” from #Krull was discovered in a carry-on bag at the Oakland International Airport (OAK). While bladed items are prohibited in carry-on bags, they may be packed in your checked bag as long as they don’t violate any local laws.

A photo posted by TSA (@tsa) on Jun 4, 2015 at 3:05pm PDT

#TSAGoodCatch – A traveler at the Bradley International Airport (BDL) in Connecticut packed octagonal sais in his carry-on bag. Octagonal sais, as well as all other martial arts weapons, are prohibited from being packed in carry-on bags. Martial arts weapons may be packed in checked baggage, but it’s best to check local laws to ensure your weapons aren’t illegal to possess.

A photo posted by TSA (@tsa) on May 8, 2015 at 4:22pm PDT

#TSAGoodCatch – All of these #MartialArts weapons were discovered in carry-on bags this week. Clockwise from top left, the items were discovered at the Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP), and the Austin–Bergstrom International Airport (AUS). Martial arts weapons are prohibited, and even illegal to carry in some areas of the U.S. So check local laws before checking martial arts weapons in your checked baggage.

A photo posted by TSA (@tsa) on Apr 17, 2015 at 5:32pm PDT