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Posted: 10/15/2023 11:20:18 AM EDT
Looking for ideas on self defense items that metal detectors won’t pick up. I know metal ink pens and big cowboy belt buckles. I have some “CIA letter openers” but that is a weapon and I want to stay away from weapons.

Any ideas?
Link Posted: 10/15/2023 11:21:12 AM EDT
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G10 anything.
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A piece of paracord with a loop tied on both ends just the right length to strangle somebody
Link Posted: 10/15/2023 11:22:17 AM EDT
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Sharpie marker with a pointy G10 insert.
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Man I’m getting too old for that.
Link Posted: 10/15/2023 11:26:53 AM EDT
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These are the threads that keep me coming back to arfcom.



ETA
Pocket sand!
Link Posted: 10/15/2023 11:27:46 AM EDT
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Wooden baseball bat….
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Carbon fiber knife in a kydex sheath
Link Posted: 10/15/2023 11:30:41 AM EDT
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Penis, no lube.
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Bear spray in a sandwich sized zip lock baggie.
Link Posted: 10/15/2023 11:32:53 AM EDT
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Work boots
Flashlight with a strike bezel
Link Posted: 10/15/2023 11:33:47 AM EDT
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Oof.
Link Posted: 10/15/2023 11:34:41 AM EDT
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Glock 7

Man GD slippin.
Link Posted: 10/15/2023 11:36:43 AM EDT
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Cold steel has you covered.
Link Posted: 10/15/2023 11:38:28 AM EDT
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Flip the gun around/over the metal detector.

Duh!

A Fish Called Wanda (1988) - Metal Detector

Link Posted: 10/15/2023 11:39:28 AM EDT
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FYI many places are not using metal detectors.  New sensors look for any object that is consistent in density to a weapon, even a folded pocket knife, or 3d-printed object that has a certain density, or form.  This triggers an alert for inspection.

They are usually two columns with lights on top, not a traditional "doorway".
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Pencil


I wonder if that is legal in FL since it isn't made of metal. I wonder if it actually works.
Link Posted: 10/15/2023 11:44:07 AM EDT
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Find some antler and make your own.
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Put one on a necklace
Link Posted: 10/15/2023 11:45:55 AM EDT
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Para-cord shoelaces in my mil-spec boots. 4' of cord in each boot.
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why go covert?

Cane Masters

You cannot have it taken from you by legal means, not even at airport boarding

They cannot ask you any questions about your abilities, or need for your appliance . They cannot ask you to justify your use

Hickory has a density almost half again harder than oak

it's cool
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OP said he wanted to stay from CIA letter openers.  They are obviously weapons.
Link Posted: 10/15/2023 11:48:27 AM EDT
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Double ended dildo
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Teezing brush
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The subject expert has entered the chat !

Link Posted: 10/15/2023 11:48:51 AM EDT
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FPNI
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3D printed pointy things.  Oh and 3D printed "brass" knuckles probably would really suck to get hit with.

This video does a pretty fine job of inadvertently showcasing just how viable 3D printed puncturing weapons can be.

How Dangerous are 3D Printed Knives?
Link Posted: 10/15/2023 11:54:11 AM EDT
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Thick magazine…. Rolled it up as tight as possible, a cosmopolitan will impress the ladies
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A cane or walking stick.
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CF can be picked up by magnetometers in some cases. Wasn't well known and people just assumed, and when it came out alot of non-permissive weapon makers had to back track. G10 is GTG.
Link Posted: 10/15/2023 11:57:48 AM EDT
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My wife and I were out last night walking downtown.  As we walked past a bar she suggested a drink.  I was carrying my Springfield SA-35 under my shirt and saw that there were 2 security guys with hand wands standing at the door.  They asked me for my ID but never tried to wand me so I went in.  Sometimes just looking people in the eye and being confident works better than anything.
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Very nice. Shaped just like a butt plug for easy concealment
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https://www.coldsteel.com/delta-dart/
Link Posted: 10/15/2023 12:13:16 PM EDT
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I have a surefire pen.  I haven't flown in a few years, is the pen still gtg on flights?
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My wife and I were out last night walking downtown.  As we walked past a bar she suggested a drink.  I was carrying my Springfield SA-35 under my shirt and saw that there were 2 security guys with hand wands standing at the door.  They asked me for my ID but never tried to wand me so I went in.  Sometimes just looking people in the eye and being confident works better than anything.
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Maybe you not wearing a hoodie, sweatpants & fancy basketball shoes (along with an attractive wife with you) may have helped.

Bigger_Hammer
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I wonder if that is legal in FL since it isn't made of metal. I wonder if it actually works.
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I wonder if that is legal in FL since it isn't made of metal. I wonder if it actually works.


I’m not sure if it’s covered under CCW. It works if you simply can actually throw a decent punch. It will easily cut and wreck somebody’s face. These things are nasty.
Link Posted: 10/15/2023 12:16:38 PM EDT
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This. To help with that new limp you've acquired.
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That’s cute. Punch a heavy bag with that and post pics of your hand afterwards
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That’s cute. Punch a heavy bag with that and post pics of your hand afterwards
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That’s cute. Punch a heavy bag with that and post pics of your hand afterwards


You only have to punch someone in the face once for it to be effective. Nothing cute about it.
Link Posted: 10/15/2023 12:21:59 PM EDT
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Glock 7.

But it costs more than you make in a month.
Link Posted: 10/15/2023 12:25:16 PM EDT
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Invitation to the no fly list?

Not today Mr. TSA man.
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