Thread: No Christmas Gifts For My Little Cousins...

Originally Posted by secdrl

I just went through security at Lambert International here in St. Louis...I checked one bag and had a carry on. In my carry on, I had 3 NERF guns to bring home for my little cousins for Christmas.

I was pulled to the side by TSA and was told to open my bag. I complied. I showed them that it was a NERF gun and he told me it wouldn't be allowed to come on the aircraft due to the fact that it resembled a weapon.

It's pointless to argue so I asked if I could check my bag. He got his supervisor and told me that I would not be able to because it resembles a firearm and I didn't have pre-authorization or proper paperwork.

Now, I'm ALL about heightened security, but this is a new low. I wasn't even wearing my turbin...Flight leaves in 55 minutes.

That's just dumb.

I have zero respect for the TSA.

They provide nothing of value in terms of services and act like they're something special.

Originally Posted by DOMS

I have zero respect for the TSA.

They provide nothing of value in terms of services and act like they're something special.

I agree. But, you know how it goes, brotha...the last thing I wanna do is start getting mouthy in an airport. It's a lose/lose situation. Whatever they say goes. I just can't believe that they wouldn't let me check the bag. I would've been pissed about having to pay for another checked bag, but, it is what it is...

I left the NERF guns with them and my contact info and they told me I could pick them up upon returning home. Guess i'll just mail 'em by UPS when I get back.

Originally Posted by secdrl

I agree. But, you know how it goes, brotha...the last thing I wanna do is start getting mouthy in an airport. It's a lose/lose situation. Whatever they say goes. I just can't believe that they wouldn't let me check the bag. I would've been pissed about having to pay for another checked bag, but, it is what it is...

I left the NERF guns with them and my contact info and they told me I could pick them up upon returning home. Guess i'll just mail 'em by UPS when I get back.

Surprising, I'm as mouthy in person as on IM.

A couple of years ago, I went to back to LA. For the first time in a year, I made it through the metal detectors without setting them off or getting pulled aside for no reason.

I was happy. Until they told me there were new rules about liquids. I only travel with a carry-on, so I couldn't check any of it. I lost $150 in product (cologne, lotions, etc.).

I was furious.

After she threw all of that in the trash, I said, "You know, I haven't taken a piss in a while, would you like that too?"

The TSA hasn't stopped a single terrorist attack yet. It's always been the other passengers.

Cocksuckers.

Originally Posted by secdrl

I agree. But, you know how it goes, brotha...the last thing I wanna do is start getting mouthy in an airport. It's a lose/lose situation. Whatever they say goes. I just can't believe that they wouldn't let me check the bag. I would've been pissed about having to pay for another checked bag, but, it is what it is...

I left the NERF guns with them and my contact info and they told me I could pick them up upon returning home. Guess i'll just mail 'em by UPS when I get back.

I imagine there will be three black kids running around the ghetto this christmas morning shooting each other with nerf guns.

Originally Posted by REDDOG309

I imagine there will be three black kids running around the ghetto this christmas morning shooting each other with nerf guns.

I would've though it'd be real guns.

they should have a post office right there so people can mail things rather than lose them. i bet a lot of the shit they don't let you take on the plane they pass out amongst themselves. i know a person moving by land who was told he couldn't bring a massive plant he'd had for years across state lines. he tore it apart leaf by leaf rather than let anyone profit from confiscating it. should have smashed the guns and squirted the products into the can. render anything you are forced to relinquish to trash.

Fuckers probably forgot to buy their kids presents and decided to use yours. I wouldn't be surprised when you get back your gifts will " conveniently" be lost.

Buy new ones at destination city and return the old ones when you get back...Done!

But yeah...I hate Airport security...

I hope you got a receipt from them. I would have demanded one.

Welcome to the USSA. Thanks George. Didn't think osama, I mean Obama would make it any better... I was right.

Remember bullshit like this folks... Both major parties want to take away what precious little freedom we still have in the name of security.

Now remember what Jefferson said about giving up liberty for security...and remember that when you vote your conscience.

Originally Posted by .V.

Remember bullshit like this folks... Both major parties want to take away what precious little freedom we still have in the name of security.

If only it was that...

They're also doing it to line their pockets with money. They get paid by corporations to take away our rights.

Originally Posted by Zaphod

I hope you got a receipt from them. I would have demanded one.

