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New Undetectable Weapon Could Slip By Security At Airports This Summer
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As security is increased at airports across the country this holiday, a new potentially lethal weapon that does not set off metal detectors could also slip by security screeners because of their clear see-through design.
Lexan knuckles, also known as "glass knuckles" or "knuckledusters", are bullet-proof, razor-sharp and advertised by online vendors as "undetectable by airport metal detectors".
Jason Shepherd, owner of an online retailer of glass knuckles, confirmed that the potentially lethal knuckles will not set off airport metal detectors and security screeners may not even notice them because of the clear see-through design.
"My slogan is don't let them know what hit you. They’re not meant to be seen" Shepherd told ABCNews.com's "The Blotter".
Passengers are not allowed to carry brass knuckles on airplanes, but glass knuckles are not included on the TSA's list of restricted items published on their website.
Do you have a tip for Brian Ross and the Investigative Team?
When asked about the security risk of glass knuckles getting by screeners, a TSA spokeswoman told ABC News she had "never heard of them".
Regardless, the spokeswoman said it was "not a concern" because "a number of additional security measures taking place in and around the aircraft, would preclude anyone, even if they were successful in bringing this weapon on board, from what would they do with it."
Jason Shepherd attests that the clear knuckles can do a lot. "They are made to rip through skin, and anyone can do damage with them."
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July 3, 2007 | Permalink | User Comments (89)
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They do not need to be selling these things
Posted by: AndyVG | Jul 3, 2007 1:56:25 PM
A lot of things can get past security and be used as weapons... I'd be more worried about these at a concert or event than I would on an airplane.
Posted by: Brendan Vaughn | Jul 3, 2007 2:01:33 PM
A would-be hijacker / terrorist would have to swing punches at potential victims and could easily be overcome by other passengers. Would not have the psychological fear impact of a knife, gun, or other weapon that can be projected beyond the reach of a person. What will the attacker do with this weapon? Call to the pilot, "come out of that locked cabin or I'll punch somebody."?
Posted by: Ann E Mouse | Jul 3, 2007 2:05:43 PM
Looks like something that should not be permitted to be sold at all.
Posted by: Rick McDaniel | Jul 3, 2007 2:09:46 PM
Imagine one of these combat experienced jihadi's with only one leg getting onto an airliner with explosive hidden in his prosthetic...see? The possibilities are limitless...
Posted by: Jazz | Jul 3, 2007 2:09:50 PM
is this guy for real? this idiot appears to be quite proud of the damage this new weapon can cause. doesn't there need to be a raised concern over this device? and can't there be anything done to block this moron from selling them? i can't imagine a sane individual with morals would buy them in the first place.
Posted by: kristen | Jul 3, 2007 2:15:03 PM
Thanks a lot, ABC News, for increasing the paranoia among the general public, while advertising this disgusting product to low-lifes everywhere. With this article, you are doing Al-Qaeda's bidding. Again, thanks a lot...
Posted by: Ron Schmidt | Jul 3, 2007 2:18:01 PM
Wow, What a great Idea. Could you get me more information on a plastic gun I could slip through airport security too?
Thanks,
Abdul
PS: Ala Akbar...
Posted by: Steve | Jul 3, 2007 2:19:26 PM
Time to throw Brian Ross in jail for pure stupidity at best, treason worst case. The man needs a swift kick in the head!!
Posted by: Ed Stanowicz | Jul 3, 2007 2:41:40 PM
wow, how does that guy live with himself?
Posted by: rod sperry | Jul 3, 2007 2:49:27 PM
Hey ABC - thanks for giving the bad guys some new ideas! Good job!
Posted by: someguy | Jul 3, 2007 2:59:01 PM
Wow, people will worry about anything. If there isn't something for them to worry about, they'll find something.
I'm really worried about glass knuckles. NOT!
Posted by: Rod M | Jul 3, 2007 3:00:09 PM
Wow... ABC delivers yet another fantastic ideas to terrorists...
Posted by: Steve | Jul 3, 2007 3:07:08 PM
I can not believe the state of the world. Let's, by all means, put these in the hands of every criminal we can find. I am, of course, being facetious. These should be illegal and using them should be felonious. People utilizing or selling this product should be in prison.
Posted by: meg woods | Jul 3, 2007 3:17:29 PM
Is ABC on drugs? Why would you advertise something you know will cause problems. It would be bad enough that these would be available to the common consumer, but to advertise that it will get through airport security!!
Your entire network needs to re-evaluate what you do. I have lost most all of the respect I had for the traditional networks precisely because of these stories.
Remove your heads from whatever orifice it is currently jammed in and stop the idiocy!!
Posted by: Shawn | Jul 3, 2007 3:29:58 PM
Yeah.... I want a pair!
Posted by: Looken | Jul 3, 2007 3:34:55 PM
I agree that other passengers and airline staff could easliy overcome a potential terrorist who is using this item. Still, I cannot help but question the morality of a person or company that would specifically market this product as undetectable by airline security. Making a buck is worth sinking so low?
Posted by: Cyndi | Jul 3, 2007 3:49:10 PM
Why are we worried about glass knuckles when any jerk can get an AK-47? Oh, yeah the NRA says guns are ok. This is an example of the unfettered free market, hey why not transparent plastic swords, or guns made to look like bibles?
Posted by: VINCENT | Jul 3, 2007 3:49:44 PM
Here is a brilliant idea! Ban them from being sold or made. After you do that, think about why you would advertise them like this. Nice move, promoting weapons like this!
Posted by: Greg L | Jul 3, 2007 3:50:26 PM
Thanks to your story, many more people know about these things now (namely bad-guys). No one in my office had ever heard about them. Why do you have to glorify this stuff?
Posted by: Hawk | Jul 3, 2007 4:11:52 PM
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