I’ve read that New York City transit cops will eye tradesmen who ride on the subways. And here’s why. Many tradesmen carry boxcutters as part of their tool sets. But boxcutters are forbidden on the subways. So the cops are hoping to spot a boxcutter on a belt or in a tool bag. Gotta arrest those dangerous working people!
But evidently you can walk around with a big ol’ hammer and no one will bother you.
Where is Bernie Goetz when you need him.