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TSA Week in Review: 33 Loaded Firearms & Strange Vials
January 23, 2015
Some of the 2,212 firearms discovered in 2014 Year in Review - Our 2014Year in Reviewblog post was published this morning. A record breaking 2,212 firearms were discovered in carry-on bags in 2014. Be sure to check it out for a rundown of all the…
TSA 2014 Year in Review
January 23, 2015
Every day, transportation security officers interact with nearly two million travelers across the United States with a single goal in mind – ensuring the safety and security of the traveling public. We want to share with you examples of the…
TSA Week in Review: 33 Loaded Firearms Discovered This Week in Carry-on Bags
January 16, 2015
Loaded firearm discovered in carry-on bag at IND 43 Firearms Discovered This Week - Of the 43 firearms, 33 were loaded and 13 had rounds chambered. (Updated 1/20/15 10:58) Inert Ordnance and Grenades etc. - We continue to find inert grenades and…
Reflections on Risk-based Security in 2014
January 15, 2015
While 2014 was a year that saw the retirement of TSA Administrator John S. Pistole, who left government service after 31 years of public service, his vision of risk-based, intelligence-driven programs introduced under his leadership will carry on.…
TSA Week in Review: 32 Firearms Discovered in Carry-on Bags, a Sickle, and More
January 9, 2015
Loaded firearm discovered in carry-on bag at ATL 32 Firearms Discovered This Week - Of the 32 firearms, 26 were loaded and 13 had rounds chambered. Artfully Concealed Prohibited Items - It’s important to examine your bags prior to traveling to…
TSA Week in Review: 43 Loaded Firearms, Comb Knife, and More Discovered in Carry-on Bags This Week
January 2, 2015
Loaded firearm discovered in carry-on bag at TUS. 50 Firearms Discovered This Week - Of the 50 firearms, 43 were loaded and 17 had rounds chambered. Artfully Concealed Prohibited Items - It’s important to examine your bags prior to traveling to…
TSA Travel Tips Tuesday - Aerosols
August 20, 2013
These are aerosol items that were surrendered to TSA at the checkpoint. Tuesday’s TSA Travel Tip has to do with toiletries in aerosol containers. Traveling to weddings, birthdays, job interviews, vacations and other special occasions often…
TSA Travel Tips Tuesday: Flying with Deodorant Isn’t a Sticky Situation
July 9, 2013
Deodorant regularly shows up in our top 10 list of search keywords that brought people to our blog. Why wouldn’t it? Many use it and you definitely need it when you travel. There have been times that I’ve been on a hot stuffy plane where the person…
Travel Tips Tuesday: Safely Packing Batteries for Your Trip
June 11, 2013
If you’re traveling on vacation this summer, you’ll most likely need to bring some batteries along, whether they’re for your camera, personal electronics or other battery-operated equipment. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has implemented…
Safety Razors and Disposable Razors
August 17, 2010
I've seen a lot of confusion out there on what types of razors are OK to take with you in your carry-on baggage. This post is just a quick and basic attempt to clear up any confusion. Let me just start by saying that electric razors are OK, but…
