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Posted: 10/28/2010 9:51:37 AM EDT
[#1]
 id like to get one of them plastic knife belt buckle things for air travel
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Posted: 10/28/2010 9:51:50 AM EDT
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http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/prohibited/permitted-prohibited-items.shtm
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Posted: 10/28/2010 9:51:54 AM EDT
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Watch out all you guys who wear 511 pants...
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Posted: 10/28/2010 9:52:20 AM EDT
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why did he get a concealed weapon charge if it was considered a defensive tool?
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Posted: 10/28/2010 9:52:32 AM EDT
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Watch out all you guys who wear 511 pants... why are they weapons? |
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Posted: 10/28/2010 9:53:42 AM EDT
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What if I carried a bunch of very sharp pencils or just a regular ole pen? I know they aren't as rugged as surefire/benchmade pens but I can still cause damage with them. The TSA is just plain dumb...
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Posted: 10/28/2010 9:53:52 AM EDT
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I carry one of these everywhere.
Am I going to get in trouble now? ETA: Interesting blog I found about this here. |
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Posted: 10/28/2010 9:53:58 AM EDT
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Quoted: Quoted: Watch out all you guys who wear 511 pants... why are they weapons? If they are tactical I'm sure they will be deemed as such.  |
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Posted: 10/28/2010 9:54:21 AM EDT
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There are enough potential Weapons I
carry already (normal everyday items) I try not to draw extra attention to myself. |
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Posted: 10/28/2010 9:55:18 AM EDT
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I carry one of these everywhere. http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRlPg5cR9ys-UjVh892JxxKr17HEh-U2xhbWaTJD_ia9g48qo4&t=1&usg=__hfDzcthxbeeZv-rNHXa-ogpWo-M= Am I going to get in trouble now? yes mail it to me and forget about it |
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Posted: 10/28/2010 9:57:09 AM EDT
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sharp aluminum-based point on one end and blunt portion on the other.
So, it is a pen at all? Or just a metal spike? |
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Posted: 10/28/2010 9:58:42 AM EDT
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A screw driver less than 7" in lenght is still good to go. I have some tools I use for compter repair work that double as a nice shiv when needed. |
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Posted: 10/28/2010 9:59:29 AM EDT
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Quoted: sharp aluminum-based point on one end and blunt portion on the other. So, it is a pen at all? Or just a metal spike? It's a really, really tough pen with a cap that threads on really well. |
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Posted: 10/28/2010 10:00:20 AM EDT
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Any standard metal pen can be used in that way.
Where it went screwy and caught the attention of the TSA is when they went all "tacticool" with the "its only a pen" (tongue in cheek) Its like saying a knife is a "novelty letter opener" or brass knuckles are a "paperweight" The tacticool crowd could not help but poke the bear and whines when they get their pepe slapped. I doubt youd have any trouble carrying an all metal pen still. |
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Posted: 10/28/2010 10:00:49 AM EDT
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Quoted: sharp aluminum-based point on one end and blunt portion on the other. So, it is a pen at all? Or just a metal spike? If I had to guess I'd say it was probably a Benchmade pen. They are the most obvious of the "tactical pens" I've seen. |
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Posted: 10/28/2010 10:01:45 AM EDT
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sharp aluminum-based point on one end and blunt portion on the other.
So, it is a pen at all? Or just a metal spike? It's a really, really tough pen with a cap that threads on really well. then its a pen. I bet the judge tosses it out. |
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Posted: 10/28/2010 10:01:52 AM EDT
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I carry one of these everywhere. http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRlPg5cR9ys-UjVh892JxxKr17HEh-U2xhbWaTJD_ia9g48qo4&t=1&usg=__hfDzcthxbeeZv-rNHXa-ogpWo-M= Am I going to get in trouble now? Ahhhhhhh, the old F701!! I keep one with me all the time too. Hearty lil fucker, ain't it? |
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Posted: 10/28/2010 10:02:12 AM EDT
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Watch out all you guys who wear 511 pants... why are they weapons? No, but they're dead giveaways for profiling... TSA will ignore Achmed with the turban and the crazy khat eyes, but 5.11 pants will get you the rubber glove/KY treatment... |
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Posted: 10/28/2010 10:02:14 AM EDT
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http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/prohibited/permitted-prohibited-items.shtm Pen - tactical, feather, ball point, felt-tip, or otherwise - does not appear on the list. A screwdriver under seven inches is allowed though. 
