Article from the Washington Post, October of this year:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...-2004Oct6.html
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To give you an idea:

"People soon will be able to carry guns and other dangerous weapons onto the grounds and parking lots of Reagan National and Dulles International airports, after officials yesterday eased what they said were overly restrictive rules.
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The action comes after pressure from an increasingly high-profile Virginia gun rights group whose members have taken to wearing firearms on their hips in public places to make their case.

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If we speak out about abuses at security, we can get things changed.