This week in TSA history starting January 1, 2015
Oct 26, 2015, 10:45 am
#151
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TSA Week In Review: Saturday, October 24, 2015
Don't poke the bear with guns, knives, shotgun shells and bear repellant 
http://blog.tsa.gov/2015/10/tsa-week...rearms_24.html
- 64 firearms were discovered this week in carry-on bags
- 3 cans of bear repellant were discovered in carry-on bags this week at Anchorage (ANC), Bozeman (BZN) and Glacier Park (FCA).
- Inert Ordnance and Grenades
- Two replica grenades were discovered this week in carry-on bags at Orlando (MCO) and New Orleans (MSY).
- Two pounds of gun powder and 600 rounds of ammunition were discovered in a checked bag at the Richmond International Airport (RIC)
- Artfully concealed items
- Artfully concealed items
- A cane sword was discovered in a traveler’s carry-on property at Memphis (MEM).
- A pocketknife was discovered bolted under the liner of a carry-on bag at New Orleans (MSY)
- A lipstick knife was discovered in a carry-on bag at Shreveport (SHV).
- Marijuana was discovered concealed in a jar of peanut butter in a checked bag at San Jose (SJC)
- An aerosol can with a false bottom (concealing marijuana) was discovered in a carry-on bag at Las Vegas (LAS)
- Knives and throwing stars were discovered at SLC, SAN, SAN, BZN, PHX, PVD, SAN, OAK, BUR, RSW, SAN and LYH
- 25 20-gauge shotgun shells was discovered in a carry-on bag at AUS
http://blog.tsa.gov/2015/10/tsa-week...rearms_24.html
Oct 26, 2015, 11:02 am
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One knife and the marijuana spiked peanut butter were labeled with dates of 10/16 & 10/17 respectfully.
Looks like Bobbie is padding the found items list again.
edit to add:
And the Bear Spray is captioned with a 10/16 date also.
Looks like Bobbie is padding the found items list again.
edit to add:
And the Bear Spray is captioned with a 10/16 date also.
Last edited by Boggie Dog; Oct 26, 2015 at 12:18 pm
Oct 26, 2015, 11:21 am
#153
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Nov 2, 2015, 9:38 am
#154
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TSA Week In Review: Saturday, October 31, 2015
This just in: The TSA is having a sale on guns
http://blog.tsa.gov/2015/10/tsa-week...-firearms.html
- 68 firearms were discovered this week in carry-on bags
- Two-feet of replica demolition cord, two blocks of replica Semtex and four blocks of replica C4 at Seattle (SEA)
- Two cans pictured above were discovered in a carry-on bag at Anchorage (ANC)
- A 2-ounce container of lighter fluid was detected in carry-on bag at Anchorage (ANC)
- A pack of firecrackers were discovered in ca carry-on bag at Boise (BOI)
- Knives and Throwing Stars were discovered in carry-on bags at DAL, SAN, SNA, PHX, ORF, DTW, LAS and ATL.
- Ammunition was discovered in a carry-on bag at Tulsa (TUL).
http://blog.tsa.gov/2015/10/tsa-week...-firearms.html
Nov 2, 2015, 9:50 am
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This just in: The TSA is having a sale on guns
http://blog.tsa.gov/2015/10/tsa-week...-firearms.html
- 68 firearms were discovered this week in carry-on bags
- Two-feet of replica demolition cord, two blocks of replica Semtex and four blocks of replica C4 at Seattle (SEA)
- Two cans pictured above were discovered in a carry-on bag at Anchorage (ANC)
- A 2-ounce container of lighter fluid was detected in carry-on bag at Anchorage (ANC)
- A pack of firecrackers were discovered in ca carry-on bag at Boise (BOI)
- Knives and Throwing Stars were discovered in carry-on bags at DAL, SAN, SNA, PHX, ORF, DTW, LAS and ATL.
- Ammunition was discovered in a carry-on bag at Tulsa (TUL).
http://blog.tsa.gov/2015/10/tsa-week...-firearms.html
Nov 2, 2015, 10:33 am
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Nov 2, 2015, 10:35 am
#157
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Nov 2, 2015, 10:36 am
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TSA treats 'lifelike' replicas exactly the same as the actual item.
When TSA says '68 firearms', presumably that includes a purse with a embossed firearm image, a two-inch threat wielded by a sock monkey, a neon green plastic nerf pistol....
When TSA says '68 firearms', presumably that includes a purse with a embossed firearm image, a two-inch threat wielded by a sock monkey, a neon green plastic nerf pistol....
Nov 2, 2015, 11:15 am
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TSA counts some Jimmy Choo perfumes as handgrenades.
Nov 2, 2015, 11:18 am
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This just in: The TSA is having a sale on guns
http://blog.tsa.gov/2015/10/tsa-week...-firearms.html
- 68 firearms were discovered this week in carry-on bags
- Two-feet of replica demolition cord, two blocks of replica Semtex and four blocks of replica C4 at Seattle (SEA)
- Two cans pictured above were discovered in a carry-on bag at Anchorage (ANC)
- A 2-ounce container of lighter fluid was detected in carry-on bag at Anchorage (ANC)
- A pack of firecrackers were discovered in ca carry-on bag at Boise (BOI)
- Knives and Throwing Stars were discovered in carry-on bags at DAL, SAN, SNA, PHX, ORF, DTW, LAS and ATL.
- Ammunition was discovered in a carry-on bag at Tulsa (TUL).
http://blog.tsa.gov/2015/10/tsa-week...-firearms.html
I'm guessing the number is zero.
Nov 2, 2015, 11:30 am
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That sock monkey character, for example - rumor has it he had been seen in bad company. Guilt by association or something more? He was alleged to have been seen hanging out next to some arabic flash cards at the toy store and then he shows up at the checkpoint packing.
Draw your own conclusions, but me, I feel sooo much safer knowing that sock monkey isn't going to draw down on me halfway through my flight.
Nov 2, 2015, 11:31 am
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Nov 2, 2015, 11:37 am
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Nov 2, 2015, 11:43 am
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They grope my private parts and it's not sexual, it just neutralizes my bits for the duration of the flight.
Anything for safety.
Nov 2, 2015, 11:58 am
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Touching your privates makes them seem like perverts.