So, you're a female. It's cold outside, so you wear your coat/jacket. When you get to the event, someone wants to take your jacket and put it out of your sight for the entire event. Nope. Too dangerous to her safety. Who knows what could be put in the pockets during that time. Or she has a hidden buzzer she can press if she feels threatened. Sometimes her clothes fit very well, and there is no good place to hide stuff unless you carry a purse.