[grogenaut]

Good thing no one in the govt is proposing the same thing for crypto.

As a side note, and plz don't flamen as this is a system hack, the only realy way to keep the TSA out of your bags and stealing stuff is to put a firearm in there. Even a starter pistol works. TSA can't handle fire ars so it's checked by local cops and then locked up with whatever locks you want. Tho you may not want to do this going to NYC.

[shostack]

Does this work with realistic airsoft guns? I could imagine this being an interesting hack without having to purchase and own an actual firearm for those of us who would rather avoid that.

Also, what is the screening process like with the cops? Does it take significantly longer? Is it shorter? Do they question why you are bringing it? Would it be a valid response to say "to make sure people with real security training are checking my luggage vs. the TSA?"

[grogenaut]

No, it's gotta be a real gun.

The process is "it's just business and it's your right". I felt self conscious the first time I did it as an adult, moving some guns from my mom's house to Washington. However no one gave a damn, I was expecting a "oh sh*t" from the checking agent but she didn't even blink.

It's about the same as checking skiis, you go over to the oversized bags area and you have to wait for a cop to walk over, takes maybe 3-10 minutes extra over a normal checkin. However you can I think go to the special lane by asking the person who is filtering around telling folks which lanes to use when checking in.

The valid reason to have a gun is "Murican". I feel weird saying this but 'it's a constitutional right'. I get more shit for bringing water into TSA than checking a gun onto a plane.

[throwaway1967]

I heard just having ammo works as well. Can anyone confirm?