I have probably been through these (and the old backscatter ones) over a hundred times.
Only 2-3 times ever have I been pulled aside for further screening (in the USA). Typically left a tissue in my pocket or the like.
Holding my passport in my hands is acceptable too so I just hold it above my head.
Only been through the one in Australia once, and was incident free. I have no problems with them. If they really do show my bits to someone (they say they don't but who knows) I don't really care.
I have probably been through these (and the old backscatter ones) over a hundred times.
Only 2-3 times ever have I been pulled aside for further screening (in the USA). Typically left a tissue in my pocket or the like.
Holding my passport in my hands is acceptable too so I just hold it above my head.
Only been through the one in Australia once, and was incident free. I have no problems with them. If they really do show my bits to someone (they say they don't but who knows) I don't really care.
what's wrong/the issue with having a scan? is there a health risk?
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This has been my experience.
The body scanners are looking for inconsistencies - plastic explosives etc. So it (correctly) doesn't discriminate between metal and non-mental. A tissue shows the scanner is working.
I got caught as well by a tissue one time. Since removing everything since then not a problem.
If anyone is concerned about their personal belongings - you can lock your bag.
what's wrong/the issue with having a scan? is there a health risk?
The big risk is the unknown. Who knows what effect these scans will have on you and the greater population 20 years from now!!
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I think security is pretty much a feel good exercise rather than a detection one. MrP constantly travels with Bluetac. And across the world that has never been questioned.
I think fear of the scanners is largely a neo-Luddite reaction.
Blutac in his carry on. Which passes through general screening.