tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5837660608809488753.post5160885462782550546..comments2024-03-28T20:53:49.167-04:00Comments on The Adventures of Roberta X: "How'd That Get In There?" Gun SafetyRoberta Xhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09956807794520627885noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5837660608809488753.post-89431416082189788162013-05-04T17:39:26.047-04:002013-05-04T17:39:26.047-04:00I remember carrying a small pocket knife with me w...I remember carrying a small pocket knife with me when Flying around the World with the U.S. Navy. Back in '80, someone at LAX said that I couldn't carry it on the Plane when I went through the Metal Detector, so it needed to be Boxed up and placed with my Checked Luggage since it was a "Weapon." But all they had for Boxes at the Ticket Counter were designed to hold something 3 FEET Long and 6 inches wide.<br /><br />When I told the Ticket Lady I wasn't throwing my Knife Away, she said, "Well, at least you'll be able to Find it at the Other End."<br /><br />When I landed at Cleveland, my Dad was waiting for me. He wasn't too happy to have to go down to the Luggage Carousel, since I usually just used Carry On. Parking Fees, you know. And when the Box came out, there was a Rent-a-Cop standing by "Just-in-Case." Guess LAX phoned ahead.<br /><br />You should have seen the Look on his Face when I open up the Box right there in front of him and dropped the Pocket Knife into my Hand.<br /><br />So Security Theater was NOT Invented by George Bush.<br /><br />And I haven't flown out to Kalifornia since then.Bubblehead Les.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00730873284089958084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5837660608809488753.post-7030408615087143472013-05-04T16:08:59.530-04:002013-05-04T16:08:59.530-04:00I had one of the designated TSA checkers end going...I had one of the designated TSA checkers end going through the magnetometer between my wife and myself at one of those dual-lines once. Once the Bag X-ray guy saw the weapon, it was big delay for all of us, even though he know all the proper safe-words and everything.<br /><br />After getting caught with tiny pocketknives that I'd forgotten on my key-chain or in my bag, I do a complete dump and restock of any back I will be carrying before traveling now.<br /><br />As a teenager (post'73/pre'01) I was once corralled into an impromptu trip to the airport when my mother was called to pick up someone on short notice. The plan was that I would go to the gate and meet the party, and then party and I would go together to a designated pick-up point where we would be picked up after my mother completed a loop of the ring-road.<br />I had been working on repairing my bicycle, and wearing cargo pants. I think I had three trips through the magnetometer before we found all of my tools and determined that they were not firearms. They then let me put them back in my pockets and go to the gate. DOuglas2noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5837660608809488753.post-36411474764237905422013-05-04T14:25:24.517-04:002013-05-04T14:25:24.517-04:00I sometimes think these people having an oops mome...I sometimes think these people having an oops moment with findng a firearm or other no-no stuff when going through security at the airport are really some one hired to do that. It makes the security screeners feel like they are doing something worthwhile and makes their day. Just Saying. ATB<br />DAVE Sam.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5837660608809488753.post-29305305841117380682013-05-04T13:42:56.041-04:002013-05-04T13:42:56.041-04:00I remember a flight attendant was collared for doi...I remember a flight attendant was collared for doing this just a few months ago. She normally carried a revolver in her purse and forgot to remove it before going to work. I think it's believable. When I traveled regularly I carried the same briefcase I used for going to the office and I didn't pack it specially for the trip.<br />Dave Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04813274491601970838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5837660608809488753.post-54727713395737952472013-05-04T10:50:00.092-04:002013-05-04T10:50:00.092-04:00Unless you carry so many backups (3,4,5,?). that y...Unless you carry so many backups (3,4,5,?). that you just forgot one, It's difficult to imagine how you get to the airport without knowing about it.Panamarednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5837660608809488753.post-23173307174585530432013-05-04T10:43:27.433-04:002013-05-04T10:43:27.433-04:00Surely they packed those bags the night before. O...Surely they packed those bags the night before. Or checked their contents to make sure they had everything they needed.<br /><br />Once detected, "I forgot" seems kind of convenient; perhaps it is better translated, "I know I should have checked it but that's such a pain and only for the plebes anyway."Fuzzy Curmudgeonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03802539927743643041noreply@blogger.com