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A toy gun can still get you detained at airport security

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Even if it is bright neon plastic and clearly shoots foam darts, security does not have a sense of humor. Bringing any replica firearm to a checkpoint is the absolute fastest way to miss your flight and enjoy a lengthy interview in a windowless room.

A toy gun can still get you detained at airport security
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