TSA and Fire Starter?

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Sasnakra

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Any one know the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regulations (actual at the gate policy) for carrying a fire starter rod, specifically the RAT Fire Kit on-board? I assume checked baggage wouldn't be a problem. I almost hate to ask the question....:confused:
 
i doubt most people even know what a ferro rod is, heck if its on your keychain and doesnt contain a powdered substance its probably fine, ive had my baggage scanned at a government building and didnt relaize until after that i had 2 folding knives in it and they didnt even notice, these guys dont exactly pay the closest of attention if you throw it in your carry-on it should be no problem
 
I've heard of plenty of guys who carry the BSA Hotsparks on their key rings doing just fine. I doubt they'd give you much trouble.
 
I got the Izula kit with the small rod - I also doubt that rod would be noticed. The RAT fire started is larger , a different type of material, and with the storage end? My concern is that it would become a noticible 'thing' to be checked out by TSA. Sure wouldn't want to have to drop that :grumpy: !
Thanks.
 
Personally, I wouldn't take the chance. How do you answer if they ask what it is? With the storage space, the overall size, I think questions would come up.
 
You are going to stand there in the middle of a crowded airport security check-point and say "that" to guys wearing rubber gloves :eek:?
 
If a cigarette lighter is against the rules then I would think any device that is capable of starting fires would be not allowed. But that is a guess. I don't know any TSA folks. Mike
 
It's not specifically on the list of banned items. :D

That being said it is a rather large contrivance to try sneaking on with you I guess. :)
 
I think that it would be best to check any RAT Fire Starter (again I would certainly hate to give it up at a security checkpoint). Besides any trip to a place that I need a fire starter is hopefully going to include other items that would have to be checked anyway. Thanks for everyones input and comments.
 
They only hang up I could see is that they may think the RAT fire starter is a kubaton or some type of impact weapon. Especially with the skull logo. It looks evil!!! Run away!
 
orrey45 said:
It's a homeopathic Hemorrhoid treatment and storage/applicator.
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"Now that's funny, I don't care who you are." Larry the Cable Guy.

I once got a fire starter through Phoenix Sky Harbor Int A/P. The Mg and flint rod are attached the same fashion as the Izula kit, except the whole thing is attached to an antler point. Also the Mg & flint are considerably larger than the one supplied with the kit. Maybe I just got lucky with they guy I had at the gate...
 
Sasnakra said:
Any one know the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regulations (actual at the gate policy) for carrying a fire starter rod, specifically the RAT Fire Kit on-board? I assume checked baggage wouldn't be a problem. I almost hate to ask the question....:confused:
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Can't see why it would be a problem ... aren't common lighters allowed for carry on ?
 
Sasnakra said:
You are going to stand there in the middle of a crowded airport security check-point and say "that" to guys wearing rubber gloves :eek:?
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Good point but the look on their faces would be priceless. I bet they would drop the firestarter before you finished the sentence.

What can I say, I have a sick sense of humor.
 
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