How do they check for guns?

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So, I just read yet another news story about some nut (a teenager this time) bringing a gun into WDW. I was thinking "Man, I'm going to stay out of public places until people regain some semblance of civility."

Then I realized I have a cruise booked in October. I've never worried about this before but how do they check for guns? I think we walk through a scanner and our hand luggage is scanned. How about checked luggage? Would that catch a handgun,?
 
So, I just read yet another news story about some nut (a teenager this time) bringing a gun into WDW. I was thinking "Man, I'm going to stay out of public places until people regain some semblance of civility."

Then I realized I have a cruise booked in October. I've never worried about this before but how do they check for guns? I think we walk through a scanner and our hand luggage is scanned. How about checked luggage? Would that catch a handgun,?

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So interesting story…on NCL in summer 2019. We stopped in Ketchikan, tried to bring on half a loaf of allergy-friendly bread from port, but it was caught upon scanning and were instructed to toss it in the garbage as it was not allowed onboard…it was in the same bag as three Ulu knives…I was told the knives were ok to take directly to our room. Bread is banned, knives are ok…
 

How about those guns that are 3D printed? Are those found by traditional methods?
I don’t see the person who would do that being a Disney person, more the booze cruise crowd. At least that’s how I have to think in my head to not freak myself the heck out.
 
How about those guns that are 3D printed? Are those found by traditional methods?
I don’t see the person who would do that being a Disney person, more the booze cruise crowd. At least that’s how I have to think in my head to not freak myself the heck out.
If people try to get into WDW carrying a gun, why wouldn't they try to get on a cruise?

The best way to handle this is, do not think about these things or you will make yourself crazy and never get out of your bed. Who knows what your nextdoor neighbour is doing. It doesn't have to happen when you go somewhere, danger can also come to you.

After some googling, TSA says they can recognize also 3D printed guns. But I wouldn't worry about that either, as they are not working very well and are unreliable, the firing of bullets damages the gun, so after using it maybe once you can throw it out. That is not something for a gun enthousiast. Also, how many people have access to a proper 3D printer? If you really want to harm someone, isn't it easier in the US to just go to a store and buy a gun?
 
Not only do they scan all luggage but they open them and remove banned items, like drones, footballs and electric devices. You get a receipt indicating what was taken and where to find it at the end of the cruise.
 
Even extension cords are banned and confiscated. It’s probably one of the safest places. It’s the reason why thousands of Disney cruises have sailed but you never hear about a shooting
 
So interesting story…on NCL in summer 2019. We stopped in Ketchikan, tried to bring on half a loaf of allergy-friendly bread from port, but it was caught upon scanning and were instructed to toss it in the garbage as it was not allowed onboard…it was in the same bag as three Ulu knives…I was told the knives were ok to take directly to our room. Bread is banned, knives are ok…
We cruised Alaska in Sept of 2018 and our Ulu knife was confiscated at the x-ray machine returning to the ship. I had it out and separated from my backpack because I knew it would be set aside until we disembarked in Vancouver.
 
How about those guns that are 3D printed? Are those found by traditional methods?
I don’t see the person who would do that being a Disney person, more the booze cruise crowd. At least that’s how I have to think in my head to not freak myself the heck out.
Nobody can protect against all threats, but Disney's procedures keep you safer than your local grocery store, so keep that in mind when deciding. And as others have said, try not to fixate on it. It's like how people are afraid to go to the beach because of shark attacks but will sit in rush hour traffic an hour or more every day even though driving is far riskier.
 
Port security..as mentioned similar to TSA.

If anything bad happens it likely wouldn't happen going through those checks, it would circumvent them or be an attack on the ship its self....not likely/common enough to worry about.
 
If people try to get into WDW carrying a gun, why wouldn't they try to get on a cruise?

The best way to handle this is, do not think about these things or you will make yourself crazy and never get out of your bed. Who knows what your nextdoor neighbour is doing. It doesn't have to happen when you go somewhere, danger can also come to you.

After some googling, TSA says they can recognize also 3D printed guns. But I wouldn't worry about that either, as they are not working very well and are unreliable, the firing of bullets damages the gun, so after using it maybe once you can throw it out. That is not something for a gun enthousiast. Also, how many people have access to a proper 3D printer? If you really want to harm someone, isn't it easier in the US to just go to a store and buy a gun?
I figured 1) Cost of fare. 2) Kinda have to sit at the scene of the crime too many days.
Also I know airport TSA has better/higher grade systems in place because of high traffic volume. So was curious, but not worried, about DCL. Still don’t think DCL is a place that would have a problem from a customer.
Probably also asked since 2 neighbors three blocks down were killed a few years ago. Homes on both sides of our house are over $1 million each. Not ours though but, I’ll never say never to possible dangers. The plane just after my flight crashed in NYC.
You had several questions at the end I’ll try and answer them.
You don’t have to own a 3-D printer to purchase a 3-D gun.
Criminals with felonies cannot own guns. But might possible ownership for misdemeanors I really never looked that up.
Some people like an untraceable guns, and store purchase would take your name and address.
I’m okay with guns in America but feel that they are frequently in the wrong hands. That’s why I asked about 3-D print or ghost guns because they seem shady and Media claims harder to determine.
Nobody can protect against all threats, but Disney's procedures keep you safer than your local grocery store, so keep that in mind when deciding. And as others have said, try not to fixate on it. It's like how people are afraid to go to the beach because of shark attacks but will sit in rush hour traffic an hour or more every day even though driving is far riskier.
Not fixated, not weighing danger level, just was curious about 3-D guns. I grew up with guns in the house, shot several of them a few times, have a permit but no guns now. Just don’t have a use for one right now or in the future.
I also didn’t have a 3-D gun growing up so I’m just curious. I don’t think they find those as easily.

So my question is not of fear to the parks or the ships. More a finer point to op’s question.
 
After spending a few years in Washington DC, I learned that no system is fool proof. There are many ways around security checks. I can name a few but I won't. The only way to be perfectly safe is never be around other people because you don't know what they are truly thinking or planning. How practical is that? You just have to live your life to the fullest each day not knowing if God will give you tomorrow.
 
After spending a few years in Washington DC, I learned that no system is fool proof. There are many ways around security checks. I can name a few but I won't. The only way to be perfectly safe is never be around other people because you don't know what they are truly thinking or planning. How practical is that? You just have to live your life to the fullest each day not knowing if God will give you tomorrow.
Yeah, this was big takeaway from a terror cell in New Jersey back in like 2008. They were planning to hit one of the local military bases. The one they chose was because the other base in the area had *slightly* more robust procedures. Those guys ended up getting caught anyway, because they were sloppy in their pre-attack surveillance, but the point stands. Cruise ships are pretty hard targets. Criminals tend to look for easy target. Same with burglary. They'll choose the house that doesn't have a dog over the house that does. Could Hans Gruber rob a cruise ship on the ocean? Probably. But it'd be way easier to hit Nakatomi Plaza, as long as John McClane isn't in town visiting his estranged wife. Sorry, this metaphor is getting away from me. But you get the point.
 
Not only do they scan all luggage but they open them and remove banned items, like drones, footballs and electric devices. You get a receipt indicating what was taken and where to find it at the end of the cruise.
Yup! I forgot my small desk fan in my checked bag and it was removed to be inspected and put in my room later that day. If they do this, they will definitely find prohibited weapons.
 

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