Will I be able to bring airsoft rifles from Hong Kong back to the US? *UPDATE w/PICS* no problems at all

[psteng19]

Does customs go through all luggage?
If they stop me for it, can I point out that they're fake or will they give me trouble?

** Made it back without any problems.
There was more trouble in HK then in Newark.
The chinese cops were like, WTF?
Took the guns out, and said in chinese damn these things look real...and that was with the red tip on.

The funny thing is they had REAL MP5's strapped around their shoulders and comparing their's to mine


M4A1
MP5
w/pistols

 

[MoPHo]

Do it. Just make sure you post what flight # so when we all hear on the news about how some "terrorist threatened to take over a plane" we'll know it was you

 

[Jzero]

It's probably similar to flying with firearms
Call your airline for better details.

 

[Psycho18]

lmao...
You might want to ask security over there before you bring the weapons.
Call them.

 

[kermalou]

you should put it in your luggage in the box or something.

 

[mattg1981]

yes, but you have to declare that you are bringing them and then fill out the appropriate forms (which will be given to you)

 

[bernse]

Don't do it. Even if they are legal (make sure it has the orange tip) a juttery customs agent can, and likely will confiscate them. Even if you're in the right, it'll be a big hassle for you and possibly cost you more $$$ on appeals. Just buy one in the US through a legit importer. Let them worry about the details.

 

[Ness]

Ship them from Hong Kong to your home. Might cost $40-$50, but it is better than being arrested.

 

[kage69]

Yes, ship them. My dad and I have flown with real guns before, and even when everything is 'taken care of,' there is usually some hassle and things need to be explained ad nauseum. You will thank yourself later - and don't forget to insure it!

 

[psteng19]

Originally posted by: kage69
Yes, ship them. My dad and I have flown with real guns before, and even when everything is 'taken care of,' there is usually some hassle and things need to be explained ad nauseum. You will thank yourself later - and don't forget to insure it!

But these are BB guns with orange tips.

 

[randomlinh]

Originally posted by: psteng19

Originally posted by: kage69
Yes, ship them. My dad and I have flown with real guns before, and even when everything is 'taken care of,' there is usually some hassle and things need to be explained ad nauseum. You will thank yourself later - and don't forget to insure it!

But these are BB guns with orange tips.

so? it will still most likely be a huge hassle since it looks like a real gun. unless the sit there and disassemble the thing and hand it over to you.

 

[PsychoAndy]

Originally posted by: psteng19

Originally posted by: kage69
Yes, ship them. My dad and I have flown with real guns before, and even when everything is 'taken care of,' there is usually some hassle and things need to be explained ad nauseum. You will thank yourself later - and don't forget to insure it!

But these are BB guns with orange tips.

If you don't think that's a big hassle, hell, bring them on the plane with you. :roll:

Airlines are in CYA mode, so anything involving guns, real or fake, is going to be highly scrutinized. You can't assume that everyone knows everything about airsoft.

 

[midnightrat]

Considering how realistic Airsoft is, I wouldn't do it. Better to mail it to yourself.

 

[Pliablemoose]

Will I be able to bring airsoft rifles from Hong Kong back to the US?

For some reason, I just don't see this turning out well:Q

I'd ship them to myself, those body cavity searches are to be avoided @ all costs

 

[thirdlegstump]

downright stupid idea imho.

 

[randumb]

You can do it, but I'm sure its a huge hassle.

 

[nodoubts2k]

Just put it with the checked luggage. Thats what i did when i flew with a cool sword i got while in Spain.

 

[TechnoKid]

sure. i do it all the time. but for some reason now, i always see men in black suits with dark sunglasses follow me--to the grocery store, the mall, state fair, they are everywhere! and there's been this white van parked across the street for about two weeks now!















i guess you could completely dissasemble them, maybe that would make it easier to put in luggage? for sure do not bring it or attempt to bring it on carryon.

 

[lobadobadingdong]

Originally posted by: midnightrat
Considering how realistic Airsoft is, I wouldn't do it. Better to mail it to yourself.

indeed, wait for the customs checks through shipping instead of in line at the airport customs desk.

 

[bernse]

Originally posted by: nodoubts2k
Just put it with the checked luggage. Thats what i did when i flew with a cool sword i got while in Spain.

Customs agent mind:
Convincing "replica" of Sub Machine Gun>Sword made out of cheap Spanish Steel.

 

[Saulbadguy]

I've seen tiny little plastic army men guns confiscated from children.

 

[Nebor]

Originally posted by: Saulbadguy
I've seen tiny little plastic army men guns confiscated from children.

If that were my kid, I'd be in a federal pen, because that sh!t wouldn't fly. Taking away a kid's toy?

 

[Saulbadguy]

Originally posted by: Nebor

Originally posted by: Saulbadguy
I've seen tiny little plastic army men guns confiscated from children.

If that were my kid, I'd be in a federal pen, because that sh!t wouldn't fly. Taking away a kid's toy?

Yup. They pay these morons quite a bit though.

 

[ThePresence]

<Seinfeld>These Einsteins have chosen to stand in front of X-Rays 24/7 as their profession. </Seinfeld>

 

[ThePresence]

Originally posted by: nodoubts2k
Just put it with the checked luggage. Thats what i did when i flew with a cool sword i got while in Spain.

A sword is very different than an M4 lookalike.