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3D Printed “Gun” at Reno Airport was Non-Firing Plastic Replica
When this image of a 3D printed “gun” was flashed around the Internet and national news six months ago, I presumed that it was either non-functional or would blow up on any attempt at firing.
Some initial stories only referred to the item as a gun. Later it was reported that it was a non-firing replica. It turns out that the identification of the item as a plastic replica happened fairly early.
One of 68 firearms discovered in carry-on bags nationally the week ending August 4, 2016, the TSA says it was a realistic replica, loaded with live ammunition.The TSA says the passenger was offered the option of checking the item in carry-on baggage, but chose to leave it behind. The passenger was not arrested or cited, and continued to his flight with no impact to airport operations.
I was glad to learn that the unfortunate owner was not arrested or cited, and there was no panic or impact on the airport operations.
©2017 by Dean Weingarten: Permission to share is granted when this notice and link are included.
Source: http://gunwatch.blogspot.com/2017/03/3d-printed-gun-at-reno-airport-was-non.html
