It’s extremely easy to fly with it…in and out of state where it’s not legal. You just have sort of hide (don’t put in in the tray when you are going through security). Guessing he probably had it in his pocket or something.
Might be true, but also still illegal, and very easily can get caught.
I look at it the same way, as those driving 15mph+ more than the speed limit, then complaining they got a ticket, by a camera or officer, because they got away with it every other day. Doesnt make it legal, and one day the luck will run out.
If you are willing to do the crime, then you better be willing to do the time, regardless of how many times you have gotten away with it, or how minor you think the offense is. You cant knowingly do something illegal then complain when you get caught.