Is there anything in your carry-on that COULD be used as a weapon?
Jan 14, 2013, 1:47 pm
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I don't know the stats on this but I am pretty sure they never caught any bad guys this way.
Don't joke to TSA agents though - you will find yourself in a little locked room.
Jan 14, 2013, 2:28 pm
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I think a better title for this thread would be:
"Is there anything in your carry-on that could NOT be used as a weapon"
the first thing that comes to mind is JELLO (in liquid form) (is this permitted under TSA rules?), but enough of it could be used to suffocate someone if rammed down their throat.
"Is there anything in your carry-on that could NOT be used as a weapon"
the first thing that comes to mind is JELLO (in liquid form) (is this permitted under TSA rules?), but enough of it could be used to suffocate someone if rammed down their throat.
Jan 17, 2013, 1:44 pm
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I have only been asked this question a few times, and I am very cautious in my wording. For example: anything sharp? Uh...anyone who's ever had a paper cut knows how nasty those can be...
When I'm specifically asked if there's anything that could be used as a weapon, I answer "Nothing that I'm aware of, but I'm no MacGyver".
When I'm specifically asked if there's anything that could be used as a weapon, I answer "Nothing that I'm aware of, but I'm no MacGyver".
Jan 17, 2013, 6:27 pm
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