Sending some sticks to my friend in the services. Need assistance/advice.

[Runswithscissors]

First ISOM's aren't illegal outside of US territory. Second, your friend wouldn't get in trouble for something someone ships to him, and finally "screening" means they x-ray the packages. Somehow I doubt they open each package and do a hands on inspection of all contents. Even if they did how many non cigar smokers would know the difference in a Cuban versus a DR?

Besides, as long as you remove the bands, who would know?

I think what your doing is very cool. I would be glad to throw a few sticks in a box for him. Drop me a note at dcook@natcazjx.org with an address and I'll send you several that will get his attention.

[WOXOF]

First ISOM's aren't illegal outside of US territory. Second, your friend wouldn't get in trouble for something someone ships to him, and finally "screening" means they x-ray the packages.

You may want to research your advice before giving it so freely.

http://www.ustreas.gov/offices/enfor...ba/ccigar2.pdf

If he's a U.S. citizen, it doesn't matter where he is, it's illegal.

[Runswithscissors]

No shit. I had no idea that the US government could regulate what you do when you are out of the country.

Still, remove the bands and who would know?

[prostartjr1738]

Still why take a chance. Dont you think at somepoint someone has tried removing the bands of ISOMs and shipping them. I would think they might have picked up on this and regulate it somehow, seeing as they are pretty strict with the whole deal. You are dealing with the US goverment/military directly here. I wouldnt even take a chance.

[bigwhiteash]

Yeah, save the isoms for the homecoming celebration, there are plenty of great smokes that won't cause any trouble. like everyone else said... not worth the risk.


Dennis~