Rules for transporting weapons in various types of transport. Rules for transporting weapons in a car

Air guns are view small arms, a shot from which is made by rendering high pressure onto the projectile with compressed gas. This product is purchased by citizens Russian Federation for the purpose of playing sports or hunting small animals. However, like any other type of shooting equipment, pneumatics can pose a danger to health and life. To resolve all issues related to the development and storage of pneumatic weapons and other types of weapons, a corresponding law was adopted.

Federal Law “On Weapons” N 150-FZ came into force on December 13, 1996. A valid regulatory act regulates the rights of representatives Federal services, legal entities and ordinary citizens for the development, acquisition and use of all types of weapons. Last paragraph Art. 1 The law in question states that sports equipment, similar in design to weapons, cannot be considered as such. So small air gun in fact it is not considered a weapon.

As defined by this law, pneumatic equipment has little power. The energy output of the muzzle with a caliber of 4.5 mm is equal to:

• For an air pistol - from 3 to 7.5 J;
• For a hunting rifle - from 7.5 to 25 J.

However, in practice, a shot from a pneumatic gun can cause serious damage to health and even death of a person.

The law establishes that the use of pneumatic equipment should not be directed against a living being(as an exception, hunting is permitted by authorized bodies). Shooting within the city is unacceptable. Violators are subject to administrative or criminal liability depending on the degree of damage caused ( in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative and Criminal Codes of the Russian Federation).

The procedure for purchasing air guns according to the law

According to Art. 10 of the law in question, have the right to purchase pneumatic equipment adult citizens of the Russian Federation with the appropriate license. A license form for the purchase of weapons (including air guns) is requested from Federal local authorities at the place of residence (Art. 9 FZ-150).

At the time of buying hunting pneumatics, it is necessary to register the fact of purchase at the police station at your place of residence. At the police department, after registration, it is issued right to wear air gun expiration date up to 5 years. In case of further need, the validity of this document can be extended.

When applying for a license and permit for hunting pneumatics, you are provided with the one included in the list necessary documents certificate of mental adequacy and absence of vision problems (form 046-1). Otherwise, the right to purchase equipment will be refused.

According to Art. 13 valid law for the acquisition sports air guns power above 7.5 J can be purchased based on provision documentation, confirming the citizen’s employment in this sport.

Do you need a license for pneumatics?

According to the regulations Art. 1 weapons law 150-FZ, pneumatic equipment, the muzzle exit of which does not exceed 3 J, does not require licensing, since it is not a weapon by definition. Pneumatics for sports shooting power up to 7.5 J also does not require a license.

Sports and hunting pneumatic weapons with a power from 7.5 to 25 J are subject to licensing. To obtain a license, the following documents are required:

• Application to the local police department;
• A copy of your ID with the original;
• Medical certificate, form 046-1;
• In case of purchasing hunting pneumatics, the original and a copy of the hunting license;
• In case of purchasing a sports gun, a document confirming participation in sports related to shooting.

Licensing is refused:

• Citizens under 18 years of age;
• In the absence or negative medical report or in the absence of other necessary documentation;
• If you have an unexpunged conviction, or an expunged conviction for a serious act with the use of a weapon;
• Citizens without permanent place residence;
• Due to administrative violations in the field of public order and hunting rules.

The license may be revoked:

• Due to the death of the gun owner;
• Due to voluntary refusal;
• By the tribunal's decision;
• Due to changes in the actual law.

According to Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation. 6, illegal possession and carrying of pneumatic weapons entails administrative responsibility. The violator's weapon will be confiscated and a fine will be imposed for carrying pneumatic weapons without permission.

If the offender:

• Individual - a fine is imposed in the range from 3,000 to 5,000 rubles, or from 5 to 15 days of administrative imprisonment;
• Official - a fine of 10,000 to 50,000 rubles, or deprivation of authority for a period of one to three years;
• Legal entity - a fine of 100,000 to 500,000 rubles, or temporary suspension of the operation of the enterprise for a period of 10 to 60 days.

Where to store?

Air pistols, like any other type of weapon, are best stored in a safe with a secure lock. These precautions are taken to ensure the safety of family and friends, especially if there are children in the family. This law does not regulate the storage conditions for pneumatics.

Safe for storing air guns is a sealed metal container. The space in it is designed for storing weapons and ammunition.

It must be remembered that the gas cylinder is stored separately from the pistol to avoid involuntary detonation.

Use of air guns

In the law “On Weapons” 150 Federal Law, pneumatics are referred to as acceptable equipment within the framework of permitted hunting and sports activities (Art. 3).The use of pneumatic weapons in self-defense is not allowed. In most cases, self-defense using pneumatic equipment is not only illegal, but also ineffective - the force of destruction is small. However, under certain circumstances can cause irreparable damage to the health of the attacker, and this is already exceeding the permissible standards of self-defense.

Based on the above, we can conclude that there are only two acceptable areas of application:

• Sports - shooting at targets made of paper or cardboard, benchrest and field target;
• Hunting for small animals (gopher, hamster, vole) and birds (dove, pigeon, partridge and hazel grouse). The provisions on hunting are established by Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation of January 10, 2009 N 18 “On the acquisition of objects of the animal world classified as hunting objects.”

Shooting with pneumatic weapons within the city entails administrative punishment. A fine of up to 1000 rubles is imposed, the weapon and all its components are subject to confiscation (Article 20.13 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation).

Download the gun law

For detailed information on the operating standards for pneumatic equipment and other types of weapons, you must refer to the provisions of the relevant law. The current text of the Federal Law “On Weapons” N 150-FZ with the latest amendments can be downloaded

And just for normal show off, the population of the Russian Federation every year is more and more eager to purchase pneumatics and carry them with them. This is where people have many questions, in particular about carrying and storing air guns. Today we will try to consider this topic in more detail. So, is it possible to carry an air pistol and how to properly store it?

Classification again

Next, we will examine questions based on the classification of weapons according to the law. So, a very rough division of pneumatics according to muzzle energy in the law:

• Up to 3 J.
• Up to 7.5 J.
• Up to 25 J.
• Over 25 J.

This data is always indicated in the passport or certificates of the purchased model, so before reading further parts of the article, you should determine whether your pistols and rifles belong to the appropriate categories.

Regular certificate for pneumatics. Please note that the ADDITIONAL INFORMATION indicates the muzzle energy

For those who want to understand in more detail the origin of the above numbers, I recommend ours.

Up to 3 J

A huge part of the pneumatics offered in stores falls into this category. At the link above you can read how it falls into the category of “products structurally similar to weapons”, and therefore is not regulated by the law “On Weapons” itself.Such a wording equates such “weapons” to toys and frees the owner of this unit from all classic weapons obligations: age, licenses, permits, problems with carrying and storage.

So, toys in our country can be purchased and worn legally from absolutely any age. Carrying an air pistol up to 3 J and its storage is not regulated in any way. Can be worn anywhere and in any form, as long as you know the legal basics. Not every police officer or a common person is well versed in the law “On Weapons”, which means you shouldn’t unnerve them once again with their appearance, because the external similarity can be authentic to their military counterparts. The latter was more like a warning; within the framework of the law, in matters of carrying and storage, everything is clean. We will omit the need to use such toys and their role when initiating an administrative or criminal case, because even toys can add extra guilt.

