Admittance to Highmark Stadium, No Drones allowed !

[BillnutinHouston]

40 minutes ago, Vertig0 said:

I'm just gonna toss the batteries in a spare set of gloves/hat and put it in my clear bag for entry. 

 

My clear bag always go thru the metal detector so not sure how well that plan will work out.

11 minutes ago, 1ManRaid said:

 

I don't put much faith in the reasonableness of stadium security screeners, after they tried to deny a man on crutches (me, pre-pandemic game) his fanny pack.  They already rejected my Bills Super Bowl seat cushion for the crime of having a zipper on the bottom, and were trying to deny my fanny pack (which had my meds, phone, etc) on the same grounds.  When they finally decided to get a supervisor to come over, I held out my pack with a limp wrist and effeminately proclaimed "Are you going to deny a man HIS PURSE?" (purses are allowed), and slung it on my shoulder.  This prompted the supervisor to give the staff a dirty look and say "For Pete's sake, let him in".

 

Sounds like you had an over-officious screener.  There's always one...

 

I had a similar issue with food once - had to calmly ask them to bring over a supervisor to get it through.

 

[TheFunPolice]

So no Borg, then. 

[HOUSE]

I remember a cold weather game when the women in front of me was told, "You can have cigarettes inside the stadium" so she hid them in the bushes rather then walk to her car. People hide stuff everywhere....under a car, inside a tree...its crazy

[The Wiz]

7 minutes ago, HOUSE said:

I remember a cold weather game when the women in front of me was told, "You can have cigarettes inside the stadium" so she hid them in the bushes rather then walk to her car. People hide stuff everywhere....under a car, inside a tree...its crazy

I still think it's funny that they threw out my pack of cigarettes but my butane lighter was given back to me. 

[StHustle]

1 hour ago, HOUSE said:

I talk from experience, I lost a lot of tread on these shoes. During cold weather games some people are oblivious to the restrictions. When it is this cold outside season ticket holders will give away tickets and some poor uninformed fan will park in a satellite parking area, walk a half mile just to be told by Security " You can't bring that drone in the stadium" so now starts the trek back to the car (another half mile in zero weather,another half mile back). Now they are ready to re-enter the Stadium, "You can't bring those fireworks inside the stadium" another half mile walk back to the car, another half mile back to the stadium .

Its cold, YOU COULD DIE OUT THERE...

 

Security will not hold any restricted items for you...

 

So.....Be a good sport and leave your rod at home....

 

Please read, you can thank me later

 

PROHIBITED ITEMS

 

Battery operated clothing (socks, jackets, etc.)

Tobacco products - including cigarettes/electronic cigarettes, chewing tobacco, lighters/matches

Drones, Unmanned Aircraft Devices

Alcoholic beverages, illegal substances

Animals (with the exception of service animals for guests with disabilities)

Clutch bags not to exceed 4.5" x 6.5"

Beach balls, footballs, balls, inflatable devices (balloons)

Bottles, cans, thermoses, and other beverage containers

Cameras with lenses longer than six (6) inches

Clothing or material with profane language or obscene graphics

Fireworks

Headwear or clothing that may impede the view of guests

Laptop computers, radios

Laser pointer devices, noisemakers

Promotional materials not approved by the Bills

Seat cushions larger than 15" x 15" or that contain armrests, zippers, pockets, flaps or metal backs

Selfie sticks, sticks or poles

Strollers

Umbrellas

Video cameras, monopods and tripods

Weapons (knives, box-cutters, firearms, etc.)

Any other item deemed dangerous or inappropriate

 

PERMITTED ITEMS

The NFL bag policy limits the size and type of bags that can be brought into the facility. This policy was put in place to enhance public safety and expedite fan entry at Highmark Stadium.

Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12" x 6" x 12", or

One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar), or

Small clutch bags, approximately the size of a hand (4 ½" x 6 ½"), with or without a handle or strap, may be carried into the stadium along with one of the clear bag options.  

Seat cushions must not exceed 15" x 15" and must not contain arm rests, zippers, pockets, flaps or metal backs.

Additional clothing and blankets (must be carried loosely)

Binoculars

Cameras with lenses shorter than six (6) inches

iPads and tablet devices

 

 

https://www.buffalobills.com/stadium/gate-entry-and-permitted-items

 

 

 

Lol this while post is clearly just to point out two types of items that are obviously prohibited and the how funny it is they even have to mention it. No sensible person would think it's ok to bring drones or fireworks into a stadium.

 

Side note tho...my heated gloves and socks better be allowed in. They are battery powered but so tf what. Single degree weather should be enough for security to allow harmless warming items in.

[1ManRaid]

25 minutes ago, BillnutinHouston said:

 

My clear bag always go thru the metal detector so not sure how well that plan will work out.

 

Sounds like you had an over-officious screener.  There's always one...

 

I had a similar issue with food once - had to calmly ask them to bring over a supervisor to get it through.

 

 

What was your issue with food?  I'm actually not positive about food rules, because I saw them listed in the family section and wasn't sure when my friend asked about being able to bring food in.  We just ate right before going in.

14 minutes ago, HOUSE said:

I remember a cold weather game when the women in front of me was told, "You can have cigarettes inside the stadium" so she hid them in the bushes rather then walk to her car. People hide stuff everywhere....under a car, inside a tree...its crazy

 

They let my dad in with his cigarettes plainly visible in his shirt breast pocket.  I repeatedly told him to leave them in the car, but he was adamant about bringing them in.  He had no intention of smoking them, and didn't even want them to be able to light one up on the walk back to the car after the game, he just had some weird agenda about having them on him.  I even suggested ways to hide them, but nope he had some sort of weird point to make?

