Flashlight in a carry-on bag?
Apr 10, 2010, 11:56 pm
#31
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I have a nice little Pelican that gets carried in my handbag. Takes a licking and still lights the way. Much cuter than those old mags!
Apr 11, 2010, 9:31 pm
#34
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Tools under seven (7) inches allowed:
http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtrav...ted-items.shtm
From your own agencie's web site.
http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtrav...ted-items.shtm
From your own agencie's web site.
Apr 11, 2010, 9:41 pm
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Your coworkers have confiscated many things allowed through, by that same document, at the checkpoint in a feeble attempt at security. We're tired of dealing with the gross incompetence often found at checkpoints, by people whose job it is to know what is allowed and what isn't.
Apr 12, 2010, 1:54 am
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(but that's another story ).I have an old-school 2 AA model somewhere...it's pre-LED bulb days, but it's still a bright little sucker. And it comes in handy when I can find it.
Apr 12, 2010, 2:58 am
#37
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On several trips through security, no one's ever confiscated anything of mine. Of course, I don't try to push the envelope with the rules. If it says prohibited, I don't throw it in to "check out if it is". Sure things slip through, but I can't see how anyone in their right mind will assume they are going to be the lucky ones. I'd suggest the pessimistic assumption is safer, if you don't wish to have something you own confiscated.
Apr 12, 2010, 8:28 am
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Slightly ot I own all of the D cell mags. 2D-6D. I did purchase the 5 & 6D's a few years back. But I would never fly with any of them, Better is the Surefire 6P or E2E. They are expensive but not to worry about them being taken.
Apr 12, 2010, 8:52 am
#39
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Back when I used to carry a flashlight daily for work, my co-workers and I were told by several TSOs that the rule of thumb was that a flashlight with two or fewer cells were fine to carry on; three or more cells were too bludgeon-y and needed to be checked. That was generally for C and D cell flashlights.
These days, I generally travel with a mini-maglite and a rechargeable book light in my carry-on back without trouble.
These days, I generally travel with a mini-maglite and a rechargeable book light in my carry-on back without trouble.
Apr 12, 2010, 12:14 pm
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Back when I used to carry a flashlight daily for work, my co-workers and I were told by several TSOs that the rule of thumb was that a flashlight with two or fewer cells were fine to carry on; three or more cells were too bludgeon-y and needed to be checked. That was generally for C and D cell flashlights.
FYI the 6 D cell cop club Maglights are still available.
If you think it's bright now for a few bucks they sell a drop in LED replacement kit. Well worth it. ^
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Apr 14, 2010, 6:21 pm
#41
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I don't pretend to be perfect.
Your coworkers have confiscated many things allowed through, by that same document, at the checkpoint in a feeble attempt at security. We're tired of dealing with the gross incompetence often found at checkpoints, by people whose job it is to know what is allowed and what isn't.
Your coworkers have confiscated many things allowed through, by that same document, at the checkpoint in a feeble attempt at security. We're tired of dealing with the gross incompetence often found at checkpoints, by people whose job it is to know what is allowed and what isn't.
Apr 14, 2010, 6:55 pm
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Imagine how we feel, with folks who "think" they know what they are talking about. Demanding rights that dont exist. And we deal with them by the thousands every day, whereas you get to suffer through what concerns you so much, what, once a week or so? You will of course understand if I give your concerns the level of … drama, that I think they deserve.
Imagine how we feel, with folks who think they know what they are talking about. Denying rights that plainly exist. And we deal with them almost every time we fly, whereas you get to suffer through what concerns you so much, what, once every year or two when your agency is sued for constitutional violations? You will, of course, understand if I give your concerns the level of . . . drama . . . that I think they deserve.
Apr 14, 2010, 7:09 pm
#43
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My Maglite has never been refused and i have carried it for years. i just switched to a LED flashlight to save weight and use less power, still no problem.
Apr 14, 2010, 8:54 pm
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I don't think I've ever seen a 5 or 6 cell MagLite. Except maybe when a police officer is shining his flashlight in my face while already blinding me in my rearview mirror with his car-mounted takedown lights... (but that's another story ).
I have an old-school 2 AA model somewhere...it's pre-LED bulb days, but it's still a bright little sucker. And it comes in handy when I can find it.
(but that's another story ).I have an old-school 2 AA model somewhere...it's pre-LED bulb days, but it's still a bright little sucker. And it comes in handy when I can find it.
Apr 23, 2010, 2:28 am
#45
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Originally Posted by Scubatooth
You should see the new generation of LED lights coming out. there the equivalent to 10W HID in a single element but in mini maglight form (current LED mini-mag is 1-1.5watts at best). Even in a normal lit room they will blind you and you wont be able to get a fix on where the person is standing that has it, But some of those are not designed for day to day use. It's more of a tactical application and if they made a appearance I think most of the gov't checkpoint clerks would code brown.