Deceptive Appearances

Up to 7.5 J

Samples undergoing certification for this class are already consistently classified as WEAPONS, which means that we are already beginning to be interested in the law. But again there are a lot of such samples, so with the first two classes (up to 3 J, up to 7.5 J) we cover the vast majority of questions from the reading audience. Since the issue of wearing is directly related to the issue of acquisition, we will detail this point:

The right to purchase sporting weapons, hunting weapons Citizens of the Russian Federation who have reached the age of 18 have received a license to purchase a specific type of weapon from the internal affairs bodies at their place of residence.

In the official classification, pneumatics fall under the headings of sports and hunting weapons, which means that to purchase them, the buyer must be of legal age and have a license in hand. Below in the same article there is a note that pneumatics up to 7.5 J do not require a license and can be purchased freely.

...are not subject to registration. Citizens of the Russian Federation who have reached the age of 18 have the right to purchase them without obtaining a license.

Let’s decipher it a little: you can buy such pneumatics if you confirm your age (for online stores, you can leave, in fact, only a photo and date of birth; minor Photoshop experts, if they know the rules for issuing passports, begin to rejoice). At what age can you CARRY an air pistol, the law is silent. If we interpret the words “right to purchase” as the possibility of ownership, then this type of pneumatic gun can be used (carried, stored, shot) from the age of 18.

Usually, appropriate permits to carry and store weapons are issued for carrying and storing weapons. For weapons up to 7.5 J, as samples that are not subject to registration, the rules are slightly different - you do not need to obtain permission, and storage of an air pistol is allowed in free form.

A typical hardball player on his way to the range

I’ll make a small digression on storing pneumatics. From the point of view of the law, we do whatever we want with her. But from the point of view of safety and durability, it is still recommended to store it carefully, in a place inaccessible to children and friends under your control, not high (it can fall on your head), in a discharged state (not on a cocked spring, without bullets in the magazine, without a cylinder ). Here were only the basics, I suggest reading a more detailed one.

Now let's move on to wearing such pneumatics. When asked whether it is possible to carry an air pistol with you, the law has two main precise points:

The following are prohibited on the territory of the Russian Federation:
1) carrying and transportation within the boundaries settlements pneumatic weapons in a loaded or equipped state, as well as the use of such weapons within the boundaries of populated areas outside premises and areas of terrain specially adapted for sports shooting in accordance with the requirements established by the federal authority executive power, carrying out the functions of developing and implementing state policy and legal regulation in the field physical culture and sports, and agreed upon with the federal executive body exercising the functions of developing and implementing state policy and legal regulation in the field of internal affairs;

5) citizens carrying weapons during rallies, street processions, demonstrations, picketing and other mass public events;

In total we have two prohibitions:

1. for any wearing during public events;
2. to be carried when equipped in populated areas (we are not talking about shooting).

This is where the legal rules for carrying pneumatic weapons end.

If the first point is clear without unnecessary explanation, then the second point regarding pneumatics is not detailed by the law itself and other smaller legal pieces of paper. Perhaps this will appear someday, perhaps it is appearing right now, but at the moment precise definition a “charged or equipped state” for pneumatic guns has not been observed in nature, and, accordingly, there is no reliable information on how to carry an air pistol.

In firearms, everything is simple - if there is a bullet in the magazine, then we consider the weapon to be at least loaded. In the world of pneumatics, using the example of the same common average “gas cartridge” among the people, everything can be interpreted differently: a pistol will not shoot without bullets and an energy source (CO2 cylinder), while without bullets it can shoot air. It is clear that the simultaneous absence of these elements eliminates all questions, but the problem of storing cylinders inside the gun during short transportation remains open. Although, as I said above, the gun will live longer without a cylinder, unless you change them often. But, one way or another, the rules for wearing an air pistol require detailed additions. Practice shows that the overwhelming majority of representatives of law enforcement agencies do not care at all about your gun after they find out that it is a pneumatic gun. The same majority ignores the fact that they have a pneumatic hunting model in their hands without checking the permits. Hence, people have a double opinion - the police are giving up on powerful pneumatic guns, while ordinary people shudder at toys that are structurally similar.

And now immediately the punishment of the Code of Administrative Offenses for violating the rules of wearing:

Article 20.8. Violation of the rules for the production, sale, collection, exhibition, accounting, storage, carrying or destruction of weapons and ammunition

4. Violation of the rules for storing, carrying or destroying weapons and ammunition for them by citizens -

entails imposition administrative fine in the amount of five hundred to two thousand rubles or deprivation of the right to acquire and store or store and carry weapons for a period of six months to one year.

As you can see, with pneumatics of this class you can already get at least some kind of punishment without doing absolutely anything from the category of terrible things. You can easily carry an air pistol, but you need to be able to read at least a little. The law is the law, so we try to comply.

Up to 25 J

Samples of high-power sports and hunting weapons are already included here. There are more problems with such weapons; in order to become an owner, you need to acquire a license, register and obtain permission to carry and store pneumatic weapons. We have already covered the issues of licenses, registrations and permits earlier; here we will dwell only briefly on the regulation of carrying and storage. So

upon registration of a pneumatic weapon, a permit to store and carry it for a period of five years is issued on the basis of a document confirming the legality of the acquisition of the relevant weapon

It is clear that the carrying of pneumatic weapons of this level is regulated by the same points indicated above. Regarding storage:

Storage of civilian and service weapons and ammunition for them is permitted to legal entities and citizens who have received permission from the internal affairs bodies to store or store and carry weapons

We will not study the detailed aspects of storing this particular pneumatic for now - we are going into detail on a number of “pseudo-laws”, and we need to dive deeper into the topic, because The spheres of firearms and pneumatic weapons at lower laws begin to intersect less frequently. If necessary, we will later reveal the rules for storing upper caste pneumatic weapons.

Standard resolution

We'll probably end here. The article discussed exclusively issues related to storing and carrying pneumatic weapons; we will leave the problem of transportation a little for later, because this is another big head with a bunch of secret meanings, sub-meanings and interpretations. That's all, we play hardball, kill banks, try to obey the laws.

Frequent questions in the comments and mail inspired me to write this insert. One of the most common problems in the field of “pneumatic” law is to prove that the purchased model is not a weapon, and therefore can be freely used anywhere by a person of any age. It is difficult to combine the necessary passages in the law on this particular issue, so we are once again collecting them in this special block in the format of a conversation with one of the visitors to our resource in the simplest language. In the future we will send everyone here.

As a disclaimer, 90% of the most common pneumatics purchased now belong to toys in the category up to 3 J. Everything that, according to the attached certificate, is higher than this norm is already a weapon, and has nothing to do with the conversation below. And let’s not forget that the Law is one value, and the application of the law is another. Here we touch only on such pneumatics themselves in a “vacuum” without considering surrounding factors. Strange uses of air guns can raise other legal issues. So, let's go. Subtle points in the law for the shooting community to note.

