Byrna Shipping Restrictions (2024)

FAQs

Can you bring a Byrna on a plane? ›

The FAA allows you to carry an unloaded Byrna in your checked luggage. This is specifically permitted under the exception afforded to “Compressed Gas” guns. The Byrna LE Training Team carries their Byrna launchers with them in their checked luggage on a regular basis.

THE BYRNA ADVANTAGE:

The Byrna Launcher is not considered a firearm, however, it is not a toy! It is a highly effective less-lethal weapon. While it is legal to carry in all 50 states*, it should only be used for lawful purposes, including self-defense.

The Byrna line of personal security devices is targeted at the enormous home defense and private security markets. The Byrna HD does not require any federal permit to own and operate and is legal in most states.

The Byrna gun is a non-lethal weapon that fires non-toxic rounds. It is estimated to be more than 90% effective in stopping an assailant, making it a popular choice for self-defense.

One 4 fl. oz. (118 ml) container of mace or pepper spray is permitted in checked baggage provided it is equipped with a safety mechanism to prevent accidental discharge. Self-defense sprays containing more than 2 percent by mass of tear gas (CS or CN) are prohibited in checked baggage.

Each cartridge (new) will be good for 15-20 rounds (4 mags in a 5 round magazine) at full speed. Punctured cartridges within the Byrna SD and HD will leak over time.

Watch. FAQ: Can a felon own a Byrna laucher? Generally, a felon can legally own a Byrna in 45 states.

However, the Byrna HD is not a firearm, and is more akin to a BB, airsoft, or paintball gun, albeit more powerful. Those such devices are legal for felons to possess in California, and Federally.

Personal Defense Sprays are illegal in the following states: New York, Alaska and Hawaii.

This is the great appeal of the Byrna HD to many people. It is an excellent device to have in your home, car, RV, etc. It's also small enough and portable enough to carry with you when walking, hiking, bicycling, and enjoying many other activities.

What is the difference between Byrna SD and Byrna HD? ›

Byrna HD vs Byrna SD

The Byrna SD is a more compact and portable variant of Byrna HD as it is mainly made for concealing. On the other side, Byrna HD is a bigger, sturdier weapon for ensuring more effective self-defense.

The Byrna SD will fire pepper balls up to 320 feet per second and claims to be some the strongest all-natural real pepper projectiles on the market.

We recommend loading a new CO2 cartridge after every sustained use of the Byrna because once the cartridge is punctured CO2 will leak out over a 24-hour period.

The Byrna LE, Byrna's most powerful handheld launcher, is now available to the public! The Byrna LE features a completely redesigned trigger interface and valve assembly to fire . 68 caliber rounds at speed of up to 340 feet per second.

A: Yes, you can reuse the kinetic projectiles. They are hard solid projectiles that can be used for self-defense and practice.

Checked Bags: Yes

One 4 fl. oz. (118 ml) container of mace or pepper spray is permitted in checked baggage provided it is equipped with a safety mechanism to prevent accidental discharge. Self-defense sprays containing more than 2 percent by mass of tear gas (CS or CN) are prohibited in checked baggage.

Tasers, Stun Guns, and Electro-Shock Weapons (Conducted Electrical Weapons) must be transported in a manner that renders the device inoperable from accidental discharge. Some of these devices are manufactured with lithium batteries. For more information, see the FAA regulations on batteries.

This can vary depending on the material that the canister of the pepper spray is made of, however, your pepper spray will most likely cause a metal detector to go off. If you set off a walk-through metal detector or hand-held metal detector, you will be asked to remove the item that set off the alarm.

Expiration Date: 4 Years from date of purchase.

What happens with airgun CO2 when the temperatures dip down below 65 degrees Fahrenheit is that it freezes the air gun valve much faster than it would otherwise. A frozen valve means no control on what is going through it. In much simpler terms, the BB gun stops working. That's really about all there is to it.

Can Byrna shoot paintballs? ›

Markers used for paintball games shoot paintballs. The Byrna HD is an incredibly powerful and effective non-lethal self-defense weapon. Powered by compressed air, the Byrna shoots . 68 caliber round kinetic and chemical irritant projectiles that can disable a threat from up to 60-feet away.

Can Civilians Own Pepper Ball Guns? Yes. That being said, each state may have certain specific regulations and/laws about possessing and using a pepper ball gun. Check out our list of the laws of each state regarding your ability to own and carry one.

You may carry either openly or concealed. Irritant powder shotgun shells are prohibited, but baton/bean bag shells are not. A less lethal weapon (defined by 16780) cannot be sold to anyone under 18 (19405), except a stun gun may be purchased by some 16 or older with written parental permission.

Convicted felons are prohibited from possessing pepper spray. As you would probably guess, this also applies to pepper spray, with the state having hardly any restrictions at all on these valuable self-defense tools.

Can a Felon Own a Gun? People convicted of felonies, as well as some kinds of misdemeanors, can't legally possess a gun—homemade or otherwise. Federal law prohibits gun possession by anyone convicted of a felony or domestic violence misdemeanor.

The Florida Attorney General Weighs In

Atty. Gen., 068-103, Sept. 23, 1968. For these reasons, you should not carry a Byrna Launcher or other pepper ball gun without a CWFL.

