[Tenacious 1]

I know very little about mines, but it appears these were only mine casings. While they probably contained some explosive residue, they were not “explosive devices” since they were incapable of exploding. The fact that two of them contained shrapnel, i.e. non-explosive ball bearings or whatever is used in the darn things, is irrelevant. A ball point pen is probably more dangerous than an inert mine, because a person could get accidentally jabbed by the pen. The TSA had no logical reason to confiscate the items. By doing so, they may have hampered development of technologies that actually aid our military.

I hope now that you have read what you wrote you are embarrassed. This gets the "missed the point" award for today. LOL

Why do you suppose they don't let guns, nail clippers, liquids, etc. on a plane? That's right! For a whole host of very stupid reasons devoid of any logic, our government confiscates nail clippers. You drone on and on about how harmless claymore mines are without the explosive charge in them.

What did the article say about the reason she gave for toting two inert claymore mines in her carry on luggage? Women have been groped and fondled for far less. I would have expected that she at least got a strip and cavity search for this minor "oversight."

[CitizenUSA]

Yes, you’re right. I’m embarrassed for thinking logic would drive the TSA. I’m glad they confiscated the “explosive devices” that weren’t really explosive and presented zero risk to anyone on the plane. That said, I do think the woman was foolish for not realizing how the TSA would react in a totally non-threatening, threatening situation. I can visualize the TSA agents clucking around the lady’s bags like chickens when they found the non-explosive devices. Can you imagine the fun?