They gave me a 'property receipt,' but just like Vibrant said, it wouldn't surprise me at all if my stuff was conveniently misplaced.

Originally Posted by Little Wing

they should have a post office right there so people can mail things rather than lose them. i bet a lot of the shit they don't let you take on the plane they pass out amongst themselves. i know a person moving by land who was told he couldn't bring a massive plant he'd had for years across state lines. he tore it apart leaf by leaf rather than let anyone profit from confiscating it. should have smashed the guns and squirted the products into the can. render anything you are forced to relinquish to trash.

Sometimes, I don't even care what your posts say, I'm just happy to hear from you...

Originally Posted by REDDOG309

I imagine there will be three black kids running around the ghetto this christmas morning shooting each other with nerf guns.

If they can find a way to kill eachother with NERF guns, they'll do it...

Originally Posted by secdrl

They gave me a 'property receipt,' but just like Vibrant said, it wouldn't surprise me at all if my stuff was conveniently misplaced.

Conveniently misplaced you can at least demand compensation and probably get it.

people are fucking stuppid and our goverment is worse

Sometimes it seems the airlines and TSA are in cahoots. I can just see the airlines calling the Security office
"Hey we over booked this flight and everyone showed up we need you to delay at least 2 passengers for us."

Broadcast in the earbuds of select paid off TSA agents:
"All TSA run interference on 2 for flight 117 Gate 40, any means necessary....bonus to the most outrageous reason"

Originally Posted by REDDOG309

I imagine there will be three black kids running around the ghetto this christmas morning shooting each other with nerf guns.

Then they'll spray them black and hold up a convenience store for three 40's, a bag of pork rinds, the 63.77 in the register and a case of orange soda.....oh and three scratch offs for good measure(not realizing that if they do win say the jackpot the store would have registered those tickets stolen)....

Ok, think about it, you in a dark alley, holding your toy gun, would the police officer shoot you?

Everybody is a security expert, but if a plane gets hijacked with a realistic looking toy gun, then TSA didn't do it job, right?

Originally Posted by Mig139

Ok, think about it, you in a dark alley, holding your toy gun, would the police officer shoot you?

Everybody is a security expert, but if a plane gets hijacked with a realistic looking toy gun, then TSA didn't do it job, right?

Incorrect.

If a person hijacked a plane with a toy gun, it would be the fault of the screener, the pilots, and the Air Marshall (if onboard).

There already good protocols for dealing with a real gun.

Buy you're right, we need to make things really, really safe. Everyone flies nude after a body cavity search.

Also, a plane isn't a dark alley. Just FYI.

Originally Posted by Mig139

Ok, think about it, you in a dark alley, holding your toy gun, would the police officer shoot you?

Everybody is a security expert, but if a plane gets hijacked with a realistic looking toy gun, then TSA didn't do it job, right?

My point was, I opened my bag and let them view the NERF guns. It was painfully obvious that they were toy guns.

Originally Posted by maniclion

Then they'll spray them black and hold up a convenience store for three 40's, a bag of pork rinds, the 63.77 in the register and a case of orange soda.....oh and three scratch offs for good measure(not realizing that if they do win say the jackpot the store would have registered those tickets stolen)....

lol..you ain't lyin' bro...that's the straight up truth!

Originally Posted by Mig139

Ok, think about it, you in a dark alley, holding your toy gun, would the police officer shoot you?

Everybody is a security expert, but if a plane gets hijacked with a realistic looking toy gun, then TSA didn't do it job, right?

If somebody can hijack a plane with a nerf gun that plane deserves to be hijacked.

TSA once took an adjustable DB bar that i tried to carry on. Maybe a foot long with screw locks on each end. I asked why i couldnt take it and he said i could "do some damage with this thing."

Fuck tsa. those bastards should get butraped no vasaline

Originally Posted by SFW

TSA once took an adjustable DB bar that i tried to carry on. Maybe a foot long with screw locks on each end. I asked why i couldnt take it and he said i could "do some damage with this thing."

SFW: Would you like my cock, too?
TSA: How's that going to hurt me?
SFW: Just give a minute or two, and keep your eyes open.

Sorry to hear your little cousins will get their presesnt late. Wise decision on your part to not make an issue of it. Hope you all have a happy holiday despite the silliness.