Dmitriy:

I bought a pistol, green gas, airsoft. I have the documents, I asked at the store.

When carried within the city, if the police stop you, how can you prove that the gun is a toy?

DVhard.ru:

What is important in a pistol is not that it is greengazed, or that it is airsoft, or what age you are, what is important is the muzzle energy.

Whatever one may say, the vast majority of airsoft pneumatics are in the “up to 3 J” category.

According to GOST, such products belong to the category of “products structurally similar to weapons,” which means that the Federal Law of the Russian Federation “On Weapons” (you, I hope, are a citizen of the Russian Federation) does not control them. To put it mildly, your airsoft pistol is the most ordinary toy (at the level of baby rattles or cars). Toys are not subject to the law “On Weapons”, which means they can be freely carried even in open form a person of absolutely any age.

Dmitriy:

Regarding GOSTs - I downloaded and read the required GOST, the question is how to prove to the policeman that this particular pistol has up to 3 J and is allowed by registration in RUSSIA?

You said that it is structurally similar to a weapon, but GOST also has the following definition: structurally similar to pneumatic weapons.

The question is, what is an airsoft pistol similar to?

Also a question - does an airsoft pistol fall under the definition of an air gun?

Perhaps you will say no, because the muzzle energy is less than 3 J, but according to another definition - an air gun is a type of small arms in which the projectile is fired under the influence of gas under pressure. And since the ball in an airsoft pistol flies out under the influence of gas, then it can already be classified as pneumatic.

DVhard.ru:

As for proving this particular pistol - there is a certificate for it, which says up to 3 J.

According to GOST - GOST R 51612-2000 (Pneumatic weapons):

2.2 products structurally similar to pneumatic weapons: Air rifles, pistols and revolvers with muzzle energy from 0.5 to 3 J, regardless of caliber;

The airsoft pistol falls precisely under this GOST. And in the Federal Law “On Weapons” there is such an excerpt that there are generally pneumatic weapons:

2) sports weapons:

pneumatic with muzzle energy over 3 J;

3) hunting weapons:

pneumatic with muzzle energy no more than 25 J;

Those. a structurally similar product does not appear in the law at all. More precisely, it appears, but from the position that it does not fall under this law.

By design - of course, an airsoft pistol and so on are pneumatic weapons. Yes, even a spitting tube is pneumatic) An article on the topic about the entire classification of pneuma:

But according to the law, these pneumatic weapons do not fall under the Federal Law “On Weapons”, but are only structurally similar. Those. Here we distinguish between fact and law.

Dmitriy:

In Gost it is not clear from the first lines:

For example, what is a GBB pistol?

To paragraph 2.2 or 2.3.3 or 2.5.5.???

At the same time, the word weapon is written everywhere, which does not add clarity.

Using the formula, I realized that tuning can be done up to 172.98 meters per second. Next comes pneumatics.

DVhard.ru:

According to GOST. So everything is true. GOST gives clear definitions here. In our case, the sample fits both clause 2.2, AND clause 2.3.3, AND clause 2.5.5. But the most important thing is clauses 2.1 and 2.2:

2.1 pneumatic weapon: A weapon designed to hit a target at a distance with a striking element (hereinafter referred to as a bullet), receiving directed movement due to the energy of compressed, liquefied or solidified gas with a muzzle energy of over 3 J.

2.2 products structurally similar to pneumatic weapons: Air rifles, pistols and revolvers with muzzle energy from 0.5 to 3 J, regardless of caliber.

It is these concepts that appear in the Federal Law “On Weapons”. And here is an excerpt from Federal Law Art. 1:

Weapons do not include products certified as household and industrial purposes, sports equipment that is structurally similar to a weapon (hereinafter referred to as products structurally similar to a weapon).

Those. They are not subject to regulation in any way.

All extraneous points were thrown out of the conversation, leaving only an analysis of the existing situation in the law. For those who are even more confused, do not hesitate to write individually in the comments or by email. And most importantly, do not use pneumatic guns for self-defense!

Not only hunters, law enforcement officials and athletes carry weapons in their vehicles, but also citizens who fear for their lives and safety. This has become especially true in last years in connection with the increasing number of attacks on drivers both on federal highways and in the courtyards of their own homes. Among civilian drivers, truckers most often resort to self-defense devices. Let's consider what rules stipulate the transportation of weapons in a car, what documents you need to have, and what punishment will befall violators.

Who can get a weapons permit

The following persons can purchase a weapons license:

• Whose age exceeds 21 years.
• Whose age does not exceed 21 years, but they have served or are currently serving in military units.
• Who are in the service of state paramilitary organizations.
• Having military or special ranks, class ranks.
• Who are over 18 years old and need weapons to wear with national clothes.

The purchase of hunting firearms and pneumatic equipment is allowed only to people who have a hunting license (state or membership), as well as those who have obtained the right to hunt (at least 5 years of experience in owning their own weapons). A license to use a hunting rifle can be obtained from the age of 18.

Athletes are allowed to purchase weapons with a rifled barrel. To do this they need to provide:

• Athlete's passport.
• Certificate confirming sports title for the sport where equipment is needed.

In this case, the athlete must have great achievements and a title in this sport or own his own gun for at least 5 years.

What weapons do not require documents or permission?

Some types of weapons used for self-defense do not require permission in our country. These include:

• Air pistols in which the muzzle energy does not exceed 7.5 J.
• Gas cartridges.
• Steel arms.
• All kinds of bits, etc.

These types of equipment can be purchased and used without any permits, and transported in any convenient place in the vehicle. But to avoid problems with traffic police officers, it is better to have at least technical certificate subject. Thus, pistols, knives and spray cans are often hidden under the steering column or near the driver’s seat, so that in case of a life-threatening situation they can be quickly retrieved. But in case of causing serious harm to human health by any type of weapon, you will have to answer according to the law. Moreover, in Russia there are often cases when a criminal sentence is assigned to a person who exceeded the level of self-defense and killed or maimed the attacker.

Who does not need to present a permit for the type of activity

1. Legal entities that transport weapons by car within the territorial regions of the country where the permit was issued and the delivery was registered.
2. Citizens or officials who transport ammunition or weapons that do not require special registration.
3. Permission is also not required for military personnel and law enforcement officers, because they are obliged to be guided by the internal charter, as well as the orders of their senior ranks. This applies to both movement within the administrative district and outside it, depending on the charter and decrees of the authorities.
4. Some types of sporting firearms or other equipment also do not require documentation, but athletes must still have a permit for it, so the document must be there anyway, even if it is not asked.

What do you need to show if you have a firearm?

When transporting, for example, hunting weapons by car and stopping the vehicle by traffic police officers, you will need to present a permit to carry and transport, as well as a passport and license. Permission can be obtained from the local Ministry of Internal Affairs within a month after submitting the appropriate application with the necessary certificates confirming that the person can use weapons. The procedure for issuing permits to carry permissible types of weapons, including hunting ones, is regulated by Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 814, as well as Order of the Ministry of Natural Resources of Russia No. 319 on obtaining a hunting permit.

