On Fri, 27 Jan 2006 18:05:18 -0700, Mark & Juanita wrote:
On Fri, 27 Jan 2006 20:49:52 GMT, "R.H." wrote:

I wonder if these things would get past airport screenings?

(I wouldn't try it but my guess is that others would)

It's listed in the FBI's Guide to Concealable Weapons:

http://datacenter.ap.org/wdc/fbiweapons.pdf

but the one they show is the older version that isn't disguised as a
wrench. The original had just regular round holes where there are now
hexes. Even though it's on the list, I would bet you could get it past
99% of airport security by casually saying it's a bicycle wrench.

It's not sharp or pointy, nor is it a gun or explosive. Those are
really
the things that fall into the category of banned items, thus one would be
hardpressed to have it rejected. Just about anything can be turned into a
weapon by someone sufficiently skilled.

I saw some guy on some talk show, who had just won an Emmy. He says,
"Here's this 20-pound chunk of metal, with sharp pointy things sticking
out the top, and they let you walk right on the airplane with it!" I
suppose they figure an actor isn't going to hijack a plane using his
Emmy award as a weapon. ;-)

Cheers!
RIch