Am I missing something with these new TSA regs? Cylinder must be completely
empty and no prohibited items inside? So I can carry empty cylinders, but
not useable ones. I thought we just discarded empty ones?!?
 
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http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/assistant/compressed_gas.shtm

Transporting Special Items

Compressed Gas Cylinders

  <http://www.tsa.gov/graphics/images/compressed_gas.jpg> Compressed gas
cylinders are allowed in checked baggage or as a carry-on ONLY if the
regulator valve is completely disconnected from the cylinder and the
cylinder is no longer sealed (i.e. the cylinder has an open end). The
cylinder must have an opening to allow for a visual inspection inside.

Our Security Officers will NOT remove the seal or regulator valve from the
cylinder at the checkpoint. If the cylinder is sealed (i.e. the regulator
valve is still attached), the cylinder is prohibited and not permitted
through the security checkpoint, regardless of the reading on the pressure
gauge indicator. Our Security Officers must visibly ensure that the cylinder
is completely empty and that there are no prohibited items inside.

Please note: Many of the seals/regulators used in paintball are not designed
to be removed from their cylinder by the end user. The seal/regulator
should only be removed and reinstalled by a factory trained technician.

Passengers considering air travel with a compressed air or CO2 system would
be advised to contact its manufacturer for guidance in locating a qualified
technician, or to consider shipping the system to their destination via a
parcel service.

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