CHL as ID (Pass) for TSA?

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CHL as ID (Pass) for TSA?

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Not planning on flying anytime soon, or if ever again. But I know all of us hate the TSA and their "Feel" Good procedures.

Why can't we get a Nationwide movement going to allow bypass of all TSA security (& delays) by simply presenting our CHL (or other similar States permits)?

After all, we are certified Good Guys with a complete FBI background check. Why can't this be used for air travel (and/or ALL SECURITY) within the USA?

Not only would it help us, it would also thin out the line for those that do not have one.
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AEA wrote:Not planning on flying anytime soon, or if ever again. But I know all of us hate the TSA and their "Feel" Good procedures.

Why can't we get a Nationwide movement going to allow bypass of all TSA security (& delays) by simply presenting our CHL (or other similar States permits)?

After all, we are certified Good Guys with a complete FBI background check. Why can't this be used for air travel (and/or ALL SECURITY) within the USA?

Not only would it help us, it would also thin out the line for those that do not have one.
Showing your CHL at a TSA checkpoint today is just asking to be detained. I have heard one CHL'er had that happen here in DFW (and the souce was VERY reliable.)
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Maybe you misunderstood me.
I am not advocating showing your CHL and expecting to pass thru today.

I am asking for a Federal exemption for CHL Holders that would become standard procedure with TSA. Once that is in place, then and only then, your CHL would be accepted as a pass.

After the Federal exemption is passed and implemented it would go something like this.......

Show CHL/Boarding Pass. TSA say's "thank you, pass this way"....... which would be around all further screening.
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Given the number of antis who are part of government today, I cannot imagine this happening anytime soon. There is no way that they will support giving benefits to any gun owner, let alone a CHLer. Our very existence is an anathema to them.
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No because that actually might make sense and cost less $$ and anyone watching can tell that our gov't does whatever it can to make any dealing with them as much of a hassel as possible and cost as much $$ as possible. :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: .
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Keith B wrote:
AEA wrote:Not planning on flying anytime soon, or if ever again. But I know all of us hate the TSA and their "Feel" Good procedures.

Why can't we get a Nationwide movement going to allow bypass of all TSA security (& delays) by simply presenting our CHL (or other similar States permits)?

After all, we are certified Good Guys with a complete FBI background check. Why can't this be used for air travel (and/or ALL SECURITY) within the USA?

Not only would it help us, it would also thin out the line for those that do not have one.
Showing your CHL at a TSA checkpoint today is just asking to be detained. I have heard one CHL'er had that happen here in DFW (and the souce was VERY reliable.)
Did he have a prominent mustache? :mrgreen:
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chasfm11 wrote:Given the number of antis who are part of government today, I cannot imagine this happening anytime soon. There is no way that they will support giving benefits to any gun owner, let alone a CHLer. Our very existence is an anathema to them.
:iagree: Unfortunately, I would agree with that. It would certainly help me out, as I fly fairly often for work, but I know that will never happen :grumble
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How many legal guns have been brought through security "by accident" so far?
"I didn't realize it was still in my purse/backpack/briefcase/etc."
There's no way we'll see a CHL "pass" line without bag check.
Perhaps the best we can hope for is reduced secondary screening.

Also.... It would not be difficult, given the growth of domestic radicalization, for a "concealed BG" to get a permit.
Another reason we'll never see a CHL pass without bag check.
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Oh well. I guess it just makes too much sense.......

OK, Thanks for the comments! :cheers2:
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Texas officials won't even recognized the CHL as a valid, primary form of ID and often will still require a DL. I think that would be the first hurdle to overcome if we want Federal (TSA) recognition of the CHL as an ID and any derived benefits.
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AEA wrote:Oh well. I guess it just makes too much sense.......

OK, Thanks for the comments! :cheers2:
I'd settle for CHL allowing acces the the "first class only" line. :thumbs2:
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Bulldog1911 wrote:
AEA wrote:Oh well. I guess it just makes too much sense.......

OK, Thanks for the comments! :cheers2:
I'd settle for CHL allowing acces the the "first class only" line. :thumbs2:
I'd settle for CHL allowing access in the "First Class Only" cabin! :thumbs2:
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I have a TWIC card processed by the TSA and background checked by the FBI and they didn't accept it even though they say on their website it a valid ID for travel! :headscratch

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Once I had to argue with them that my US passport and social security card was good enough for an id. They wanted a drivers license which had been stolen two days before (along with the rest of my wallet). I had to explain to these gentlemen that yes a US passport is a gov't issued ID, and it carries more than enough weight to stand in for a drivers license. These guys are not the brightest bulbs in the box.
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mamabearCali wrote:Once I had to argue with them that my US passport and social security card was good enough for an id. They wanted a drivers license which had been stolen two days before (along with the rest of my wallet). I had to explain to these gentlemen that yes a US passport is a gov't issued ID, and it carries more than enough weight to stand in for a drivers license. These guys are not the brightest bulbs in the box.
Years ago had the same "discussion" with a convenient store attendant while trying to purchase beer. Had a valid/current out of state DL (had just moved here that week) and a valid/current US passport, but they weren't too swift.
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