Rules for transporting weapons across the country

Firstly, guns must be unloaded during transportation and the clip must be removed if possible. This is argued by the fact that when the car hits a hole or any other unevenness in the road, a strong push can cause the trigger to spontaneously release. This can cause damage to the car and frightening the driver and passengers, as well as a serious accident.

Secondly, when transporting a weapon, it must be in a case, no matter what it is. You can use any, but it is better to purchase certified holsters, cases or boxes. It is also possible to purchase a car gun safe that best meets safety regulations. The main thing is that any means for storing and transporting hunting weapons has valid factory certificates and other documents. This is necessary so that when a vehicle is stopped by traffic police officers, they do not have any complaints, and the person transporting the equipment does not have problems with the law.

Thirdly, cartridges must be transported in original packaging or in special plastic boxes that can be purchased at a gun store. They cannot be transported in containers where they come into contact with each other (backpacks, bags, etc.). If a gun safe is used, then we can assume that the safety of the driver and passengers is ensured at the highest level, because These safes have special compartments for ammunition.

As for knives and any bladed weapons: they are transported exclusively in cases for the safety of both the driver and passengers. If a person intends to transport gas or traumatic weapon to another region of the Russian Federation, then he needs to have a transportation permit.

Please note that one person can transport no more than 5 guns and 400 rounds of ammunition at a time.

If the quantity of one of them exceeds the norm, then additional rules must be followed:

• Accompaniment in the form of a group of 2 or more persons armed with firearms who have permission for such activities.
• Coordination with law enforcement agencies of the planned route and vehicle.

Export and import of weapons across the border of the Russian Federation

The import and export of weapons can be carried out by non-residents or residents of the country. Each category has its own rules.

1. A non-resident of the Russian Federation is allowed to transport across the border by car only hunting and sporting weapons and only with documents (hunting licenses, invitations to competitions, etc.). Foreign citizens are strictly prohibited from bringing weapons into the country for self-defense.
2. A resident of the Russian Federation can import no more than 5 guns by car, provided that they have documents issued by the Central Internal Affairs Directorate authorizing the carrying of this equipment and the import or export. The document also indicates the number of cartridges that are transported. During transportation, all rules described above must be observed.
3. To import or export, you must undergo certification and customs inspection at the border checkpoint.

Weapons that:

• already has a certificate or declaration of conformity;
• transported across Russian territory to other countries in accordance with international treaty(licensing from the country's customs authorities is required);
• brought for temporary use in hunting, cultural and historical, sporting events or exhibitions.

Ancient weapons can be taken out of the country only with a permit and a list of registration numbers certified by the Ministry of Culture (especially if the equipment is included in the list of historically important objects).

Responsibility for violating the rules

If a person is caught who has violated the rules for transporting weapons in a car, he faces administrative liability in the form of a fine in the amount of 1000 to 1500 rubles, and when transporting firearms, for example, a hunting violator may be brought to criminal liability, which is expressed in :

• Restriction or imprisonment (up to 4 years).
• Forced labor (up to 4 years).
• Arrest (up to 6 months).

Also, the violator may be charged a fine of 80,000 rubles. or in the amount of income from work for 3 months.

Got a lot of views and comments. This information turned out to be very useful for our “real guys”; many even bookmark it and then show it to traffic police officers during raids! However, many people ask to comment on the situation with air guns, and in particular with pistols (a rifle is still difficult to carry in a car). To be honest, I didn’t really want to write, because we’ll be turning to the same law again! However, many persistently ask to tell in detail so that they can then appear in the article in front of the police officers. In general, they asked - read and watch the video at the end...

To be honest, the situation with pneumatics is a little different from the situation with bits. And there is a completely logical explanation for this - there are different types of air guns. It is divided into three groups: - normal, sports and combat. YES, you heard right, there is also a combat weapon, and it is practically equivalent to a firearm.

The differences here come in the strength of air pressure from the barrel and the caliber of the projectile, often metal balls. Pressure is measured in Joules.

Pneumatic classification

1) Pressure up to 3 J, calibers from 6 to 8 mm (maybe more), with plastic balls. It is practically a toy, used in games. You've probably seen everything like this in toy stores. Cannot cause serious harm to either humans or animals, even if fired close range. Often the case is plastic, although it copies a real weapon. According to the law, it is not a weapon and is intended for entertainment.

2) From 3 to 4 J, with steel projectiles. Copies real weapons, steel body. It is also an entertaining weapon, although some models with a pressure of exactly 4 J are already equated to a sports weapon; it is advisable to have documentation with it to prove its characteristics.

3) Up to 7.5 J, steel projectiles, caliber up to 4.5 mm. Already a serious weapon, it is considered a sporting weapon, a permit is not required for it, but it can cause injuries to humans and animals. It is also advisable to carry a product passport with you to prove its characteristics.

4) From 7.5 to 25 J (calibers from 4.5 to 6.35 mm). It is considered a sporting and hunting weapon; it can kill both humans and animals from a certain distance. Sold only with special permits! Equated to combat.

5) More than 25 J, metal projectiles, any caliber. It is considered “combat” and is not sold in Russia. Some models are more powerful than others firearms. Licensing is also required.

What I want to say is that even the second type of weapon, which is from 3 to 4 J, with steel balls, has an initial projectile flight of 100 - 170 m/s. And this is quite a lot, so it can cause at least a bruise to a person. I’m already silent about 7.5 - 25 J! So you need to be careful!

Let's move on to the law

Again, we will consider our favorite gun law - No. 150 – Federal Law(of course, the latest edition). What does he tell us?

Are looking for " article 1"and define what it is, quote:

« Pneumatic weapon - a weapon designed to hit a target at a distance with a projectile that receives directional movement due to the energy of compressed, liquefied or solidified gas.»

However, nothing is said here about what and what you can carry with you and what you can’t, and how this is regulated. Therefore, we are looking further!

Article 6. Answers all our questions. It is called “Restrictions established on the circulation of civilian and service weapons.” That is, what is described in it does not need to be done! So, two points:

Point 2.

“storage or use outside of sports facilities firearms with a rifled barrel, sports pneumatic weapons with a muzzle energy of over 7.5 J and a caliber of more than 4.5 mm, sports cold bladed and throwing weapons, with the exception of storing long-barreled sports firearms with a rifled barrel or long-barreled sports pneumatic weapons with a muzzle energy of over 7 .5 J and a caliber of more than 4.5 mm, acquired by citizens of the Russian Federation in accordance with Article 13 of this Federal Law, storage and use of bows and crossbows for carrying out research and preventive work related to the immobilization and injection of objects of the animal world (clause c edition entered into force on June 15, 2010 Federal law dated May 31, 2010 N 111-FZ"

Clause 2.1.

“carrying and transporting pneumatic weapons in a loaded or equipped state within the boundaries of populated areas, as well as the use of such weapons within the boundaries of populated areas outside premises and areas of terrain specially adapted for sports shooting in accordance with the requirements established by the federal executive body exercising the functions of development and implementation of state policy and legal regulation in the field of physical culture and sports, and agreed with the federal executive body exercising the functions of developing and implementing state policy and legal regulation in the field of internal affairs (item additionally included from July 1, 2011 of the yearFederal Law of December 28, 2010 N 398-FZ)"

For those who still don’t understand, I’ll explain it in simple and intelligible language.

