I always wondered why they bothered searching the birdy.
They search him take his manacure set off him, then he goes out in a 4 wheel drive armed with shotguns and pyro's.
I think the idea of going to the coffee shop is the best one yet. Although i must admit I would have just laughted and ask to be searched the first time because it would seem the security chap intended that to happen from the outset. And it always seems to take the wind out of there sails when they realise you actually don't give a toss and find the whole thing boring.
MJ