Chicagoland resident donning an impressive afro brought into ER via EMS with c/c of AMS (altered mental status). Patients admitted via EMS do not pass through metal detectors present at hospital entrances. Patient sent to receive a CT scan until this obvious finding was noted on the initial xray. At no point did staff notice the loaded pistol present in the patient's extensive head of hair. Never underestimate what can be hidden in hair...
Picture courtesy of emergency medicine resident Dr. "Ronald Frump" on Figure 1.