Toy sock monkey disarmed by TSA!

[JP Weld]

Wow, could not believe this story.

http://news.yahoo.com/sock-monkey-s-toy-gun-detained-by-tsa-215850875.html?soc_src=copy

[41Chevy]

I feel sooo much safer now.

[JW]

Wth?! Incumbered by idgets, we press on.

[Happy97]

Good thing it wasn't GI Joe, no telling what would have happened if the monkey was carrying an assault rifle.

[BigThicketBoy]

Shiiit for brains

[bhaggie86]

zero tolerance at its best.

[elkbowhunter]

A gun is a gun. If you allow one gun through, you have to allow all guns through. IT TSA code. Although the bullets are very tiny in those monkey guns they can inflict a very nasty sting.
Ya gotta laugh at the monkey gun…. haha!

[Man]

They look for 3 things in a TSA agent during the screening phase.

1: Lack or little common sense
2: Wants or would like a bit of authority power
3: Will do as told even against own personal feelings.

I travel A LOT and all the TSA "agents" I see fit these traites.

[Caddo]

it's the Two Rule Scenario.

Rule #1 - Common sense is not a factor.

Rule #2 - If common sense ever becomes a factor, Rule #1 applies.

[Tmag]

I would not expect anything less, thank you TSA for protecting me from that evil, murdering, sock monkey.

[Thumper]

What you're looking at is the world's smallest revolver. It may look like a toy, but stick a few miniature bullets into the .7 inch barrel and it becomes a fully functional firearm.


At two inches (5.5 cm) long and weighing under an ounce (0.7 oz), the SwissMiniGun C1ST is a highly sought after collectors item. Making the parts and assembling the gun requires the skill of a master craftsman, all of which are trained at jewelry and Swiss watchmaking. Thus about only 100 are handmade each year, with each order customized to the client's specifications, including the option for a special model made of 18k gold. Adding the double-action .09 caliber six-shooter to your collection will run you at least $6,705.


However, the fact that a firearm this tiny actually works makes gun regulators quite nervous. For instance, the bullets are so minis cue that firing a cartridge essentially smashes the bullet, making them impossible to trace to the original model. And being that it fits in the palm of your hand or inside your shoe, it's also highly concealable. U.S. gun laws prohibit firearms that can slip by undetected at airports and require that working guns come with a barrel that's at least 3 inches long. Needless to say, the C1ST has been banned in the US and the UK.

[tvc184]

Good thing it wasn't GI Joe, no telling what would have happened if the monkey was carrying an assault rifle.

A couple of GI Joe dolls could really cause some damage. That might have prompted a call for a SEAL unit.

[Man]

What you're looking at is the world's smallest revolver. It may look like a toy, but stick a few miniature bullets into the .7 inch barrel and it becomes a fully functional firearm.


At two inches (5.5 cm) long and weighing under an ounce (0.7 oz), the SwissMiniGun C1ST is a highly sought after collectors item. Making the parts and assembling the gun requires the skill of a master craftsman, all of which are trained at jewelry and Swiss watchmaking. Thus about only 100 are handmade each year, with each order customized to the client's specifications, including the option for a special model made of 18k gold. Adding the double-action .09 caliber six-shooter to your collection will run you at least $6,705.


However, the fact that a firearm this tiny actually works makes gun regulators quite nervous. For instance, the bullets are so minis cue that firing a cartridge essentially smashes the bullet, making them impossible to trace to the original model. And being that it fits in the palm of your hand or inside your shoe, it's also highly concealable. U.S. gun laws prohibit firearms that can slip by undetected at airports and require that working guns come with a barrel that's at least 3 inches long. Needless to say, the C1ST has been banned in the US and the UK.

I have shot one similair to that. It was a little bitty revolver that shoots a single #6 shot. Guy at work owned it. Needless to say this was not what the monkey was carrying.

[elkbowhunter]

What you're looking at is the world's smallest revolver. It may look like a toy, but stick a few miniature bullets into the .7 inch barrel and it becomes a fully functional firearm.


At two inches (5.5 cm) long and weighing under an ounce (0.7 oz), the SwissMiniGun C1ST is a highly sought after collectors item. Making the parts and assembling the gun requires the skill of a master craftsman, all of which are trained at jewelry and Swiss watchmaking. Thus about only 100 are handmade each year, with each order customized to the client's specifications, including the option for a special model made of 18k gold. Adding the double-action .09 caliber six-shooter to your collection will run you at least $6,705.


However, the fact that a firearm this tiny actually works makes gun regulators quite nervous. For instance, the bullets are so minis cue that firing a cartridge essentially smashes the bullet, making them impossible to trace to the original model. And being that it fits in the palm of your hand or inside your shoe, it's also highly concealable. U.S. gun laws prohibit firearms that can slip by undetected at airports and require that working guns come with a barrel that's at least 3 inches long. Needless to say, the C1ST has been banned in the US and the UK.

UH oh!! so we should be concerned with the monkey gun. Good find!

[Ouch]

Last sentence from the article:

“I understand she was doing her job but at some point doesn’t common sense prevail?”

No... no it does not.