Where Is It Commonly Used? Airports, Transit Hubs & Border Control: Standard security screening wand for passenger checks. Event Venues, Concerts & Stadiums: Ideal for crowd control, entry gate security, and patron pat-downs. Courthouses, Correctional Facilities & Government Buildings: Used for strict access control and weapon detection. Schools, Clubs & Private Security: Popular choice for venue security personnel, loss prevention, and school safety checks. High Precision Detection: Detects medium-sized pistol from 9′′ distance; large knife from 6′′; razor blades and box cutters from 3′′ distance; foil-wrapped drugs and tiny jewelry from 1′′. The Super Scanner V is the most recognized hand-held metal detector in the world. Known for its high sensitivity and extreme durability, this security wand detects a wide range of metallic objects.