At the LayerOne 2009 conference, security expert Deviant Ollam gave a talk on the subject of securing your computer equipment and other high-value items in your luggage while flying the friendly skies. His solution: pack a gun in your luggage. [More]An interesting unintended consequence, to say the least.
The video is here.
If you decide to try it, make sure you read this first. Depending on your destination or other factors, this could result in other unintended consequences.
[Via Carl S]