"Unfortunately," Schueler noted, "the Byrna HD currently is not legal everywhere in New York state, including in the five boroughs of New York City and Yonkers.

Great defensive non lethal device. Easy to load and carry. Very similar to real firearm for people used to carrying.

NO BACKGROUND CHECKS OR PERMITS: No background checks or permits required to own and carry the Byrna SD. Must be 18 or older to purchase. SELF DEFENSE FROM A SAFE DISTANCE: The Byrna SD Pepper Spray Launcher has an effective range of up to 60 ft with an average projectile speed of 300 feet per second.

The Byrna SD is not classified as a firearm therefore does not require a permit or background check to own. Must be 18 or older to purchase.

Is the Byrna waterproof? ›

The Byrna launcher wraps are 100% waterproof, non-reflective, made in the USA, and makes a great statement piece!

A: Both launchers are great for self defense. The SD and SD XL launchers are essentially the same except the SD XL has a longer barrel and the boost adapter installed that allows it to use the 12 gram CO2 cartridges that are good for 20-30 shots. The SD uses 8 gram CO2 cartridges that are good for 10-20 rounds.

Including 9 standard 8g CO2 cartridges and 1 CO2 cartridge including oil for maintenance. EASY TO USE: Simply install the oiler cartridge like any other 8g CO2 cartridge and fire away! The CO2 with Oil cartridge does all the work while you fire.

This Super Compact RED Laser sight Fits the Byrna HD/SD and all full size hand guns with an accessory rail.

Byrna launchers are all-polymer so traditional magnet-style mounts just won't work. The B-Mount patented design will allow you to mount your launcher to any horizontal or vertical flat surface.

REALLY LOUD: The Byrna Banshee Personal safety alarm produces an ear-piercing 130dB alert when activated. *130 dB is equivalent to hearing a military jet aircraft take-off from 50 feet away.

HOW LONG DOES THE CO2 CARTRIDGE LAST? ​Once penetrated on the first trigger pull, the CO2 cartridge will last 24 hours or 21 shots.

The MLR™ and MLR-FA™ are powered by a 26 ci / 3000 psi compressed air system that provides up to 200 shots per fill, twice that of most systems.

68 Caliber Hard Plastic Byrna Launcher Projectiles. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.

What states allow Byrna? ›

SELF DEFENSE FROM A SAFE DISTANCE: The Byrna SD Pepper Spray Launcher has an effective range of up to 60 ft with an average projectile speed of 300 feet per second.

This ultra compact rail mount flashlight from ADE is the perfect companion to any Byrna Launcher or fits rail-equipped pistols, rifles and shotguns.

Features. 22%-27% Lighter: Weighing in a 1.3lbs fully loaded, the Byrna is lighter, more comfortable, and faster to wield.

Usually yes, you may bring a grinder and rolling papers in a checked luggage. I echo Quora User's answer in making sure that no item contains any traces of marijuana.

No. PepperBall launchers are not considered to be a firearm by the ATF.

Yes you could. Airsoft guns are perfectly fine to transport in your checked baggage. There is no need to declare them as you would a real firearm.

When it comes to traveling with CBD oils or CBD gummies, the TSA does allow both in checked bags and carry-ons, as long as the CBD is hemp-derived and contains less than 0.3% THC, as is true of all our products.

Cigarettes and other tobacco products are all allowed in hand baggage. You can carry one lighter only on board the aircraft, which must be kept on your person throughout the flight.

However, you are limited to only two ounces of loose tobacco and two hundred cigarettes in your carry-on luggage. While you can bring dip on a plane, the TSA regulations state that all smokeless tobacco products must be placed in a checked bag.

Can a felon own a Byrna? ›

However, the Byrna HD is not a firearm, and is more akin to a BB, airsoft, or paintball gun, albeit more powerful. Those such devices are legal for felons to possess in California, and Federally.

Watch. FAQ: Can a felon own a Byrna laucher? Generally, a felon can legally own a Byrna in 45 states.

The Byrna SD is a more compact and portable variant of Byrna HD as it is mainly made for concealing. On the other side, Byrna HD is a bigger, sturdier weapon for ensuring more effective self-defense.

All weapons detected in carry-on bags are turned over to local law enforcement authorities.

Transport of Weapons by an Individual Service Member

Firearms, ammunition and firearm parts are prohibited in carry-on baggage and may be transported in checked baggage only.

Requirements. Within the U.S., you can only travel with firearms and ammunition, including pellet and BB guns, in your checked bags if you're over 18 years old. You must check them with an agent at check-in and declare that you're traveling with firearms and ammunition.

On the other hand, Airsoft guns are not classified as firearms and are legal for use by all ages under federal law. However, some municipalities and states place restrictions on Airsoft guns. New York City, Washington, D.C., Chicago, San Francisco, and parts of Michigan outlaw Airsoft guns entirely.

The original box your rifle came with is usually acceptable for shipping. You may want to consider wrapping it in brown shipping paper to help prevent thefts of opportunity. A nondescript brown wrapped box is a lot less attractive than one that clearly identifies it contains an expensive Airsoft gun, as an example.