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[–] ClockworkOtter@lemmy.world 8 points 2 months ago (3 children)
[–] HelixDab2@lemm.ee 7 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I knew someone that unintentionally carried a switchblade in their carry-on bag to NYC, discovered that it was in their bag when they were unpacking at the hotel, and then intentionally carried it back home to Chicago in their same carry-on. Both times it passed through an x-ray machine without comment.

This shit is all security theater. Look up how often Red Teams get guns, ammunition, and simulated explosive devices past TSA; you'll be unpleasantly surprised.

[–] Emerald@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)
[–] HelixDab2@lemm.ee 1 points 2 months ago

The real thing--as opposed to satire--is alarming enough. The essential problem is that you simply can't maintain a constant level of vigilance.

[–] embed_me@programming.dev 4 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Or nail trimmers or a tennis ball

[–] Sotuanduso@lemm.ee 3 points 2 months ago (2 children)

You're not allowed to bring nail trimmers? I did...

[–] Frog@lemmy.ca 3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

So according to the TSA website you are allowed to bring nail clippers in your carry-on and check-in but they always have some bullshit text that say it is up to the agent.

[–] Jiggle_Physics@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago

I have been told by the TSA agents they only really ever take it if it has a pointed file on it, as those can be made into disguised knives. This is why you see much fewer of them on clippers these days.

[–] meowMix2525@lemm.ee 1 points 2 months ago