Packing for Defcon:Not wanting the TSA to give me a colonoscopy.

[robin at digininja.org (Robin Wood)]

On 6 June 2010 15:49, Adrian Crenshaw <irongeek at irongeek.com> wrote:
> Hi All,
> ??? I'm going to be bringing some odd stuff to Defcon, and I'll be flying.
> The PHUKD devices and home brew stuff may look odd to the inspectors, and I
> know some of you have brought odd items like lockpicks. I know the safest
> bet is to ship the stuff to the hotel, but I hate having my gear out of my
> control. I'm thinking this would even make a cool article: How not to get
> reamed by the TSA. Here are the key points:
>
> 1. Ever taken home brew electronics with you?
> 2. Did the TSA raise eyebrows?
> 3. How about lockpicks and other items?
> 4. How easy are TSA approved locks to pick? I imagine easy since there are
> standardized.
>
> I'm guessing home brew electronics is safer stuff to bring than home brew
> chemicals at least. Side note: If you have a prescription for a controlled
> substance, I wander what happens if the K9s flag your luggage?

I don't know the URL off hand but read Chris Nickersons blog post on
getting a plane diverted and landed early because he was practising
lock picking in his seat. Interesting read!

Robin