Idiots. Can't they see the difference between a real ammunition and a pen?
FYI I received a rifle scope for Christmas. Since this was a fairly expensive scope, I decided to carry it on with me. When I went thru security at the Phoenix airport on the way home, the TSA agent told me that in some airports, carrying on a rifle scope is considered a big no-no. It was supposed to go in a checked bag. I questioned the rule and she just said that in Phoenix, it's ok to carry on a rifle scope, just not in some other airports.