Originally Posted by
clrankin
OK, quick question for all you folks...
If I were to bring an empty, completely unloaded AR mag through the checkpoint, what kind of a kerfuffle would this set off?
Keep in mind - no firearm, no bullets - just the mag.
I've got a number of 30 round mags for one of my rifles that are marked "Law Enforcement Only" and was thinking about how much fun it would be to have TSA try to claim that this was a problem and confiscate it from me.
The D-Y-W-T-F-T threat would be useless on me then, because I'd purchase a fully refundable ticket with the intent of not going anywhere - just getting through the checkpoint and requesting a refund. To make matters more fun, this would likely be a ticket purchased last-minute, and I'd be flying with a VERY small carry-on (think just a laptop bag) and no checked luggage.
Lol do it if you wish.
TSA wouldn't try and claim it was a problem - it would be a problem, and the police would be involved.
And refundable ticket? Yeah, you will get your money back on that - but you might be fined by TSA regulatory, and if so, you will not get your money back from that.
Tell you what, do it and let us know what happens. Thanks!