Security Body Scanners – Metal Detectors – Why Use Them?
Why would you need a hand held metal detector? Hand held metal detectors are metal detecting tools that are made to scan someone’s body or even their luggage at security sensitive areas and provide that means of safety for everyone. Garrett is a manufacturer that has been a worldwide leader for over 40 years in hand held metal detection products. Many of Garrett’s detectors have been used in multiple Olympic Games as well as many airports around the globe. Metal detectors are highly efficient at detecting metallic weapons at various security checkpoints depending on the event. Garrett super scanners have the potential of detecting medium sized pistols at 9 inches, large pocket knives up to 6 inches and razor blades at 3 inches. Security metal detectors are also used in identifying terrorists and potential attackers at airports and other key locations. During the wars in Iraq military soldiers use metal detectors to search for possible cache points and weapons storage areas. Security bo