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Posted: 10/28/2010 10:03:03 AM EDT
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A screw driver less than 7" in lenght is still good to go.
I have some tools I use for compter repair work that double as a nice shiv when needed. I believe that tools are prohibited too. I travel with two stainless cross pens. I figure they will work in a pinch. |
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Posted: 10/28/2010 10:03:20 AM EDT
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sharp aluminum-based point on one end and blunt portion on the other.
So, it is a pen at all? Or just a metal spike? If I had to guess I'd say it was probably a Benchmade pen. They are the most obvious of the "tactical pens" I've seen. Oh, ok. I googled it, and it appears they do actually function as a pen. 
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Posted: 10/28/2010 10:04:17 AM EDT
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This is the one I am familiar with.
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Posted: 10/28/2010 10:04:44 AM EDT
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When I was coming home from Iraq last year, TSA in Atlanta took my surefire flashlight because it had serrated edges.
I also handed over my pens and pencils, and he looked at me in a puzzled way. I simply replied I could stab you in the eye with one of them. He just nods and takes them. |
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Posted: 10/28/2010 10:05:38 AM EDT
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A screw driver less than 7" in lenght is still good to go.
I have some tools I use for compter repair work that double as a nice shiv when needed. I believe that tools are prohibited too. I travel with two stainless cross pens. I figure they will work in a pinch. go read the link above. certain tools are gtg as long as they are wrapped or encased. |
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Posted: 10/28/2010 10:05:41 AM EDT
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I feel safer now.
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Posted: 10/28/2010 10:06:12 AM EDT
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Watch out all you guys who wear 511 pants... why are they weapons? No, but they're dead giveaways for profiling... TSA will ignore Achmed with the turban and the crazy khat eyes, but 5.11 pants will get you the rubber glove/KY treatment... do you have any proof of this? |
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Posted: 10/28/2010 10:06:16 AM EDT
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http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/prohibited/permitted-prohibited-items.shtm Pen - tactical, feather, ball point, felt-tip, or otherwise - does not appear on the list. A screwdriver under seven inches is allowed though. Precisely. But this is the part I enjoy the most: The prohibited items list is not intended to be all-inclusive and is updated as necessary. To ensure travelers' security, Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) may determine that an item not on the Prohibited Items List is prohibited.
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Posted: 10/28/2010 10:11:02 AM EDT
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Hmmmmm.....
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Posted: 10/28/2010 10:11:38 AM EDT
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They have never had a problem with a billiard ball and a pair of tube socks.
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Posted: 10/28/2010 10:19:53 AM EDT
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Fuck it I'll drive and Zer0 can bail out teh airlines.
Why can't we just have a guy that stands in the front of the plane with an Uzi? You fuck up you get shot. or maybe a self destruct button on the plane in case it gets hijacked. Fuck the TSA and their affirmative action hiring practices. |
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Posted: 10/28/2010 10:19:56 AM EDT
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No, but they're dead giveaways for profiling... TSA will ignore Achmed with the turban and the crazy khat eyes, but 5.11 pants will get you the rubber glove/KY treatment... this guy
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Posted: 10/28/2010 10:29:42 AM EDT
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I fly all the time in 5.11s. Went through TSA at least 5 times this week in them. I have never been questioned nor given a second look.
They do sometimes ask about the Wilderness 'frequent flyer" belt though. They think the buckle is metal. |
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Posted: 10/28/2010 10:29:51 AM EDT
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tactical pen.....
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Posted: 10/28/2010 10:36:35 AM EDT
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tactical pen..... The only writing implement that can write on Tactical Paper...... |
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Posted: 10/28/2010 10:39:29 AM EDT
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i dont see "tac pen" anywhere on there, do you? |
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Posted: 10/28/2010 10:40:59 AM EDT
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Quoted: When I was coming home from Iraq last year, TSA in Atlanta took my surefire flashlight because it had serrated edges. I also handed over my pens and pencils, and he looked at me in a puzzled way. I simply replied I could stab you in the eye with one of them. He just nods and takes them. little did he know... you actually wanted to. |
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Posted: 10/28/2010 10:47:45 AM EDT
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I want to know when the changed the damn rule so that cattle prods are now prohibited?
