traveling with a detector

[claytargethntr]

Wondering if anybody has flown with their metal detectors. I want to fly with my GPX 4500, as carry on. Just curious if others have and if anybody has had problems with TSA

Thanks

claytargethntr

 

[jim tn]

I have flown with mine numerous times over the years and never had a problem. Carry on now, though, with some airlines is becoming less and less and there is extra cost with some. HH jim tn.

 

[Idaho-Marke]

If your MD breaks down to fit in the carry on as mine does, you should have no problem. I never have and when I asked the same question, many people told me the same thing I'm telling you. They might want you to turn it on so leave batteries in it.

I've taken my MD around as carry on, but I won't risk it in check in. Not an expensive MD like yours or mine. Others say not a problem checking your MD. Can't take the chance in my mind. In the cabin with me, I know it will arrive with me. An MD vacation without a MD is a real drag. I don't check mine ever.

Hope that helps.

Best wishes,

 

[Leslie(nova scotia)]

From the land of the Bluenose.....can only speak for Canada but no problem as long as it fits within the guide lines for catty on size. What would I know as i only work security at our international airport. Cuba a no no by the way.

 

[claytargethntr]

No worries about cuba. I did fly with my detector. Unfortunately the shafts do not break down short enough to take as carry on. So I packaged them and the coil very well and packed them in a checked bag. I then took the brain, battery, and cords for the gpx and wrapped them and packed them in carry on. No hassles at security, though a double take on the xray machine. Figured I better have the cords if they ask me to turn it on.

Thanks for all the feedback. I fly quite a bit, but was a little nervous with the detector. What would I have done if they said no way?

claytargethntr