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BillCA · March 4, 2007, 03:47 AM

I've not had a problem passing my surefire flashlight through the x-ray scanner in carry-on luggage. I just put it in the "ticket holder" pocket of the carry-on in case they wanted to look at it. Nuttin' said about it.

I did learn that before flying next time, I'm buying a pair of loafers and a velcro belt!

Andrew - did they pick it open or just pry it open?

I will say this for TSA, however. In St. Louis they had to screen an elderly gentleman who was probably in his late 80's-early 90's. He was brought up in a wheelchair wearing a ballcap that read U.S.S. North Carolina BB-55 by (I'm guessing) his grand-daughter in her 40's. They treated him with the utmost respect and dignity while doing their job and he seemed amused by it all.

March 4, 2007, 03:47 AM	#7
BillCA Senior Member Join Date: November 28, 2004 Location: Silicon Valley, Ca Posts: 7,117	I've not had a problem passing my surefire flashlight through the x-ray scanner in carry-on luggage. I just put it in the "ticket holder" pocket of the carry-on in case they wanted to look at it. Nuttin' said about it. I did learn that before flying next time, I'm buying a pair of loafers and a velcro belt! Andrew - did they pick it open or just pry it open? I will say this for TSA, however. In St. Louis they had to screen an elderly gentleman who was probably in his late 80's-early 90's. He was brought up in a wheelchair wearing a ballcap that read U.S.S. North Carolina BB-55 by (I'm guessing) his grand-daughter in her 40's. They treated him with the utmost respect and dignity while doing their job and he seemed amused by it all. __________________ BillCA in CA (Unfortunately)