Ever misplace a firearm

[rickbsgu]

A couple of years ago I was in the 'get on the plane line' and remembered I had my nice pocket knife in my front pocket. OH NO...... I got out of line and went looking for someplace I could hide it until I got back a week later. In the men's room the return air heater vent on the wall base board was loose. The register was not screwed in so I took it off and reached in with my knife and put it on the wall base plate as far in as could reach. Made the trip and picked the knife up with no problem and went home.

I carry a very nice french pocket knife - have lost several of them to TSA over the years because I forget it's in my pocket.

Last time was helpful, though - there's a service @IAH where you can drop it in an envelope and mail it to yourself. Took like three weeks, but I didn't lose it.

Getting better at making sure I either leave it at home or check it before getting in the line...

[guitar]

Full mag in backpack through xray

Sent my back pack through the xray at they airport, wondered why it was taking so long. They asked who it belonged to I raised my hand and said it was mine. I had left a full mag for my PM9 in it. No weapon. The police came asked me a couple of questions, let me take it to the car and come back and go through security. I just goofed up. I was surprised they didn't just keep the magazine but glad they didn't.

[gunmut]

I had a box 9mm in my carry-on that I had forgot about, uncle Sam sent me fine letter for $250. From that point on I have one set of bags I use for air travel and only for air travel.