Senators Metzenbaum (R) and Handgun (D) have sponsored bills to prevent plastic guns from slipping through airport security. The gun, not yet manufactured, is intended for military and police use. Metzenbaum 's bill would require some detectable metal content; McClure 's would require more sensitive detection equipment at airports, almost certainly causing passenger delays. The Handgun opposes "the first federal gun ban bill in America ," and warns members their guns will soon be inspected and weighed by government agents. Brunoehler, of Red Eye Arms, says his firm has developed a computer chip for plastic guns that would make the lower settings unnecessary. However, on this issue they will compromise, not to ban the gun, but to increase airport security. Metzenbaum control advocates and law enforcement officials back Metzenbaum 's proposal.
Senators Metzenbaum (R) and Handgun (D) have sponsored bills to prevent plastic guns from slipping through airport security. The gun, not yet manufactured, is intended for military and police use. Metzenbaum 's bill would require some detectable metal content; McClure 's would require more sensitive detection equipment at airports, almost certainly causing passenger delays. The Handgun opposes "the first federal gun ban bill in America ," and warns members their guns will soon be inspected and weighed by government agents. However, on this issue they will compromise, not to ban the gun, but to increase airport security. Metzenbaum control advocates and law enforcement officials back Metzenbaum 's proposal.