Amputee Marksman
NES Member
Last night I went to the Tsongas Arena to attend my Granddaughter's HS graduation. I wasn't sure exactly what the security was going to be like but I knew better than to try and carry in my EDC and my knife so as much as it bothered me I went into the arena without them. Upon entrance I was greeted by your standard metal detectors and arena security. Put your cell phone, keys etc. in a basket and go through the metal detector. This is where I always inform the security person that I am going to set off the alarm because I have a prosthetic leg.
Usual procedure: I go through and set off the alarm. I get pulled aside and given the old magic wand and they look to see if I actually have a prosthetic leg and then they send me on my way.
Last night: I go through and set off the alarm. The guy hands me my basket of stuff and sends me on my way. Please note I was wearing long pants and not shorts so you could not see my prosthetic leg. I walk normal enough where most people don't know I have a prosthetic leg if I don't tell them.
With all the hype on school shootings you think that security, especially in Lowell, would have been on a higher alert. I very well could have had prohibited weapons on me. I don't necessarily agree with all the security BS at different venues but if your going to have metal detectors and screening then do it correctly. If you're going to have cheap help that sucks and can't do their job then save a bunch of money and time and don't have these so called security screenings that don't work.
Usual procedure: I go through and set off the alarm. I get pulled aside and given the old magic wand and they look to see if I actually have a prosthetic leg and then they send me on my way.
Last night: I go through and set off the alarm. The guy hands me my basket of stuff and sends me on my way. Please note I was wearing long pants and not shorts so you could not see my prosthetic leg. I walk normal enough where most people don't know I have a prosthetic leg if I don't tell them.
With all the hype on school shootings you think that security, especially in Lowell, would have been on a higher alert. I very well could have had prohibited weapons on me. I don't necessarily agree with all the security BS at different venues but if your going to have metal detectors and screening then do it correctly. If you're going to have cheap help that sucks and can't do their job then save a bunch of money and time and don't have these so called security screenings that don't work.