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Posted: 10/28/2010 10:50:18 AM EDT
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I carry one of these everywhere. http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRlPg5cR9ys-UjVh892JxxKr17HEh-U2xhbWaTJD_ia9g48qo4&t=1&usg=__hfDzcthxbeeZv-rNHXa-ogpWo-M= Am I going to get in trouble now? ETA: Interesting blog I found about this here. I have a stainless pen very much like that. Definitely not "tactical," or officially a weapon. I've been meaning to make myself an aluminum key chain bottle opener shaped like 4 inch " ) " that has a pen-sized divot in the center... |
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Posted: 10/28/2010 10:58:00 AM EDT
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Anything in your hand is a weapon.
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Posted: 10/28/2010 11:00:30 AM EDT
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I said that this* was going to happen when they started masrketing the things. Everybody said I was out of my minds....looks like I wasn't.
(this refers to the TSA and local CCW charge) |
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Posted: 10/28/2010 11:07:47 AM EDT
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Watch out all you guys who wear 511 pants... why are they weapons? No, but they're dead giveaways for profiling... TSA will ignore Achmed with the turban and the crazy khat eyes, but 5.11 pants will get you the rubber glove/KY treatment... do you have any proof of this? I often wear 5.11 pants while flying. I've NEVER had a problem. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Posted: 10/28/2010 11:13:46 AM EDT
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Posted: 10/28/2010 11:17:16 AM EDT
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Tactical pens are basically kubatons with a pen jammed up inside of them.... if kubatons are banned it makes sense that a kubaton with a pen inside of it would be.
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Posted: 10/28/2010 11:18:20 AM EDT
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Bread and circuses...
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Posted: 10/28/2010 11:21:19 AM EDT
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Watch out all you guys who wear 511 pants... why are they weapons? No, but they're dead giveaways for profiling... TSA will ignore Achmed with the turban and the crazy khat eyes, but 5.11 pants will get you the rubber glove/KY treatment... do you have any proof of this? I often wear 5.11 pants while flying. I've NEVER had a problem. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile I fly about 10-20 time a year, and I wear 5.11 pants when I fly. Only had one crazy ass TSA douche try and wand me down after passing the metal detector and stuff in xray was cleared. I refused and they called their boss. Boss said there was nothing they could do since i didnt have anything on me what was a weapon. |
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Posted: 10/28/2010 11:23:02 AM EDT
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Watch out all you guys who wear 511 pants... why are they weapons? No, but they're dead giveaways for profiling... TSA will ignore Achmed with the turban and the crazy khat eyes, but 5.11 pants will get you the rubber glove/KY treatment... do you have any proof of this? I often wear 5.11 pants while flying. I've NEVER had a problem. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile I fly about 10-20 time a year, and I wear 5.11 pants when I fly. Only had one crazy ass TSA douche try and wand me down after passing the metal detector and stuff in xray was cleared. I refused and they called their boss. Boss said there was nothing they could do since i didnt have anything on me what was a weapon. he probably just wanted to get into your pants and feel you up. those tsa guys area bunch of fruity pants homos |
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Posted: 10/28/2010 11:23:20 AM EDT
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I am a professional illustrator... I travel with my "works" and nobody has ever said anything - surprisingly.
A whole kit full of expensive, durable and extremely sharp pens, pencils and drawing triangles. 
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Posted: 10/28/2010 11:24:18 AM EDT
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Any standard metal pen can be used in that way. Where it went screwy and caught the attention of the TSA is when they went all "tacticool" with the "its only a pen" (tongue in cheek) Its like saying a knife is a "novelty letter opener" or brass knuckles are a "paperweight" The tacticool crowd could not help but poke the bear and whines when they get their pepe slapped. I doubt youd have any trouble carrying an all metal pen still. It's almost sad the way you deride a person who is carrying a fucking pen while supporting the notion that it's ok for a government agent to take a pen away from someone because it "looks mean." Truly, the pen is mightier than the sword. It is not OK for the TSA to smack anyone's peepee for carrying a fucking pen (or any other inanimate object). The federal government, and their agents are specifically prohibited from doing so in the Constitution. Since the 2nd Amendment is finally recognized as a civil right, perhaps you should grow a pair and get onboard with a little civil disobedience here and there. |
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Posted: 10/28/2010 11:26:34 AM EDT
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A screw driver less than 7" in lenght is still good to go.
I have some tools I use for compter repair work that double as a nice shiv when needed. My riggers kit is chock full of pointy stuff that could fuck you up, yet I can have it in my carry-on. Go figure... |
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Posted: 10/28/2010 11:28:53 AM EDT
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I wonder about the kinds of pens I use. Fountain pens are very pointy. A Parker "51" even has a shrouded nib, making it pretty stout.
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