First – in Russia, weapons with a muzzle energy of more than 7.5 J are generally prohibited. Only athletes are allowed, and only for competitions, etc.

Second - it is prohibited to carry or transport in a car any loaded pneumatic weapon, even if it is less than 3 J. That is, it must be unloaded, the “projectile receiver” removed, the compressed air canister unscrewed, etc.

I think it’s becoming clear!

Actions of traffic police officers

Often these pistols are carried in cars, assembled and ready to fire! To put it mildly, it is not legal and such a “trunk” may well be confiscated! There are no violations on the part of law enforcement officers - NO!

However, if the gun is disassembled and you are carrying it, for example, in a special bag, say in the trunk, then you shouldn’t even find fault! However, there is one BUT!

The employee needs to understand that this gun is not “powerful”! That is, it does not fall under 7.5 J or more. Then you also need to carry the technical document of the pistol with you to prove it right away. Otherwise, it may again be confiscated until the circumstances are clarified. You'll have to worry about proving it later.

What do the lawyers say?

I also turned to my friend, a car lawyer! And this is what he told me:

“You can carry an air pistol in a car if it does not violate the law (power less than 7.5 J). We also make sure to take it apart, and ideally put it in a special bag, in which the passport for this sample MUST also be stored. Then there will be no complaints against you.”

However, if it lies ready to fire immediately, then this is no longer legal and it is subject to confiscation - This must be remembered!

He also urged never to argue with traffic police officers, because they really know all the laws, and especially before such a raid. And if you resist, then this can be regarded as disobedience to traffic police officers, which can only come to your detriment; at least you can be imprisoned for 15 days.

The rules regulating the transportation of baggage were not invented by airport employees. They are established for all, without exception, passenger air transportation. The purpose of such a restriction is one – safety. And before you go on a trip or on business, you need to see whether everything that is in the bag will be allowed to be carried on board the plane.

Air guns: to take or not to take?

Quite often, difficulties arise at the airport with the transportation of weapons, and not only firearms, bladed weapons, but also pneumatic ones, as well as models and children's toys that imitate different types of weapons. To prevent this from happening, you need to know that the transportation of pneumatic weapons, as well as firearms, cold weapons and antiques, is not permitted in aircraft cabins. Air rifles and pistols may only be carried as luggage or cargo. This requires prior permission from the carrier.

A passenger wishing to carry an air gun must arrive at the airport well in advance of check-in. He must declare the presence of weapons and his intentions during registration at the counter, when filling out a customs declaration or when going through security control. After this, a law enforcement officer or airport security officer will be invited to the counter.

They will check the permits and accept the weapon for transportation, having issued documents for it. Permits are required for pneumatic weapons with a muzzle energy greater than 7.5 J. If the muzzle energy is from 3 to 7.5 J, permission from law enforcement agencies to carry such weapons is not required. If the muzzle energy of a pneumatic weapon does not reach 3 J, the product does not belong to a weapon, but is considered structurally similar. But in all cases, the rules for transporting pneumatic weapons are the same.

Rules for the transportation of air guns

Air guns are transported disassembled only in the luggage compartment, in a place designated for these purposes. During the flight, it must be inaccessible to either passengers or crew members. The weapons are packaged in special bags and placed in a container, the key to which is kept by the crew.

Transportation rules strictly prohibit transporting even carefully packed weapons in the cabin, as well as returning them to the owner on board the aircraft or at the ramp. The passenger can pick up the air gun confiscated from him for transportation at his destination in a specially designated place. The transfer is carried out by aviation security officers in the presence of an airline representative. The transfer is carried out in compliance with all formalities.

Under combat weapons refers to devices and means used to destroy manpower and equipment. In addition to combat weapons, there are hunting and sporting weapons intended for hunting and sports. Weapons also include Hunter knives, bayonets, daggers, making up the group of edged weapons. Given the special nature and certain danger of weapons, Russian legislation determined the procedure for its transportation.

Instructions

The first mandatory rule is that it can only be carried in cases and special cases and holsters. Permission is given by the Ministry of Internal Affairs. There are rules on the quantity transported. So, if there are more than 5 pieces of it, and there are 400 rounds of ammunition, then in this case it is necessary to ensure its escort under armed guard of at least two people, which must be agreed upon with the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

When transporting weapons by passenger air, the aviation security service and the Ministry of Internal Affairs carry out inspection of passengers and accept weapons and ammunition from them for storage during the flight. Upon arrival at the airport, you must present the transported weapon for inspection and all the necessary documents for its transportation. In this case, an act is drawn up in triplicate, signed by the owner of the weapon and an authorized person. One copy remains with the owner, the other is given to the crew, and the third is added to the baggage manifest. Upon arrival at the destination airport, the weapon is issued upon presentation of the certificate. During the route, the weapon must be in the cargo compartment in a metal box, placed in a paper or plastic bag.

Unlike air transport, the rules on the road are not so strict. When traveling in a general or reserved seat carriage, you must hand over your weapon to the foreman. In a compartment carriage, concerns about the safety of weapons fall on the passenger. He is required to ensure that the weapon is unloaded, sheathed and kept separate from the cartridges.

There are some other categories of weapons, which include spearfishing weapons, axes and ice axes. They are also transported in luggage, but without special registration. Gas weapon may be transported with permission from the competent authorities. Ammo for them and gas cartridges prohibited for transportation.

If you intend to go on a trip that involves flying, be sure to take any necessary medications along with you. Despite the fact that a first aid kit is always stocked on board an airplane, it may not contain the medicine that a passenger with a chronic illness needs.

You will need

• - doctor's report
• - prescription medicine
• - check

Instructions

According to information Agency RBC, in most cases, in order to carry a particular medical drug in the cabin, you will need a written opinion from your doctor, a prescription for the drug and a receipt, which you must keep after purchase. In some cases, a doctor's report may require translation.

A similar set of requirements for the carriage of medicines is imposed at most airports in European countries. But to avoid possible troubles, it is better to find out about the relevant rules at a particular airport in advance. For example, many airlines prohibit carrying medications with an expiration date, etc.

Patients with diabetes, in addition to other documents, must provide a certificate confirming the diagnosis or a special passport (passport of a diabetic patient). They must indicate the name of the insulin used, the dose and frequency of use of the drug.

Experts warn that handing insulin in your luggage is fraught with trouble: the medicine may deteriorate if high temperature. The same warning applies to most other medications.

In order not to be left without the necessary medications in the event of possible loss of luggage, divide them into two parts.

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When traveling to a particular country on board an airplane, check at the airport not only the rules for transporting the medicines you need, but also other items and substances that, in the opinion of the airline, may pose a danger.

Sources:

• Traveler's First Aid Kit: How to Carry Medicines on a Plane

If you are going to ski resort If you're on a plane and you're taking skis with you, you're probably worried about how to transport them. It is important to know how to pack them correctly and check them in as luggage, whether this will cost extra money.

You will need

• Sturdy ski bag.

