How to Keep Something Hidden From a Metal Detector

How to Keep Something Hidden From a Metal Detector
Written By
Soren Bagley
Soren Bagley
Published: Feb 26, 2009
Updated: Jan 10, 2019
1 minute read

While metal detectors in public places may provide added security, many consider them to be a nuisance and an invasion of privacy. Accidentally setting such alarms off can be a very embarrassing and uncomfortable experience. Read this article and learn how to prevent your personal belongings from triggering metal detectors.

Wrap the object that you wish to hide from the metal detector in an asbestos sheet.

Place the wrapped object in a bag so that the asbestos sheet will be out of view and not arouse suspicion.

Walk through the metal detector.

Warnings:

  • The more powerful the metal detector, the thicker the asbestos covering has to be. Asbestos can be hazardous to your health if not handled properly.

Warnings

The more powerful the metal detector, the thicker the asbestos covering has to be.

Asbestos can be hazardous to your health if not handled properly.

Soren Bagley

Soren Bagley recently graduated from the University of Toledo with a B.A. in English Literature. He has been a professional writer for two years and his work has appeared on a wide variety of internet web sites, including Associated…

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