This week in TSA history starting January 1, 2016
Jan 11, 2016, 12:53 pm
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This week in TSA history starting January 1, 2016
And away we go with a new year of baloney sandwiches....and one shock absorber
TSA Week in Review: January 1–7
http://blog.tsa.gov/2016/01/tsa-week...der-smoke.html
TSA Week in Review: January 1–7
- 37 firearms were discovered this week in carry-on bags
- Two canisters of black powder were discovered in a checked bag at Oakland (OAK), and a one-pound bottle of gunpowder was discovered in a checked bag at Cincinnati (CVG)
- Two live smoke grenades and ammunition were detected in a checked bag at San Diego (SAN)
- A gas-powered chain saw emitting fuel vapors was discovered in a checked bag at Chicago O’Hare (ORD)
- A four-inch knife was detected in the right thigh area of a traveler during advanced imaging screening at Boston (BOS).
- A used gas-powered automotive shock absorber was detected in a checked bag at Chicago O’Hare (ORD).
- 19 knives were discovered in a traveler's carry-on bag at IAH and various other knives were discovered in carry-on bags at BNA, MSO, SAN DAL, GDK, BDL, SJU and BNA.
http://blog.tsa.gov/2016/01/tsa-week...der-smoke.html
Jan 11, 2016, 3:59 pm
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Well, it just goes to show that we air travellers are getting smarter about having "contraband" in our carry-on bags (with the exception of firearms, knives, and the pocket knife discovered in the traveller's <**GASP**> pocket 
). At least now we are smart enough to realize that the truely dangerous stuff like power tools, smoke grenades and shock absorbers should be checked... 
!
). At least now we are smart enough to realize that the truely dangerous stuff like power tools, smoke grenades and shock absorbers should be checked... !
Jan 11, 2016, 10:08 pm
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Jan 11, 2016, 10:34 pm
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Jan 18, 2016, 11:25 am
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TSA Week in Review: January 8-14, 2016
So was it an A, B or C cup knife <ducking>
http://blog.tsa.gov/2016/01/tsa-week...uary-8-14.html
- 46 firearms were discovered this week in carry-on bags
- An inert grenade was detected in a carry-on bag this week at Chicago O’Hare (ORD).
- A 3-inch folding knife was discovered in a Nashville (BNA) traveler’s bra after being screening with advanced imaging technology.
- Throwing stars and knives were discovered at DAL, MEM, BOI, MEM and LAS
- 9mm rounds were discovered in a carry-on bag at EWN.
http://blog.tsa.gov/2016/01/tsa-week...uary-8-14.html
Jan 18, 2016, 11:28 am
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Quote:
Originally Posted by goalie
I think you mean years, right?
No, Friendly Skies ask how many Terry Wrist found last week so I answered using the same time unit.
We all know that 52 weeks in every year that TSA has infested our airports totals the number of years that Terry Wrist have alluded TSA.
Originally Posted by goalie
I think you mean years, right?
No, Friendly Skies ask how many Terry Wrist found last week so I answered using the same time unit.
We all know that 52 weeks in every year that TSA has infested our airports totals the number of years that Terry Wrist have alluded TSA.
Jan 18, 2016, 11:48 am
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So was it an A, B or C cup knife <ducking>
http://blog.tsa.gov/2016/01/tsa-week...uary-8-14.html
- 46 firearms were discovered this week in carry-on bags
- An inert grenade was detected in a carry-on bag this week at Chicago O’Hare (ORD).
- A 3-inch folding knife was discovered in a Nashville (BNA) traveler’s bra after being screening with advanced imaging technology.
- Throwing stars and knives were discovered at DAL, MEM, BOI, MEM and LAS
- 9mm rounds were discovered in a carry-on bag at EWN.
http://blog.tsa.gov/2016/01/tsa-week...uary-8-14.html
Unless it was a very unusual knife indeed (ceramic?), the WMD or a hand-wand would also have detected the knife hidden in the bra. I'm guessing that it was a metal knife or TSA would have used the occasion to point out the (alleged) superiority of the NoS.
