Any of you ever tried to take swords on a plane? Know what's best when it comes to transporting blank rounds for theatrical firearms? Ever gotten stopped by a cop cuz there's a sword strapped to your back?
Moving around your weapons with you can be a risky business. There's no OFFICIAL way to do this correctly. While laws and regulations vary by location, here's a few general tips for touting around your pointys and bang-bangs.
In General:
- Refer to them as "Theatrical Props", not weapons
- Make sure to mention they're dull
- Cover them completely when carrying them around outside the rehearsal room/theatre
- Keep all theatrical firearms LOCKED in their cases when transporting.
Airports:
- DONT TRY TO BRING THEM ON THE PLANE, STUPID! Check them underneath.
- Declare you have them. Call them theatrical props. Mention they're dull. Explain why you have them... Best not to surprise them with it.
- Do NOT take/ship ammo (blank rounds) on a plane, even if they are checked. The significant changes in air pressure are not good for them. They must be shipped on the ground. There are laws allowing very specific amounts and kinds of ammo, that change all the time and are different per airline and state. They also involve the department of Hazmat. (READ AS- Too much headache than its worth)
- Use TSA approved locks when you use locks.
College/School Campuses
- Notify the campus security that you'll be using/transporting them (if its in and around a theatre building, they are probably used to it)
- You may be required to have an escort
The best thing in any situation is to use your best judgement, and realize that these things are designed to LOOK real. People/Police will not just assume they are fake.
If there's ANY question of the best way to do it ASK. Ask other fight people, ask the facility, or ask the community here at Fight Jam and we'll point you to someone who can answer it for you.
Be safe. Have fun. Stay Kosher.
-Zev
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