Will we eventually have metal detectors in most all public places?

CH (MAJ) William Beaver — Thu, 06 Aug 2015 08:20:16 -0400

Another movie theater attack. Threats and attacks in public places and businesses seem to be on the upswing. Our society seems to be growing more disconnected and violent. Are we eventually going to get to a time when we see metal detectors in most every public plbuilding and possibly businesses like theaters? We already have them at sports arenas.

Response by CH (MAJ) William Beaver made Aug 6 at 2015 8:21 AM

CH (MAJ) William Beaver — Thu, 06 Aug 2015 08:21:15 -0400

And what will they really deter?

Response by 1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 6 at 2015 8:21 AM

1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 06 Aug 2015 08:21:36 -0400

I hope not, but there s a good chance of it.

Response by SCPO David Lockwood made Aug 6 at 2015 8:24 AM

SCPO David Lockwood — Thu, 06 Aug 2015 08:24:51 -0400

THe way things are going I would say yes.

Response by Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS made Aug 6 at 2015 8:51 AM

Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS — Thu, 06 Aug 2015 08:51:39 -0400

I will fight it tooth and nail. I will use every ounce of my Rights to Protest and Free Speech to scream as loud as my voice will allow that "this is not Freedom."

If you have to go through a "security screening" in Public, you are not "secure in your person."

There's a huge difference between a private institution barring access to a place because you choose to carry a "prohibited item" and the general public SEARCHING your person. That is counter to everything America is about.

I get restricted access, like Courthouses, and military facilities. Sometimes you have to make LIMITED exceptions. Don't like them, but understand the need. But when we as a People start "accepting" invasions into our personal Privacy when we are just out about, something is wrong.

The next step will be "Papers, please." and "This way Citizen."

Response by LT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 6 at 2015 8:56 AM

LT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 06 Aug 2015 08:56:39 -0400

beats taking guns away from legal carriers.

Response by Cpl Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 6 at 2015 9:40 AM

Cpl Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 06 Aug 2015 09:40:13 -0400

Brave New World, 1984 or both?

Response by SSgt Terry P. made Aug 6 at 2015 9:41 AM

SSgt Terry P. — Thu, 06 Aug 2015 09:41:27 -0400

Seems inevitable, doesn't it?

Response by COL Jean (John) F. B. made Aug 6 at 2015 9:48 AM

COL Jean (John) F. B. — Thu, 06 Aug 2015 09:48:32 -0400

CH (MAJ) William Beaver - Certainly looks that way.

Response by PO2 Kevin Peine made Aug 6 at 2015 10:10 AM

PO2 Kevin Peine — Thu, 06 Aug 2015 10:10:33 -0400

Great if it's not like I get hassled enough now, but it looks likely that is going to be the new normal.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 6 at 2015 11:51 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 06 Aug 2015 11:51:16 -0400

I think there's probably a good chance that will happen, however their capabilities are limited in detecting weapons. Each metal detector has a range it can be set at for what it will detect anything outside of that will be missed. Metal detectors in all public places will not stop all attacks, with each advancement in one direction there is an advancement in the opposing direction as well. For example weapons made entirely of plastic is a growing trend. Congress has recently pushed to ban the manufacture of these weapons. The advent of 3D printers has opened up a new security risk. The worlds first fully functioning downloadable 3D printed weapon was made available in the spring of 2013. I realize 3D printers are currently not readily available however neither was the computer when it first came on the market. There are low end 3D printers and high end ones, you don't have spend large amounts of money to possess one. There are versions available which you can purchase and assemble yourself. Sorry to sound all gloom and doom, we need to be forward thinking.

Response by SPC Chris Early made Aug 6 at 2015 1:25 PM

SPC Chris Early — Thu, 06 Aug 2015 13:25:02 -0400

i'm from detroit we had metal detectors in our Theaters since i can remember, even majority of our schools had them so to me its nothing new.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 6 at 2015 5:19 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 06 Aug 2015 17:19:53 -0400

From what I learned in Afghanistan. It won't be worth much if they did!
IEDs are now being constructed without metal.