[Hapless Bills Fan]

1 hour ago, Vertig0 said:

 

Curious about this too. I have battery powered socks and a balaclava and think I'm just gonna toss the batteries in a spare set of gloves/hat and put it in my clear bag for entry. 

 

The fact that you can bring in a cell phone (same type of battery) but not warming clothing, especially for this game, is ridiculous and borderline negligent. 

 

I'm guessing that the issue is the wiring and the power supply.

 

To you it's ridiculous and borderline negligent, but to a security guard tasked with making sure IEDs don't get inside the stadium, he doesn't have time to trace the wiring and ensure that it's just for warmth, and not connected to plastic explosive - and if he makes a mistake HE'S negligent.

 

It's easier to just say "no battery powered clothing", and easier if fans respect the restriction and don't decide they need not respect regulations that they find stupid.

[Augie]

1 hour ago, HOUSE said:

During a play off game (National TV) Security will be tighter then normal. So, if you try to sneak an item by...

 

Its a half mile to your car

 

 

 

….and a half mile back.

 

……every time. But you’ll get your steps in!

 

I think we should blame battery chucking Raiders fans for this. It always seems to help if you have somebody to blame. 

[BADOLBILZ]

2 hours ago, Vertig0 said:

 

Curious about this too. I have battery powered socks and a balaclava and think I'm just gonna toss the batteries in a spare set of gloves/hat and put it in my clear bag for entry. 

 

The fact that you can bring in a cell phone (same type of battery) but not warming clothing, especially for this game, is ridiculous and borderline negligent. 

 

 

You should be good with the battery powered socks..........they will run the metal wand over your shoes/boots and assume it's the grommets on the shoes/boots tripping the alarm.

 

@Captain Caveman I'd suggest loosening your boots and sliding them in there.    If they find metal on you above the shoes they are likely to get pinched.

[Blainorama5]

But my clutch bag is 5" x 7" - dammit!!!  🤪

 

Good reminder info for folks tho.  👍

[DasNootz]

2 hours ago, Captain Caveman said:

I asked this in another thread (maybe the weather one?) but has anyone ever had a problem bringing in a battery powered handwarmer?

I've seen batteries confiscated.

I've also "seen" batteries put in boots and then explained as steel toed boots when the metal detector goes off.

[Sherlock Holmes]

2 hours ago, Bob Chandler's Hands said:

So you're saying there is nothing that EXPLICITLY bans dildos?

Phew, I know what I'll be doing at halftime!🧐

[Augie]

3 minutes ago, Blainorama5 said:

But my clutch bag is 5" x 7" - dammit!!!  🤪

 

Good reminder info for folks tho.  👍

 

In that weather you may be OK, you know…….with shrinkage. 

[ALLEN1QB]

2 hours ago, Bob Chandler's Hands said:

So you're saying there is nothing that EXPLICITLY bans dildos?

 Nothing longer than 12"

[947]

Not allowing batteries is likely so fans can't take them out & throw them onto the field. There's been a few incidents involving players getting with a battery when walking off the field, Cleveland was one of them.

[Albany,n.y.]

What's with no radios?  They used to have 2 radio broadcast so that fans could listen to the game from their seats in real time while the traditional broadcast was in synch with the TV broadcast.  

 

I used to bring a radio into the stadium & listen to it during the game when I had seasons.  

[WotAGuy]

5 minutes ago, Albany,n.y. said:

What's with no radios?  They used to have 2 radio broadcast so that fans could listen to the game from their seats in real time while the traditional broadcast was in synch with the TV broadcast.  

 

I used to bring a radio into the stadium & listen to it during the game when I had seasons.  

Why would you need a radio?  Murph is turrible - I read it here. 
 

Besides, I can barely hear myself think much less hear a radio when the Bills are on defense. 

[The Wiz]

9 minutes ago, Albany,n.y. said:

What's with no radios?  They used to have 2 radio broadcast so that fans could listen to the game from their seats in real time while the traditional broadcast was in synch with the TV broadcast.  

 

I used to bring a radio into the stadium & listen to it during the game when I had seasons.  

I vaguely recall them saying that you can connect to the wifi and sync up with the Bills app.

 

Maybe I'm thinking of something else though. 

[0017]

3 hours ago, Bob Chandler's Hands said:

So you're saying there is nothing that EXPLICITLY bans dildos?

I know how you can sneak one in 😳🤣

[Captain Caveman]

2 hours ago, StHustle said:

 

 

Side note tho...my heated gloves and socks better be allowed in. They are battery powered but so tf what. Single degree weather should be enough for security to allow harmless warming items in.

They are not allowed in.  You may be able to get away with it if the battery is not in the clothing when you go through security, but they are in the list of disallowed items.

59 minutes ago, 947 said:

Not allowing batteries is likely so fans can't take them out & throw them onto the field. There's been a few incidents involving players getting with a battery when walking off the field, Cleveland was one of them.

 

There's no rule against rocks (and depending on the rock it's not getting flagged in the metal detector.) I've hear people speculate that it's due to the fire risk of batteries, but again I've been able to bring in battery power packs / handwarmers, so not sure if that's it (or if it was just missed.)  I was wondering if it's just due too the difficulty of getting clothing with batteries sewn into it through metal detectors.