TSA Weekly Security Report
Washington DC May 23 2019
Between May 6 and 19, TSA screened 32.1 million passengers and found 176 firearms in carry-on bags. Of the 176 firearms discovered, 153 were loaded and 54 had a round chambered.
As a reminder, bringing a firearm to the security checkpoint may lead to a civil penalty of up to $13,333 or an arrest. And if you’re a TSA Pre✓® member, you could lose your status. If you must travel with your firearm, check out our transporting firearms and ammunition page to learn how to pack it properly.
This week’s activity report HERE
Pictured above from the left:
Two inert projectiles were discovered in a checked bag at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport on May 15.
A novelty grenade bottle opener was located in a carry-on bag at George Bush Intercontinental Airport on May 9.
Boxes of sparklers were removed from a carry-on bag at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport on May 11.
Push your pant buttons together with these belt buckles! It’s not every day we find an adrenaline junkie’s belt buckle knife at the checkpoint, but when we do, it’s still prohibited. This week we found three! You can still pack this piece of tactical hardware in your checked bags, but for now just wear proper fitting pants and pack your belt buckle knife in your checked bag.
The first two belt buckle knives were discovered at Charlotte Douglas International Airport on the same day, May 18. The one on the right was located at Salt Lake City International Airport on May 8.
Our mission at TSA is to ensure you get to your destination safely by keeping dangerous items off planes. The most common explanation we hear from travelers is “I forgot it was in my bag.” Don’t be that person. Save yourself some money and embarrassment and thoroughly check your bags for prohibited items before heading to the airport.
