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Old 01-27-2011, 05:25 PM   #1
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Arrow British airport security saving flyers from the horrifying threat of tiny plastic toy rifles

http://www.thisisdorset.net/news/tid...gun__firearm_/

According to British airport security, this is 'a firearm' and may not be taken on the aircraft.

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Old 01-27-2011, 05:47 PM   #2
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Hey you never know. It might be one of those special purpose weapons like the ceramic Glock 7 which is invisible to X-ray.
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Old 01-27-2011, 06:23 PM   #3
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I cant imagine holding up a Bank with a thing like that..............
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