Originally Posted by
LuvAirFrance
What makes a Mag-lite no go?
The rule that says "TSOs can do anything they want."
Oh. Ahem. Sorry. Let me rephrase.
Originally Posted by http://www.tsa.gov/assets/pdf/prohibited_items_brochure.pdf
To ensure traveler’s security, transportation security officers (TSOs) may determine that an item not on the prohibited items chart is prohibited. In addition, the TSO may also determine that an item on the permitted chart is dangerous and therefore may not be brought through the security checkpoint.