I'm not currently aware of any non-metallic guns but then again the Russians and Chinese do come up with some kinky stuff from time to time.
Me either -- I should have phrased that as a potential rather than fact. Remember the hysteria when the Glock 17 came out, about it being plastic and "not showing up on X-rays?" Well, it does have enough metal in it to look like a gun on X-rays. But I'd figure it's only a matter of time before someone figures out an alternative to steel for a barrel and firing pin. (Ceramic??)
I wonder if another technique might have been to depressurize the plane.
Yeah, that and/or some sudden wild maneuvers.
I think we share a similar concern about what will be done in the name of 'security'.
Yes, I am indeed concerned about that. Just because I'm willing for my bags to be searched doesn't necessarily mean I'm 100% comfortable making rules about it. This is a tough line to draw...
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Me either -- I should have phrased that as a potential rather than fact. Remember the hysteria when the Glock 17 came out, about it being plastic and "not showing up on X-rays?" Well, it does have enough metal in it to look like a gun on X-rays. But I'd figure it's only a matter of time before someone figures out an alternative to steel for a barrel and firing pin. (Ceramic??)
I wonder if another technique might have been to depressurize the plane.
Yeah, that and/or some sudden wild maneuvers.
I think we share a similar concern about what will be done in the name of 'security'.
Yes, I am indeed concerned about that. Just because I'm willing for my bags to be searched doesn't necessarily mean I'm 100% comfortable making rules about it. This is a tough line to draw...