Instructions

Most people worry that skis, due to their length, are oversized luggage and difficulties with them will arise for this reason. But such fears are in vain. Carriers, with rare exceptions, are not concerned about the weight, but its weight. Skiing is not the most long view luggage that passengers are trying to transport. Therefore, make sure that the total weight of the bags and skis does not exceed the norm.

As a rule, free baggage allowances vary little between airlines. If you're flying economy class, you'll likely be allowed 20-25kg of baggage. For first or business class passengers it increases to 30-40 kg. There are budget airlines that do not include free luggage at all in the ticket price; you have to pay extra for it separately. Check this point in advance.

If the total weight of the items you carry exceeds the established norm, you will need to pay extra for this. Some airlines adhere to the rules that if the baggage includes skis and other sports equipment, in case of excess weight, the entire sports equipment is estimated at 3 kg. But this doesn't always happen. It is possible that for each extra kilos you will be charged a certain fee. You can try to “outwit” the check: put heavy things in and carry it into the salon. The main thing is to take with you only those things that are not prohibited for transportation in the cabin. Hand luggage is usually not weighed. There is nothing illegal in this method.

The skis you are going to transport should be well cared for. To do this, it is best to buy a special ski cover, and it is better to choose one that is stronger. The straps and handles must be attached to it conscientiously. The fact is that workers usually do not stand on ceremony with luggage, so weak fastenings will quickly come off. The case itself can also be damaged from such handling, so take a strong and high-quality one.

When packing your skis, securely fasten them together. Rewind so that they do not rub against each other, otherwise the sharp edge of one ski can damage the surface of the other.

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Airport security may prevent you from entering the terminal building with your skis. They may require you to pay a fee for oversized luggage, even if the airline does not consider it as such. In this case, you have two options: 1) pay the fee and then request a refund from the airline by presenting a receipt; 2) ask to call an airline representative so that he can resolve the misunderstanding. You can also try to take a printout of the carrier's rules with you and show it, but this method of informing security services is not always effective.

Helpful advice

Just in case, be sure to find out the rules for transporting skis that your airline adheres to. This will help avoid possible misunderstandings.

We all remember the adventures of a certain lady from S. Marshak’s poem, who went on a train journey with impressive luggage. What if we were talking about an airplane? With air transport everything is much more complicated. A cardboard box with a basket would not raise any questions, but the painting would have to be registered separately. The little dog wouldn’t fly anywhere without a veterinary passport.

Instructions

Why did this happen? What are the features of air transportation? The air ticket search service TripTorg.ru will tell you about this and more.

How much weight can a plane lift?

The maximum load is set at the factory stage of aircraft production and depends on its design features. There is a huge difference between the lift forces of different classes of aircraft, such as the small E-175 and the huge Boeing 777 with 10 seats abreast.

However, the weight of the board in the air is always different. Loading varies greatly from flight to flight and is calculated individually for each flight. The amount of fuel in the tanks plays a major role. This value greatly depends on weather conditions and the characteristics of the passenger train. In other words, the fuel load is calculated based on the total weight of the people being transported, the ability to refuel, and the location of alternate airfields. For the uninitiated person, all this looks quite complicated...

The same type of board does not necessarily mean the same passenger capacity. Differences are observed due to different distances between seats, the presence or absence of superior comfort classes (business, first). Charter companies stand out in this field, trying to squeeze as many people onto the plane as possible and increase revenue from the flight.

Loading the luggage compartment is a science based on a number of rules. For example, tonnage may vary due to the nature of the cargo being transported. Large duvets themselves take up a lot of space, and heavy items should not exceed the permissible load on the floor. A separate discussion concerns dangerous goods that require transportation at a distance from other objects.

That is why the weight of the luggage compartment, as well as the aircraft itself as a whole, is an extremely variable value. Passengers have to rely on average values: 5, 7, 8 or even 10 kg for hand luggage, and the weight of luggage should not exceed 20, 23 and 25 kg. The airline itself clarifies the specific numbers, writing them down in the itinerary receipt.

This entire system is designed in such a way that passengers have the opportunity to overpay for additional luggage. Now let’s look in detail at the intricacies of transporting certain cargoes. Attention: all this is also very, very difficult.

A little about liquids

1 liter is a strictly established limit for hand luggage. Everything that goes beyond the limit is sent to the luggage compartment. This is not about duty-free alcohol - that will be discussed separately.

According to the rules, the liquid must be contained in bottles. The volume of the latter should not exceed 100 ml. It is rational to fill small bottles completely - no one will calculate the amount of contents.

The second rule requires sealed packaging in the form of a transparent bag 18x20 cm. In Russia, they will not pay attention to such subtleties - as long as other requirements are met. In other countries this is stricter. For example, Marseille airport workers will force a careless passenger to collect small bottles and vials throughout his bag. The package, so be it, will be provided free of charge. By the way, all containers over 100 ml are considered luggage - don’t expect any concessions.

Inattention and forgetfulness are best left at home. It’s worth getting rid of flammable liquids in advance - you definitely won’t need fuel for a fire on the plane. Toxic, radioactive and toxic substances They are also not allowed for transportation - you can safely throw them out of your bag. Carry-on luggage and luggage will become lighter, and the inspection procedure will take place without any questions.

A little about the intricacies of transporting alcohol

Each country regulates the import of alcohol into its territory differently. For Russia, the realities are as follows: with a duty, up to 5 liters of alcohol per person can be consumed; without a duty, the maximum volume of alcohol-containing drinks should not exceed 3 liters. Other countries have different rules, which are worth reading about separately.

You can't drink on the plane - these are the current rules. You shouldn’t look at the behavior of your compatriots, otherwise you risk getting blacklisted by airlines. Whatever one may say, the upcoming restrictions for “difficult” passengers are a harsh reality.

Transporting water

The desire to drink is a natural need of any passenger, even if the flight takes no more than 2-3 hours. Unfortunately, you will be asked to part with the previously stored bottle of water. You will have to buy it at a high price in duty-free or wait until boarding. Additional costs can be avoided if water fountains are provided in the clean area of ​​the airport. drinking water. You can fill your bottle there, but such amenities are rather pleasant exceptions.

Eau de Toilette

Perfume is also a liquid, albeit of a special composition. Effect on eau de toilette general rules- transportation in hand luggage is carried out in 100 ml bottles. Need more? Duty-free doors are always open for you.

It is important to take into account the legislation different states. For example, Ireland has established restrictions on the import of more than 50 ml of perfume and 250 ml of eau de toilette. There will be more than enough for personal needs, but for small business lovers this will create certain difficulties.

Rules for transporting food products

An important role is played not by the rules for transporting food on an airplane, but by the customs regulations of states. Current sanctions may also interfere with plans. Unfortunately, there is no escape from this.

For example, the United States has banned foreigners from bringing any food into the country. Please an American friend national cuisine- obviously bad idea. You can joke with foreign customs officers, but it’s still not worth it. This is a risky activity, no matter how you look at it.

Cheese in hand luggage will be a red rag to security guards at French airports. You will not be allowed to leave the country with this product - you will have to part with the delicacy. To avoid an unpleasant event, cheese should be checked in your luggage. Another option for the rich is to buy the product in duty-free for the appropriate price.

