Originally Posted by
ente_09
Someone told me you're allowed to bring full size umbrellas on board. This surprises me because a strong umbrella with a sharp metal point seems to be a far more dangerous weapon than a box cutter.
Is TSA stupid or what?
You're asking two completely separate and unrelated questions.
As to your first, full-size umbrellas are not currently mentioned on TSA's web site. They're not specifically prohibited or allowed. I'd say you've got a 50/50 chance of having one disallowed, depending on its weight and construction, and the mood of the individual TSOs at the checkpoint.
Umbrellas are specifically mentioned as being allowed in carry-on luggage, but no mention is made of the size differences. Obviously, you can't really fit a full-size umbrella INSIDE a carry-on bag that meets any airline size requirements, so this page certainly refers to the small collapsible type of umbrella.
https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-...tems/umbrellas
Now, as to your second question...
