Can I Fly With This?
Can I bring throwing stars on a plane?
Quick rules for flying with throwing stars in carry-on and checked baggage. Verdicts and conditions across the major aviation regions below.
🇺🇸 United States (TSA)
Banned from carry-on. Allowed in checked baggage. Many countries prohibit them entirely — check destination.
🇪🇺 European Union (EASA)
Banned across the EU as a prohibited weapon. Confiscated at customs. Don't bring.
🇬🇧 United Kingdom (CAA)
BANNED — Section 141 Criminal Justice Act 1988 prohibits import / sale / possession of shuriken. Criminal offence. Do NOT bring.
🌎 Latin America
Banned as a prohibited weapon across LATAM.
🌏 Asia (ICAO / IATA baseline)
BANNED in all Asian carry-on AND checked baggage. CRITICAL — JAPAN: throwing stars (shuriken) are illegal under the Swords and Firearms Possession Control Law — possession alone is a criminal offence punishable by fine or imprisonment, even for tourists. Souvenir shuriken bought in Japan cannot be carried out without permit. Singapore, Hong Kong, Korea, China: also banned.
🇦🇺 Australia & Pacific (CASA)
Prohibited weapon across all Australian states + NZ. Banned in both cabin and checked baggage. Do not bring.