I was searching for someone with similar experience. I am a frequent frying and not that I want a break for this but just saying it so you know I am familiar with TSA process. I has never really bothered me before. Over the years I got used to pretty much ignoring them but today it got to me. Promised my son to get a bow and arrow for good behavior. On my way from Phoenix stopped at a local gift shop and picked up a toy bow and arrow, which looks even more like a toy than the one in your case. Made completely out of plastic. Same thing the case was made for a replica bow and arrow. At first I actually thought they were joking and finally asked to see the supervisor. No luck, had to check it. Not sure what all i said but never coursed or insulted anyone directly, but I did say to the supervisor "I will tell you what I think of your organization but I am sure you know". That was it. Back on the road, learned my lesson and will continue to play by the rules created by the idiots in TSA.

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