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A Swiss Army knife without a knife blade is not a knife.
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TSA airline approved Swiss Army Knife?
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The Last Standing Knight
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When TSA first started, I applied for the position. I was actually overqualified for most of their jobs but lost out to the fact that I am functionally color blind.
During the initial evaluation, a lot of the prospects I would not have hired to watch a parking lot. Unprofessional to put it mildly and politely.
Most of them did get hired.
I've seen them in action at Bush IAH on several occassions. I would compare them to the Keystone Kops but to do so would diminish the professionalism of the Kops.
'Nuff said there.
As far as keys, pocket knives, tools, even certain writing implements if you want to keep TSA out of your business, put them in checked baggage.
When I travelled, I did so VERY lightly...not even shaving gear.
During the initial evaluation, a lot of the prospects I would not have hired to watch a parking lot. Unprofessional to put it mildly and politely.
Most of them did get hired.
I've seen them in action at Bush IAH on several occassions. I would compare them to the Keystone Kops but to do so would diminish the professionalism of the Kops.
'Nuff said there.
As far as keys, pocket knives, tools, even certain writing implements if you want to keep TSA out of your business, put them in checked baggage.
When I travelled, I did so VERY lightly...not even shaving gear.
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Years ago, when all this nonsense started, I had to give up a Kubaton on my keys. Went on the plane and there was a young guy with a 5' hiking staff. Then they served booze in those little bottles with the nice neck for a handle. Sometime after had to watch my 82-year old mother-in-law get searched. I quit flying.
I'll bet none of them ever watched the movie "Commando". Arnie kills a guy on an airplane with his elbow and his bicep.
Don't tell them, they'll "dis-arm" everyone!
Don't tell them, they'll "dis-arm" everyone!
CAJUNLAWYER
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What's a Kubaton???
Never mind just looked it up.
If they can sell these maybe there is some hope for my tactical brassiere opener upper.
Never mind just looked it up.
If they can sell these maybe there is some hope for my tactical brassiere opener upper.
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Probably 75% of the posts on this thread are akin to LEO bashing . . .
The Last Standing Knight
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"Always keep this thing in mind....you are NOT police officers...you are NOT Federal agents...your powers are very limited. Do NOT think for one minute you are...and you will never be..."
No. I must disagree with you here.
The statement I just put up was from our initial welcome by a TSA rep during our evaluation. I have talked to former TSA agents who quit and went to work in private security since that time and that hasn't changed. FWIW one told me they were "glorified hall monitors".
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Sistema1927
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I fly with the Victorinox Jetsetter in my pocket, both domestically and overseas, and have never had a problem. I open it up fully and place it in the tray. They normally inspect it and most of the time close it up and hand it back to me.
I had a similar Swiss Army tool a few years ago that had a pair of nail clippers and finger nail file, but lost it and haven't found another. I had no problems with it either, but they would normally run their finger over the file to make sure it didn't have a knife edge on it.
I had a similar Swiss Army tool a few years ago that had a pair of nail clippers and finger nail file, but lost it and haven't found another. I had no problems with it either, but they would normally run their finger over the file to make sure it didn't have a knife edge on it.
Even if approved, there will be someone who didn't get the memo!
Years ago, a co worker was made to discard a toy gun he'd bought for his 5 year old.
Where have these people come from? 
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it absolutely boggles my mind that they take my nail clippers every time; but, my pen goes back in my shirt pocket and on I go.... amazing!
Many items are left up to the discretion of the TSA agent or their international equivalent. I got jacked for toenail clippers and bullet keychain at the Manila airport, while a gal with two 1/4” x 12” knitting needles, which were in her hair bun, was allowed through security and on my flight.
When in the army, we flew c-141’s to Alaska. On the return trip we flew commercial. Took away my Swiss Army knife but let me keep my m203 and bayonet.
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