A couple of years ago at a UK airport...
Security bloke, rummaging through my flight bag ... "What's this ?"
"it's a torch"
"I see, prove it. Turn it on then"
i did, and unfortunately it shone in his eyes. (O Light tactical, producing many lumens).
"You've just assaulted me. This is serious"
He called his supervisor.
"What's the problem?"
"This pilot has assaulted me by shining his torch at me ! "
"Don't be soft ... have a safe flight Captain"
.... some do have common sense..