A little about seafood: fish, caviar and others

The legislation of the Russian Federation allows the export of seafood (including fish) with a total weight of up to 5 kg. Sturgeon caviar is considered separately - no more than 250. Receipts and original packaging are required. These are the rules.

Imports also did not remain without restrictions. You are allowed to bring no more than 5 kg of plant and 5 kg of animal products. Exceptions are made for seeds, seed material, seedlings and potatoes. Products of animal origin are allowed to be imported into the country only in finished form. Factory packaging is still required.

It is also important to take into account current restrictions on products from other countries. New bans are introduced regularly, so it’s worth studying the lists in advance.

Rules for transporting fruit, meat and sausages

Some products cannot be exported from the country at all. Permission to transport depends on the characteristics of the product itself. For example, a watermelon may simply burst during a flight, so airport staff will quite reasonably ask you to leave it overboard. Another “least favorite” product is coconut. The fact is that it cannot be illuminated with x-rays. You will not have to prove that there is no contraband under the shell - you will simply be asked to leave the nut at the airport.

It will not be possible to import more than 5 kg of meat or exotic fruits into Russia, so you need to choose products wisely. As for packaging, each airport has its own requirements - it’s worth asking in advance, they will definitely advise you.

Important! Having a strong odor from your carry-on luggage will lead to problems. The same lemons may not be allowed for transportation due to their strong citrus aroma. It turns out that it’s not in vain that the French take away cheese from poor tourists, but are just showing concern for the people in the plane cabin

The sausage may also fail smell tests. A pleasant-smelling product has a place in luggage - and passengers will feel calmer, and security checks at the airport will be completed without additional delays. Another nuance lies in the negative attitude of many countries towards animal products. Their concern is understandable - no one wants the outbreak of epidemics of exotic infections on the territory of the state. Lard is also prohibited if you transport the product without its original packaging.

Avoiding verification delays is quite simple. Should be read carefully customs regulations the countries where you are traveling.

Cakes, honey and canned food

Confectionery products are quite rare guests at airports. No one has banned the transportation of cakes, but it’s still worth asking the airline staff. What if additional rules apply to the product? If we're talking about about bars, muesli, chocolates and other sweets - everything is fine. Several kilograms of sweets from foreign stores will be allowed in without any questions. You can also take a snack into the plane cabin.

Honey and oils will not cause any problems. Their transportation is carried out according to the rules for transporting liquids on an airplane. In other words, small bottles may remain in hand luggage, while larger containers will go into the luggage compartment. Before your flight, you should read customs regulations, which can change at the most inopportune moment.

Canned goods will look good in your luggage. Small jars of marmalade or jam can be left in your hand luggage. Eating a little sweet on board during the flight is not prohibited, and a satisfied passenger will have something to remember.

Rules for transporting baby food

If we are talking about this product, then special rules begin to apply. Baby food does not have to comply with the 100 ml standard. The presence of a child during the flight allows you to freely bring appropriate products into the aircraft cabin. When traveling to the USA, it is worth considering that the state prohibits bringing into the country more than 12 ounces or 350 ml of baby food. This applies to both liquids and powders.

Hookahs, IQOS, vapes, lighters and cigarettes: can they be transported by plane?

Of course, airlines and states have not yet managed to introduce bans on the transport of tobacco products. However, heavy smokers will have to wait until disembarkation. Smoking is prohibited on board: this is done for the comfort of other passengers and the safety of the flight in general.

The transportation of electronic cigarettes, vapes and IQOS takes on a slightly different character. All this falls under the concept of “electronics,” which will be discussed below. In short, this stuff should be transported in the cabin, but charging from sockets is not allowed.

To avoid confusion, you should keep a number of provisions in mind:

1. A disposable lighter is allowed in carry-on luggage, although only in the amount of one per person. Most airlines do not allow gasoline analogues to fly - you remember the rules about flammable liquids, right?


2. The hookah can be transported. Another thing is that the device will have to be disassembled. Inspectors believe that the design elements of a hookah (for example, a pipe) can be used by a passenger as a weapon. All potentially dangerous parts are included in luggage.


3. Customs rules of states can determine in their own way maximum amount tobacco products that are allowed for import. Usually allowed per person: 200 cigarettes (one block), or 50 cigarillos, or 250 g of tobacco


4. Smoke detectors are a serious reason to stop smoking in the aircraft cabin. You don't want to become the reason for an unexpected landing, do you? Other passengers certainly won't be happy. Numerous videos about Americans “floating” on board are the exception, not the rule. Vaping is prohibited, although it is not a tobacco product.


5. When it comes to IQOS, it pays to use common sense. Although it is not prescribed by law, electronic cigarettes are still the same smoking devices. And smoking is prohibited on board.

Medicines: how to transport syringes and medicines

Each country determines its own rules for the import of medicines:

• The UAE prohibits tourists from bringing with them a fairly extensive list of medications. These include even the simplest antipyretics and painkillers. "Corvalol" and "Pentalgin" are also strictly prohibited. The situation is similar with drugs containing codeine.


• Australia approaches the issue of medicines quite scrupulously. Tourists are required to have a prescription for almost any tablet or ampoules.


• The USA has a negative attitude towards analgin. It is impossible to bring such a harmless medicine into the territory of the state legally.

Questions regarding medications should be clarified in advance before the trip. Detailed advice can be obtained from the embassy or customs officials.

Now about the pills. Transporting assorted pills and capsules in one bottle is obviously a bad idea. Customs authorities require original packaging, but in reality these requirements may be ignored.

A prescription is a mandatory addition to a prescription drug. Without an important document, passengers can expect difficulties during checks at the airport. It is worth noting in advance that we are not talking about a simple piece of paper with the illegible handwriting of the attending physician. A document drawn up in accordance with all the rules is required, with a stamp and signatures of the responsible persons.

A real-life incident: upon departure from Tunisia, a passenger was asked for a prescription for noshpa for half an hour. This once again confirms a simple truth: any medicine requires a prescription. Remember this to avoid problems during departure.

Inexpensive tablets are not the worst loss. However, it is better not to risk valuable medicines. If you don't have a prescription, the best solution is to check the pills in your luggage. This will save you from tedious checks and possible delays.

Syringes and needles are potentially dangerous - this fact cannot be disputed. In order for airport staff to allow them in your hand luggage, you must have a certain kind documentation. The papers must explain and confirm the need for the passenger to have needles and syringes during the flight. This is especially important for patients with insulin-dependent diabetes - documents will allow you to avoid checking fragile ampoules of insulin into luggage. Without confirmed reasons, needles are not allowed in carry-on luggage.

Folding knives and other weapons

According to the basic provisions of the legislation of the Russian Federation, the following are allowed for transportation in the luggage compartment of an aircraft:

1. Guns for spearfishing.


2. Crossbows.


3. Simulators of any type of weapon.


4. Knives with ejectable blades and locking locks.


5. Swords and swords.


6. Broadswords and bayonets.


7. Scimitars and checkers.


8. Sabers and cutlasses.

Other types of weapons can also be transported in the luggage compartment. True, this will require documents. In addition, the gun owner is obliged to notify the airline of his intentions in advance. Aeroflot employees ask such passengers to come to check-in in advance, at least 1.5 hours before departure.

