Should it be illegal to make a fake bomb?

[RobinFinderson]

I think you better tell faith about this plan of yours before your next trip, because it could very well end your vacation before it starts. Just my 2 cents.

I am excited to hear how it goes, though.

Are you kidding? And spoil the surprise? I can't wait to see the look on her face!

[TripletDaddy]

You're welcome. I hereby recant calling you a dunce. However, for the sake of historical accuracy, I feel that I should not edit my post.

After a brief search I think this might be the most relevant federal law--18 U.S.C. § 1992. Terrorist attacks and other violence against railroad carriers and against mass transportation systems on land, on water, or through the air. It might be a stretch, but the case below (sort of) bridges the gap.



A fake bomb can be a "dangerous weapon" if it gives someone "a reasonable expectation of death or serious bodily injury."

http://ftp.resource.org/courts.gov/c...9.79-1259.html

I completely agree with you. It is a total stretch to include silly putty in a luggage with the items listed above.