I had a scope shipped to N.O. from SWFA as I'm down there on work weekly and didn't want it left on my doorstep at home. So last evening I go to the airport with my regular carry on items plus a Leupold box with my new 4.5-14 in it. I had only given it a little thought that it could be a problem or raise an eyebrow.
As it goes through the scanner the guy calls his supervisor over for his opinion on whether they can let it go through!!!! Supervisor asks what the problem is and says it's no different than binoculars as the scope isn't attached to anything. The screener says he didn't see a problem either BUT a couple days earlier a different supervisor wouldn't let a guy carry on a scope, reason being...."with all the stuff going on lately....it wouldn't be a good idea"
<span style="font-weight: bold">WTF</span> Way too much power is being given to people who have no common sense. Luckily my situation worked out fine, I went on my way, but if I was the guy that they wouldn't let carry on an optic......well, my frustration with the whole TSA/airport security screening procedures and their lack of consistency would not have been able to be contained...I hate making an ass out of myself in public but sometimes it can't be avoided!
As it goes through the scanner the guy calls his supervisor over for his opinion on whether they can let it go through!!!! Supervisor asks what the problem is and says it's no different than binoculars as the scope isn't attached to anything. The screener says he didn't see a problem either BUT a couple days earlier a different supervisor wouldn't let a guy carry on a scope, reason being...."with all the stuff going on lately....it wouldn't be a good idea"
<span style="font-weight: bold">WTF</span> Way too much power is being given to people who have no common sense. Luckily my situation worked out fine, I went on my way, but if I was the guy that they wouldn't let carry on an optic......well, my frustration with the whole TSA/airport security screening procedures and their lack of consistency would not have been able to be contained...I hate making an ass out of myself in public but sometimes it can't be avoided!