It might be worth mentioning that retractable batons are considered "weapons" in some US jurisdiction, and unless they're visible on your person they're considered "concealed weapons". The piece of paper that allows an individual to carry a firearm onto a flight deck does not necessarily clear that individual to pack around a retractable baton.
That is right......TSA removed a nail scissors considered too long from a captain with a weapon license and loaded revolver...
Sorry, but most of these guys are following "rules" and have their judgement and brains turned off. Like when toddlers are denied boarding, because they are on the "no-fly list." obviously an error, same name or something, but that 18 month old is not on the list!
But we are being trained now to accept any manner of intrusion and BS. We accept that TSA people rifle through our bags, that our phone calls and Internet communications are monitored...... We have as a culture, completely lost the plot.