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3.6K views 36 replies 18 participants last post by  KIRKRIDER  
#1 ·
I've flown multiple times since 9/11 with a small amount of nugz in my pocket, but with the new introduction of body scanners at major airports I am very hesitant. Sometimes I would hide some in checked luggage/board bag but as I get older I become more paranoid. Has anyone flown recently with accompanied by Dr. Greenfield? Comments appreciated.. (except if you're a wisea$$).
 
#10 ·
I fly with herb all the time. I have a med card in Washington but that won't help if I get caught any where else though.


The golden rule is.......If you can get it through security you are good. Luckily I am always leaving Seatac airport with herb and my card is good in Seattle :cool:.



I also agree about Colorado. Lots of herb there. Maybe just fly with a doobie. That should hold you over till you get to the resort or hotel.
 
#15 ·
While I tend to agree with your statement...it's worth mentioning that dogs @ the airport are trained for sniffing explosives, not drugs.

Thought I'd throw that out there for anyone who still has enough balls to bring bud w/ them to the airport. You're rolling the dice with the full body scanners now!
 
#18 ·
Keep in mind if the TSA finds your stash, you are probably going to get arrested, even if it is legal in what ever state you are in. These are Federal agents and weed is still illegal under Federal law. I certainly wouldn't fly with it. I know plenty of people who do. With how readily available it is, it's probably easier to bring a bill with you and buy it locally once you arrive.
 
#36 · (Edited)
My ex-roommates uncle is a former Narc and now does Airport security (in California). His uncle apparently said that it was totally legal to go through security with marijuana. Even if you don't have a card, it is very possible because requiring someone to disclose their medical history (ie asking if they have a prescription for the weed they're carrying) is a breach of privacy. As always, when dealing with the popos, keep your mouth shut! Also, Federal agents aren't going to waste their time prosecuting individual users. (unless they want to flip you) They'll either turn a blind eye or turn you over to the local PD.

Either way I think you're best option is to meet up with someone you meet online (like here.) who has a card and get them to hook you up with some of Denver's finest in exchange for a six pack.


Marijauana is a schedule 1 drug. the federal gov't classifies it in the same group as heroin and other hard drugs. they take weed seriously. even though common sense says they shouldn't, the law says they do.

and of course, the cop are always going to tack on additional bullshit charges like disorderly conduct, public drunkenness, disturbing the peace, etc etc...
I'm going to agree with trucktown here. The Feds don't bother themselves with small time drugs of any variety. State and municipal police do but only cocaine and heroine because the fed pays local governments to prosecute those drugs (but not marijuana.) I can also say from personal knowledge that felony charges related to marijuana will not get you jail time even if they throw in other charges (paraphernalia, conspiracy, resisting, etc) THere are circumstances where it could lead to jail time (third offense, perhaps a weapons charge as well) but its rare. Nobody really cares about marijuana these days. Big Busts (there are alot here in new Mexico) don't even make the news. People do care alot about money so as trucktown says one only needs to follow the paper trail to see if anyone will care enough to follow through on some charges.
 
#21 ·
trucktown;355050 [B said:
TSOs cannot make an independent determination as to whether a passenger’s documentation is sufficient to authorize possession of marijuana under State law. Law enforcement officers must be contacted even if a passenger is carrying a State-issued cannabis card or other documentation indicating that the marijuana is for medical purposes.[/B]

Calling our country stupid or saying that you'd move to BC on what appears to motivated by smoking bud alone seems kind of silly.
It is my right and duty as an American to question laws based on lies. And yes, there are a lot of reasons right now why I think this country is stupid. Not just because of prohibition. I also have had security find my herb at the Airport. Do you want to know what the Port Of Seattle police had to say.........

"This is not the crime of the century. You can go sir."


And you are apparently not listening to what I have to say. I would love to move to BC. Not because of any mj laws. There are an entire slew of reasons why I think that BC is more appealing to live in then the US. Thanks for telling me what motivates me in life, you sure know what you are talking about :rolleyes:
 
#22 ·
You shouldn't be surprised when someone assumes that's your motivation after you call America stupid, and then say you'd love to move to BC, immediately following a rant about how you should be able to travel with bud. Apparently I'm not "listening to what you have to say" even though you haven't mentioned anything else that would lead us to believe why you'd want to move to BC or why you hate America. Sorry?
 
#25 ·
:)

That was a fun debate. I am with you on the Med MJ thing though. It is a joke. California is way to easy to get a card, but there are despensaries to purchase herb from if you need it. Washington is super hard to get your card and we are just now seeing people open dispensaries. Until recently there was no legal way to get the stuff.

I have a card mainly because my stomach is all fucked up. I am missing 2 feet of small intestines and have had 7 stomach surgeries. Herb is the only reason I can eat or digest food sometimes. I actually need the stuff compared to most people who just want to have it.

You are kewl bro. Thanks for being a good sport!!!
 
#26 ·
I am with you on the Med MJ thing though. It is a joke. California is way to easy to get a card, but there are despensaries to purchase herb from if you need it. Washington is super hard to get your card and we are just now seeing people open dispensaries. Until recently there was no legal way to get the stuff.

I have a card mainly because my stomach is all fucked up. I am missing 2 feet of small intestines and have had 7 stomach surgeries. Herb is the only reason I can eat or digest food sometimes. I actually need the stuff compared to most people who just want to have it.
What bothers me in CA are all of the med school failures who are now "doctors" and making more money than high end surgeons who actually HELP people. Some of these guys are making steep 7 figure salaries on handing out cards alone. It's the most simple thing on earth: go to said clinic, pay $150 up front, tell the doctor your fingernail hurts, walk out legal. I suppose I'm a major hypocrite since I renew my card every year...but I'm simply protecting myself in the rare event that I'm ever in a situation where I can get busted. I wouldn't do anything but laugh if these guys all got shut down. Besides, even if you aren't "legal" then the harshest penalty for possession is a $100 ticket that is easily disputable.
 
#34 · (Edited)
dude, I personally know people who have served time in jail for multiple offenses of possession of marijuana. first time its generally a fine (somewhere around 500 dollars). the second time you're most likely on probation and you're busted for violating probation. after the second offense you can easily serve a few months in jail. third time, many states and courts use a three strike policy where you're automatically doing jail time on a third drug offense. it rolls up exponentially with each and every offense.

Marijauana is a schedule 1 drug. the federal gov't classifies it in the same group as heroin and other hard drugs. they take weed seriously. even though common sense says they shouldn't, the law says they do.

and of course, the cop are always going to tack on additional bullshit charges like disorderly conduct, public drunkenness, disturbing the peace, etc etc...
 
#37 ·
Buy local...
either hook up with other local riders here or on FB, or smell around and ask..
it took me 20 minutes to find some in Revelstoke last winter ;)
Can you say KUSH? ;)
Never worth the paranoia of flying with it. Don't give them satisfaction.