Taking markers on planes.

[Codiak]

Ok am I right in thinking this is ok to do so long as the marker is in the hold baggage and not being taken into the cabin.

Am I to volunteer any information or just wait and see if anyone asks any questions?

Im not taking my air bottle with me but best ask if I ever do, do I just need to de-gas the bottle and remove the regulator for everything to be ok.

 

[Rider]

we just took 4 tib8s, 20 SP8s and an SP1 to germany and back. fine on the way out - had to explain the tib8 on the way back tho - but security were cool when it was expained it was for paintball.

no one else asked any questions.......

best bet is to dismanatle markers as much as possible to remove the "gun" appearance as it passes through the baggage x-ray. stick a copy of PGi and your manual in the bag too for good measure.

 

[Tom Allen]

we just took 4 tib8s, 20 SP8s and an SP1 to germany and back. fine on the way out - had to explain the tib8 on the way back tho - but security were cool when it was expained it was for paintball.

no one else asked any questions.......

best bet is to dismanatle markers as much as possible to remove the "gun" appearance as it passes through the baggage x-ray. stick a copy of PGi and your manual in the bag too for good measure.

Been there, same situation at Frankfurt.

 

[J@mes]

don't you need a certain stamp to take guns into Germany?

I know BMi are a bit crap, and have a no tolerance policy with anything gun like

-James

 

[Tom Allen]

"F"

Do they still do that...?

 

[balf]

I know Shockers are F stamped, infact, my hybrid has 2.

 

[Rider]

yeah markers are meant to be f-stamped, plus any marker actually purchased in germany should have a velocity cap (eg: the tippy's on sale at mahlwinkel all had the velocity screw infilled).

none of ours were and the german security never bothered to check them for one either when they were pulled.

the newer ion body kits (and i'd guess the XE) have the f-stamp marking (an F in a pentagon) moulded onto them along with the other safety notices.

you can declare your marker when you come into the country and get it stamped - a physical metal puch-stamp-thingy - they bash onto your frame (or anywhere flatish).

 

[Tommy210]

I know one guys who lost his Ego to German customs, because he did not have "F" stamp.

 

[Codiak]

could end up being 3 markers in one bag, got manuals but not got any copies of PGi lurking about, will have to just print of some paintball stuff from the net.

not traveling to germany thank god as i dont think any have an "F" stamp and dont like the sound of losing a marker.

 

[J@mes]

could end up being 3 markers in one bag, got manuals but not got any copies of PGi lurking about, will have to just print of some paintball stuff from the net.

not traveling to germany thank god as i dont think any have an "F" stamp and dont like the sound of losing a marker.

Who are you flying with?

-James