Airports, and what people believe they can put in carry-on

[Coach185]

Different states have different laws depending on if you are a concealed carry holder or not...can get pretty severe if you not a licensed holder.

It’s impossible to judge intent. That guy gets through and empties a magazine into a crowd of people in a terminal...instant fodder for gun control...not to mention the dead people.

Everybody just made a mistake after they’re caught. Let the legal system work. He’ll get off light if it’s an honest mistake, but he will pay and never forget the mistake.

You HAVE to be smarter than that if you are going to carry a weapon.

Thats the key - You have to be smarter than that if you are going to carry a weapon.

[191 champ]

My wife was traveling for business. Our youngest son, about 5 at the time put one of his toy guns in her carry on without her noticing. They were actually pretty good about it but it still scared the crap out of her.

[hawkrooster]

My wife and I flew out of Cedar Rapids a couple of years ago. I made it through fine but she was pulled aside. I walked over and asked what was going on. They said her corn nuts tested positive for explosives LOL. I stood a short distance away and watched. As I was standing there observing, I watched them remove a steak knife from a guy's shoe that was going through behind us. They took the knife without very little questioning and let him go on his way. I looked at the lady and said "WTF. I'd be more concerned about the concealed knife than a bag of nuts. How do you forget about a 6" steak knife in your shoe". They finally got on the big phone and she was cleared to fly. Still shaking my head on that one.

[PJ-Rohlf]

My buddy had a 1/2" end mill that was ground down to used for a snap ring groove cutting tool, forgot it was in his bag and they took that one real quick.

[dean c]

All free Americans should be able to carry guns on planes.

A few can, as well as Law Enforcement...our aviation system is much better protected since 9-11

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-43377461

[Ditch_Pickle]

A few can, as well as Law Enforcement...our aviation system is much better protected since 9-11

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-43377461

Are you willing to roll the dice that one of them is on your flight, should a hijacker also be present?

[fr8dog]

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[dean c]

Are you willing to roll the dice that one of them is on your flight, should a hijacker also be present?

I’m confident in the security system in place as a whole.

[1stindoor]

I couldn’t agree more... It is exactly their problem...that is why if you bring a bag through TSA with any kind of explosive residue, you can expect additional screening. It’s not personal. They are doing the job they are supposed to do.

This used to happen all the time at our local airport (next door to Fort Bragg); gunpowder and explosive residue on bags was almost a daily occurrence.

[Dropdeadfred]

Are you willing to roll the dice that one of them is on your flight, should a hijacker also be present?

as someone who has been to a gun range with said free Americans, including law enforcement. Id rather roll my dice with the hijackers.

[Bryanmc57]

When we flew armed, they always pre-boarded us so the pilot could see who we were. Of course the rest of the passengers seeing 6 or 8 obviously healthy men boarding with the handicapped, women with babies, etc always asked if they were seated nearby.... "So, are you the air marshals?"

[NitroZ7]

Didn't this happen to Barry Switzer years ago?

[Stein]

I just read an article today where they said that 4,432 were found in 2019 in carry on bags. That's a lot of forgotten guns.

https://www.foxnews.com/travel/virgi...rry-on-bag-tsa

[1stindoor]

True Story. We were flying on a contracted civilian aircraft from the US en-route to Afghanistan. The entire unit, in uniform, carrying M4s rifles and pistols, and I got stopped and told I couldn't carry my knife in my pocket...had to put it in my gun case...that was in my hand.

[Z-91]

If they really did forget about the gun. Couldn’t they just put in a locked box for them to pick up later? Maybe check their record too while they r at it.

No but you can ship it in your checked luggage if you let the airlines know. And its unloaded and it a case if I'm not mistaken. They have got 6 pistols here at the Knoxville airport this year.