Flights within the country with weapons require permission, and procedures for the import and export of potentially dangerous cargo are carried out only with the preparation of the appropriate documents by the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

As a rule, weapons will need to be placed in temporary storage during a flight. The passenger will be able to receive the cargo upon arrival at the destination, at the airport. Each weapon during transportation must meet a number of requirements:

1. Transportation is carried out in packaging (holster or case).


2. The weapon must be unloaded.


3. The total weight of ammunition should not exceed 5 kg per person.


4. It is prohibited to carry ammunition for a gas pistol.


5. It is prohibited to import and sell stun guns manufactured abroad on the territory of the Russian Federation.

Of course, not all states adhere to a similar attitude towards weapons and their imitators. Vietnam and Belarus require mandatory registration and storage of pneumatic weapons, and Spain forces passengers to mark the weapons they carry with special tags. This rule even applies to imitations.

Model weapons are not allowed in the cabin. Even children's plastic machine guns and pistols are checked in as luggage.

Utility knives, corkscrews, knitting needles and even penknives - all this is sent to the luggage compartment and stored there until the end of the flight. It is worth noting that samples that are suspicious from the point of view of the inspectors will be additionally subjected to examination for signs of edged weapons. Even your favorite professional cleaver can cause annoying delays - don’t forget about it.

Money

If you are going to export currency equivalent to the value of $10,000 US and below - everything is in in perfect order. Such amounts do not require additional documentary support. Things are different with more impressive capital. In this case, the currency will need to be declared in advance. Such an urgent need for cash does not happen often, but anything can happen.

Many numismatists encounter difficulties when exporting unique national currency. Some countries, including the popular Egypt and Tunisia, prefer to keep their money within the country. Tourists can only be advised to organically hide local coins and banknotes among dollars and rubles. True, it is worth mentally preparing for parting with your treasured currency when checking at the airport.

Cosmetics

The transportation of cosmetics is regulated by a number of simple and clear rules:

1. Potentially dangerous items include nail scissors and nail files. The place of these things is strictly in the luggage compartment.


2. Aerosols are liquids, so they can be safely transported in luggage. Cylinder parameters: 0.5 kg or 500 ml maximum for luggage, no more than 100 ml for the aircraft cabin. The total volume of household or sports aerosols (others are not allowed on board) is no more than 2 kg or 2 liters per passenger. Aerosol marked “flammable” will also not be allowed for transportation.


3. Creams, gels. All this again applies to liquids that are transported according to the rules of 100 ml and no more than 1 liter per person. The luggage may contain large quantities, but the variety of cosmetics will certainly attract the attention of customs officers. What if you are going to sell goods abroad? In this case, you will need to fill out a declaration.


4. Toothpaste. Also applies to liquids. A small tube is perfectly acceptable in carry-on luggage, but may raise some suspicions. For example, Chinese airport employees tend to open and smell toothpaste tubes. One can only guess about the reasons for this behavior.

Electronics

Laptops, phones, electric shavers and other equipment are allowed either to be taken with you in hand luggage or left in the luggage compartment. However, in the latter case, no airline will be responsible for any breakdowns that occur, so you should take small-sized electronics with you into the aircraft cabin.

A separate story with the Samsung Galaxy Note 7. If you remember, these smartphones often “delighted” their owners with sudden explosions and fires. Airlines do not want to take risks, so they are still extremely suspicious of this device.

Transportation of professional equipment for video and audio recording requires a separate permit from the airline.

To avoid any surprises, you should think through the list of electronics you will be carrying in advance and ask the airport staff for their opinions. As a rule, suspicion is aroused by all equipment that could potentially be used as a weapon.

A separate story with batteries. They cannot be transported in the luggage compartment - only as hand luggage. Because of this, difficulties arise with transporting hoverboards and similar vehicles. The reason lies in the battery, which must first be removed from the device and checked into hand luggage. In other cases, equipment is equated to dangerous cargo, which requires separate registration.

Other

This is where it gets really fun, because the rules begin to balance on an extremely fine line between the laws of different countries and common sense:

1. Egypt prohibits the export of corals from the country.


2. African states have an extremely negative attitude towards tourists taking home ebony souvenirs.


3. Shells, souvenirs, animal skins and antiques - all this requires receipts and a separate conversation with customs representatives.


4. $75,000 is the maximum price for diamonds that can leave the Russian Federation.

An extremely important nuance concerns music lovers. Your favorite instrument should be placed on the next seat in the aircraft cabin, and not checked in as luggage. Even fragile cargo is subjected to such impacts in practice that at the point of arrival one can only throw up one’s hands in despair. If you feel sorry for your favorite guitar, it’s still worth buying an additional ticket. Of course, a non-standard “passenger” will have to be agreed upon with the carrier in advance.

Fragile cargo must be kept within reasonable dimensions. Typically this is Appliances and art objects. Despite the “fragile” mark and the hefty surcharge, the safety of the luggage largely depends on the passenger. A strong box and a considerable layer of cotton wool or polystyrene foam - all this is required of you.

Touching on the topic of art: keep the receipt for purchased paintings, vases and more. Prove to the airport staff that you are not a thief or a fraudster - then they will let you through without delay. Transportation of valuable items cultural heritage is always accompanied by the preparation of the necessary documents - ask in advance which ones.

Heavy loads such as furniture and large equipment, are transported separately. Cargo planes are specially designed for this purpose. The most budget option is to use sea transport.

Skis, snowboards, surfboards and other sports equipment can easily travel in luggage. Seasonal trips (for example, to a ski resort) provide discounts for passengers on the transportation of appropriate equipment. However, paintball guns can cause problems. Proving the frivolity of such weapons is rather a matter for lawyers and professional experts. Do you need it?

Regarding bouquets, there is good news. They can be transported as hand luggage; here even Victory won’t say too much to you. Real flowers are an order of magnitude more difficult. Plant safety documents will need to be obtained.

A veterinary passport is needed to transport pets. Small cats and dogs can travel in the cabin, while large animals can travel in the luggage compartment. Regarding exotics: additional documents will be required confirming the safety of the animal, the possibility of transportation without harming the environment, etc.

Conclusion

General rules of transportation should always be kept in mind - this way you will save time and nerves at the airport. If we are talking about unusual cargo, do not hesitate to ask questions to the embassy and airline staff.

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If you have necessary items with you that are prohibited for transportation in the cabin (pocket knife, scissors, manicure files, liquids with a capacity of more than 50 ml, etc.), put them in a suitcase or bag intended for transportation in the luggage compartment airplane. Otherwise, they will still be taken away upon entering the security zone.

You can take water or some other drink with you, but try to drink it before entering the security area. You can drink it right at the entrance, in front of the control post, and throw it in a special trash bin.

Identity documents, travel vouchers, cash, bank cards, necessary medications, etc. take it with you into the cabin.

How much baggage can you take on board an airplane? There are two systems of standards in the world: by the number of seats and by weight. In Russia there is a weight system, that is, every first class passenger has the right to carry