09-04-2021
11:11 AM
According to TSA: Tasers, Stun Guns, and Electro-Shock Weapons (Conducted Electrical Weapons) must be transported in a manner that renders the device inoperable from accidental discharge. Some of these devices are manufactured with lithium batteries. Given this, it would seem that if you take the batteries out of the weapon before packing in a checked bag; then just carry on the batteries. Since there is no specific prohibition with Southwest, and why would there be if the device is basically a hunk of useless nothing, then I don't see any necessity to report it when checking baggage any more than a tube of toothpaste. So long as you are transporting the battery safely in a carry-on bag and it passes through TSA, all should be fine. You may want to keep this link handy in your phone (or printout) in case you are questioned to show your guidance on the matter. Stun Guns/Shocking Devices | Transportation Security Administration (tsa.gov)
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