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One-third of all Americans own a gun, it's time for TSA to stop discriminating
Associated press via FoxNews.com ^ | November 24, 2015 | Diane Black

Posted on 11/25/2015 6:15:23 AM PST by upbeat5

If you have followed the news headlines lately, you know that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) – the bureaucracy responsible for ensuring the safety of our nation’s travelers – has seen better days. An internal investigation released in June found that the TSA had a stunning 96 percent failure rate in detecting weapons and fake explosives. More recently, a report from “The Today Show” revealed that NBC producers were able to pass airport security with Swiss army knives and box cutters in tow. Comforting, huh?

While knives and weapons may make it past airport security all too often, your handgun carry permit – a government-issued form of identification – will not. I speak from personal experience. On a recent flight from Nashville to Washington, I approached the TSA counter only to realize my drivers’ license was tucked away in a pocket of my jeans at home. Unfazed, I pulled out my handgun carry permit to identify myself to the agent. The card bears my picture, my full legal name, my date of birth, and a hologram with the state seal.

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TOPICS: Business/Economy; Constitution/Conservatism; Culture/Society; Government
KEYWORDS: banglist; carry; handgun; permit; tsa
No joke! You can use a Costco card to board a plane, but not a concealed carry permit.
1 posted on 11/25/2015 6:15:23 AM PST by upbeat5
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To: upbeat5

The government is using airport “screening” to enforce gun laws that they can’t pass legally.


2 posted on 11/25/2015 6:24:16 AM PST by I want the USA back (Media: completely irresponsible. Complicit in the destruction of this country)
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To: upbeat5
It's likely much more than one-third.

All my guns were unfortunately destroyed in the hurricane! However...

So 2/3 think a gun makes them safer, but they don't own one?

3 posted on 11/25/2015 6:36:55 AM PST by Sooth2222 ("In a democracy, the people get the government they deserve." - Alexis de Tocqueville (1805-1859))
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To: upbeat5

-had tha happen to me in Las Vegas a few years ago, too—


4 posted on 11/25/2015 6:51:39 AM PST by rellimpank (--don't believe anything the media or government says about firearms or explosives--)
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To: Sooth2222
So 2/3 think a gun makes them safer, but they don't own one?

Or they wouldn't admit it to a poll taker. Unfortunately, all mine were lost in an unexpected flood. That'll teach me not to store them in the basement.

5 posted on 11/25/2015 6:52:03 AM PST by JoeFromSidney (,)
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To: JoeFromSidney

Lost all mine in a terrible surf canoeing accident years ago.


7 posted on 11/25/2015 6:59:21 AM PST by Travis T. OJustice (I miss my dad.)
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I just want the TSA to give my deoderant back.


8 posted on 11/25/2015 7:07:00 AM PST by Drango (“Get me some muscle” - Melissa Click)
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To: Drango

Was it assault-style deodorant? If so, you will probably not get it back.


9 posted on 11/25/2015 7:31:37 AM PST by 17th Miss Regt
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To: Drango

Stick, spray, liquid, or What?


10 posted on 11/25/2015 7:34:22 AM PST by Scrambler Bob (Using 4th keyboard due to wearing out the "/" and "s" on the previous 3)
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To: upbeat5

The TSA is a joke organization run by morons and staffed largely by those ignorants utterly unemployable anywhere else.


11 posted on 11/25/2015 8:01:22 AM PST by Jack Hammer
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To: JoeFromSidney

“Or they wouldn’t admit it to a poll taker.”

Do I own a gun? Hell, no! I’m scared silly of the things. One could go off, just sitting on the table. No way, Jose.


12 posted on 11/25/2015 8:08:42 AM PST by TexasRepublic (Socialism is the gospel of envy and the religion of thieves)
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To: upbeat5

TSA the new and improved NKVD! The bureaucracy must be reined in or between them, the left and islam we are doomed.

I flat out refuse to fly, if I can’t drive I don’t go because I refuse to give up my Rights to a bunch of government goons at anytime. May they airlines go bankrupt for putting up with the TSA’s thug like behavior.


13 posted on 11/25/2015 8:20:18 AM PST by sarge83
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To: Jack Hammer

You are sure right on that.
I flew to Europe and back going through Amsterdam.
The Dutch security interviewed each passenger while watching the passengers eyes and behavior. They gave special attention to middle easterners.


14 posted on 11/26/2015 4:41:56 AM PST by Texas resident (The democrat party will destroy our country and they think it won't affect them.)
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