Quick Answer
✅ Yes. TSA allows toy swords and lightsabers in both carry-on and checked luggage.
⚠️ Realistic-looking swords are not allowed in carry-on (they must be checked).
✅ Lightsabers (including replicas from Disney’s Galaxy’s Edge) are explicitly allowed by TSA.
Details
- Carry-on:
- Toy swords, foam swords, and plastic sabers are permitted.
- TSA officially lists lightsabers as allowed.
- If a toy sword looks realistic or has a sharp edge, it may be confiscated.
- Checked luggage:
- All toy swords and lightsabers are allowed.
- Pack securely to avoid breaking delicate replicas.
- Replica swords (metal):
- Must go in checked luggage.
- TSA does not allow realistic blades in carry-on.
- International flights:
- Some countries restrict toy weapons, even lightsabers, but most permit them if clearly toys.
TSA Toy Sword & Lightsaber Rules Summary
| Item Type | Carry-On | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Foam / plastic toy sword | ✅ Allowed | ✅ Allowed |
| Lightsaber (Disney / replica) | ✅ Allowed | ✅ Allowed |
| Realistic-looking toy sword | ❌ Not allowed | ✅ Allowed |
| Metal sword (replica or real) | ❌ Not allowed | ✅ Allowed |
Gotchas / Common Issues
- ✈️ TSA has fun with lightsabers: Official TSA site jokes, “Unfortunately, the technology doesn’t currently exist.”
- ✈️ Realistic toy swords: Even if marketed as a toy, realistic props are not allowed in carry-on.
- ✈️ Fragile replicas: High-end lightsabers should be hand-carried in a case or checked with padding.
- ✈️ Theme park souvenirs: Disney lightsabers are allowed in carry-on and checked — TSA confirms it.