Can I bring it?

Can I bring ammunition on a plane?

Rule at a glance

Ammunition baggage decision

Carry-on: Not allowed; Not permitted in carry-on baggage.
Checked baggage: Allowed · review TSA Special Instructions; TSA lists this as allowed with Special Instructions. Check the official item page for any packing or declaration requirement before travel.
Scope: This answer is based on published guidance from Transportation Security Administration. It addresses departure-security screening; your airline, transit point and destination country can apply additional restrictions.

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Why?

This result follows the TSA listing for Ammunition. Airline, route, quantity, packaging, and destination rules may add restrictions.

Before you pack and screen

Check the bag type before packing

A restriction in one bag does not automatically mean the item is allowed in the other. Review both results on this page, the official source, and any operating-airline condition.

Before you fly

1Check the departure-security rule and the Transportation Security Administration source again before travel.
2Check the item’s components, sharp parts, battery and fuel status.
3Also check your operating airline’s baggage policy and destination import rules.

Official source

Transportation Security Administration

Last verified · Sep 2026

This finder result links to the official source and is not published as a standalone search landing page.

Open source

Rules vary by airline and route

Always verify important restrictions with your airline and the official security authority before departure.

Frequently asked questions

Can I bring ammunition in carry-on baggage?

Not permitted in carry-on baggage.

Can I pack ammunition in checked baggage?

TSA lists this as allowed with Special Instructions. Check the official item page for any packing or declaration requirement before travel.