TSA "has prevented millions of potential threats"

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At least that's the word according to ...wait for it...the TSA

http://www.krqe.com/dpp/news/local/central/tsa-coming-up-on-10th-anniversary

And can't help but think that somewhere in that number is the nail clippers and spark plug that they took from me.

You are only as strong as the prey you devour

[Calvin19 0]

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We’ve found 50 million prohibited items 4,600 firearms; thousands of items that could have gotten through that could have posed a potential threat to the air traveler

Huh. ~4,600 people tried to illegally carry a gun onto a plane? Some small part of me wants to say bullshit. But hell, they have the power. I fly my own plane to get places.

[TheBachelor 5]

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We’ve found 50 million prohibited items 4,600 firearms; thousands of items that could have gotten through that could have posed a potential threat to the air traveler

Huh. ~4,600 people tried to illegally carry a gun onto a plane? Some small part of me wants to say bullshit. But hell, they have the power. I fly my own plane to get places.

I've seen a couple of stories in the past week about guns being found in carry-on baggage at Los Angeles International, so the number is probably accurate. Most of them are probably people who either forgot it was in the bag (stupid), or were too lazy to put it in their checked baggage and do the paperwork (more stupid).

On the subject of 50 million prohibited items. Yes, all those bottles of water and shampoo, along with those nail clippers add up fast. I think calling them "potential threats" is stretching it a bit.

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[kelpdiver 2]

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I've seen a couple of stories in the past week about guns being found in carry-on baggage at Los Angeles International, so the number is probably accurate. Most of them are probably people who either forgot it was in the bag (stupid), or were too lazy to put it in their checked baggage and do the paperwork (more stupid).

I would expect nearly all of them to be in the first category (forgetful). Who would willingly take a chance on the TSA missing it, given the consequences? Lousy risk/reward ratio, and you'll (rightfully) lose your CCW as a result.

I would love to know how many times CCW holders did take their weapon onboard but wisely didn't mention it once they discovered their fuckup. I bet it's a lot higher than 4600.