plane carry on question

Kelster · #1 (**permalink**) Nov 30, 04

will they allow me to bring alcohol in my carry on?

the gov or can website said i can bring anything under 70% and as long as it's less then 5L, but legal age in the US is 21 and i'm 20

should i risk it? i'm not checking any baggage in, so it'll have to go in my carry on!

dapimpstress · #2 (**permalink**) Nov 30, 04

are u off ur gord? NO, do NOT bring in alcohol if you are not 21. they WILL take it. period. and u'll get an MIP >> minor in possesion of alcohol. BIGGER deal than you'd ever think.

ash1ee · #3 (**permalink**) Nov 30, 04

i've brought booze on my carry-on from the u.s to canada but only after i turned 21. i've never really been harrassed by customs but i'm sure one day i will be.

dapimpstress · #4 (**permalink**) Nov 30, 04

dude the key there is AFTER YOU ARE 21.. then they dont give a fuck, however, they will bust ur ass even if u are one month away from being 21.. doesn't matter to them. trust me.

MissBehavior · #5 (**permalink**) Nov 30, 04

The thing is, in order to be able to PURCHASE alcohol in the US, you have to be 21+. At the very least, I think you're looking at confiscation.

Put it in your suitcase, double wrap it in plastic bags, then wrap it in clothes and pray that the bottle doesn't break. At least that way you have a greater chance of it actually making its way home.

G-Style · #6 (**permalink**) Nov 30, 04

I think if you just play dumb you shouldn't have to big a deal depending however on where in the US you are going?

Kelster · #7 (**permalink**) Nov 30, 04

i'll be in houston

i just wanna bring some gin to entertain me on my 19 hours of layover

tahiti__treat · #8 (**permalink**) Nov 30, 04

houston = 1 in four people there are obese :p fattest state lol

ne ways in response to your post .. if u were bringing it back from the states to canada i wouldnt see a problem but otherwise im pretty sure there strict on the whole 21+ thing

Leviathan · #9 (**permalink**) Nov 30, 04

Personally, I think if you carry it on you won't have an issue. You will be clearing customs in Canada and the people who check your bags are just security guards from Canada. The only way you will end up in trouble is if a US customs guard decides you need your bags searched so if you get caught you probably won't be going to Texas. I travel on a regular basis and wouldn't worry (I'm over 21), it is still illegal though, so you will be taking your chances. Remember that if you put it in your luggage, your bag will most likely be opened and searched, by security too.

Kelster · #10 (**permalink**) Nov 30, 04

^ i'll go for the safe way and not bring the liquor. it's not worth being turned back home.

mapleleaf4ever · #11 (**permalink**) Nov 30, 04

If you're breaking the Law of the Country that you're in by having something, don't take it. Just that easy, just like if you're coming back from Australia, don't bring your Alligator Skin Boots back to Canada with you as you'll get your ass thrown in jail.