In article , Kyler Laird
wrote:

Roy Smith writes:

There's a
lot of stuff that's been done lately in the name of national security
which I strongly disagree with, but this seemed quite reasonable and
appropriate to me, especially given the easy access to heavy metal on
the GA ramp.

So...what would they have done if they discovered a bunch of maintenance
tools and firearms in your trunk? Escort you to your plane?

Ah! I can see it now! I have a high-power rifle with a scope and ammo
in the trunk.
Security: "Excuse me sir, what is this and what do you intend to do
with it?"
You: "Well I (fill in the blank)."