Can I take an electric fly swatter on board?
I have a 1500V electric fly swatter - the type you can get at £1 stores and on Amazon - it looks like a small tennis racket but it has 2AA batteries to kill insects. I would like to take it with me from the UK to France. My guess would be that it loosely falls under "electro shock weapons" and can't be taken on board. I say loosely because I doubt something with 2AA batteries could do serious damage to a person.
Yes, it sounds stupid. However, every time I go to France I get bitten by mosquitos and this would be a very convenient and satisfying way of dealing with the problem.
I'd be happy to put it in hold luggage and/or take out the batteries.
Best Answer
Remove the battery from the device and isolate the connectors on each AA battery as a precaution. You should have no trouble, if Customs asks, tell them what it is and let them decide.
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