Every time I see 'inert grenade', I assume it's a bottle of expensive perfume and some TSO just got lucky.
Jan 18, 2016, 12:21 pm
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(bolding mine)
Unless it was a very unusual knife indeed (ceramic?), the WMD or a hand-wand would also have detected the knife hidden in the bra. I'm guessing that it was a metal knife or TSA would have used the occasion to point out the (alleged) superiority of the NoS.
Every time I see 'inert grenade', I assume it's a bottle of expensive perfume and some TSO just got lucky.
Unless it was a very unusual knife indeed (ceramic?), the WMD or a hand-wand would also have detected the knife hidden in the bra. I'm guessing that it was a metal knife or TSA would have used the occasion to point out the (alleged) superiority of the NoS.
Every time I see 'inert grenade', I assume it's a bottle of expensive perfume and some TSO just got lucky.
Jan 27, 2016, 10:20 am
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TSA Week in Review: January 15 - 21
Nothing to see here, please move along....
http://blog.tsa.gov/2016/01/tsa-week...ary-15-21.html
- 51 firearms were discovered last week in carry-on bags
- Knives were discovered in carry-on bags at PVD, ORD and PHX
http://blog.tsa.gov/2016/01/tsa-week...ary-15-21.html
Jan 29, 2016, 3:53 pm
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I have gas filled shocks, and even gas filled Moton two way adjustable shocks with remote canisters. But never heard of a "gas POWERED shock"
Image looks like an Arnot AS2246, which is a Mercedes air suspension system- it is only pressurized when connected in the car. Id guess that they saw the warning label (which is on the product prior to being placed in the car) and just confiscated it. $500 item, gone.
I feel safer.
Jan 29, 2016, 4:25 pm
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What is a gas powered automotive shock absorber?
I have gas filled shocks, and even gas filled Moton two way adjustable shocks with remote canisters. But never heard of a "gas POWERED shock"
Image looks like an Arnot AS2246, which is a Mercedes air suspension system- it is only pressurized when connected in the car. Id guess that they saw the warning label (which is on the product prior to being placed in the car) and just confiscated it. $500 item, gone.
I feel safer.
I have gas filled shocks, and even gas filled Moton two way adjustable shocks with remote canisters. But never heard of a "gas POWERED shock"
Image looks like an Arnot AS2246, which is a Mercedes air suspension system- it is only pressurized when connected in the car. Id guess that they saw the warning label (which is on the product prior to being placed in the car) and just confiscated it. $500 item, gone.
I feel safer.
Feb 1, 2016, 8:59 am
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TSA Week in Review: January 22 - 28
BREAKING NEWS: No bear repellant was found this week but remember kids, nevah evan poke the bayah
http://blog.tsa.gov/2016/01/tsa-week...ary-22-28.html
- 38 firearms were discovered this week in carry-on bags
- Three inert grenades were discovered this week-two were found in carry-on bags at Atlanta (ATL) & Albuquerque (ALB) and one was found in a checked bag at Las Vegas (LAS)
- Various knives and throwing stars were discovered at JFK, DTW, DAL, BWI, BOI, BWI, DTW, PHX, ORD and SJC
http://blog.tsa.gov/2016/01/tsa-week...ary-22-28.html
Feb 1, 2016, 11:11 am
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BREAKING NEWS: No bear repellant was found this week but remember kids, nevah evan poke the bayah
http://blog.tsa.gov/2016/01/tsa-week...ary-22-28.html
- 38 firearms were discovered this week in carry-on bags
- Three inert grenades were discovered this week-two were found in carry-on bags at Atlanta (ATL) & Albuquerque (ALB) and one was found in a checked bag at Las Vegas (LAS)
- Various knives and throwing stars were discovered at JFK, DTW, DAL, BWI, BOI, BWI, DTW, PHX, ORD and SJC
http://blog.tsa.gov/2016/01/tsa-week...ary-22-28.html