<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Dr. TSA:
IIRC, this is exactly what they do at LHR, the busiest airport in Europe and perhaps the busiest truly "international" airport in the world.
Since the TSA does have the proverbial cast of "Thousands," surely it too can duplicate this policy?
As an aside: I'm simply going to check my Glock 19 anytime I need to check luggage. That should, in theory, keep the TSA gurus from cracking open my luggage outside of my physical presence.
Actually It will still be opened. Firearms must be unloaded and declared to go through with checked baggage. They must also be in their own locked case. If it has been declared then TSA will see that and if the alarm was on the firearm then the bag will be sent on its way. The locked firearm case will not be opened by us. If it is not declared then Law Enforcement will be called and they will take it from there.
Here is another good on: Taking Scissors Away
Ok. Intro. I am your basic screener employed with TSA. I hold a PhD and have many computer certifications. I chose to be a part of TSA because 9/11 impacted me greatly and I wanted to do something to help. I cannot say that I agree with all of TSA's policies but as an employee I must follow them. I am very familiar with the airlines. (pilots license, A & P ticket) I will be very honest in answering questions posted to me but I will NOT divulge any sensitive information.I also have a background in military aviation.
Please do not disect my spelling or grammer as my degree is not in English and there is no spellchecker on this board. 8oP
My goal on this board is to learn passenger complaints and maybe solutions to problems.
Now for the disclaimer.
Everything I post here is my personal opinion and is in no way the opinion of TSA. I speak for myself only.</font>
What type of military aviation background. I was a mastercrewchief in the Army. I also have an A&P.