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Although I had the foresight to pack my pins, buttons, unnecessary keychains, and carabiners in my checked bag, I got pulled aside by security no less than 3 times while trying to leave Orlando.
First, at the ticket counter, they decided they needed to personnally x-ray my checked bag. This was probably because the ticket had my nickname (JT) as opposed to my real name (Teofilo), even though I had plenty of ID to support both names.
Second, because I had a laptop, they had to inspect my laptop for explosives, hand inspect my laptop case, and check my shoes.
Third, at the gate, because the gate attendants were being a little slow at ripping boarding passes, they checked my shoes (again), scanned me with the wand, pulled apart both carry-ons, made me turn on every piece of electronics (2 cell phones, a palmtop, a laptop, and a camera), read my prescription bottles, and take a close (and very confused) look at the glowing Ford necklace.
For better or for worse, I didn't miss my flight.
But, I do know someone who had a carabiner on his keychain confiscated by security. Why? I'm not sure. I guess mountain climbing gear could be used as a dangerous weapon...
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