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Old Mar 6, 2019 | 3:44 am
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Originally Posted by LondonElite
You should not have been allowed to post such a vague title.
That is correct! Its not permitted. He could break the laws. Thats for sure.

Originally Posted by Boggie Dog
Saw this alarming story in a news clip.

Man Tries To Fly Back To Florida With Military Rocket-Propelled Grenade Launcher, TSA Says



Buried at the end of the story is this gem:

So my question, why shouldn't a non-functional item fly? It was in checked luggage and couldn't harm anything.
Yes, they will harm everybody on the plane! Thats the problem. They arent allowed to carry a rocket or anything in the checked bags.
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