Blog Posts for 06 2018
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TSA Fourth of July Travel Tips 2018
Arrive Early: TSA is projecting one of the busiest Fourth of July travel periods on record! TSA officers will screen 28.3 million passengers and crew from June 28 – July 9, 2018.
TSA Week in Review - June 11th - 17th
As we approach Independence Day, it’s important to remember that fireworks are not allowed in either carry-on or checked bags. The fireworks pictured here are just some of the fireworks discovered recently.
TSA Week in Review - June 4th - 10th
This replica Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was in a traveler’s carry-on bag at the Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD).
TSA Week In Review: May 28th - June 3rd
TSA discovered 97 firearms in carry-on bags around the nation. Of the 97 firearms discovered, 77 were loaded and 36 had a round chambered.
TSA Week in Review - May 21st - 27th
TSA officers discovered 84 firearms in carry-on bags around the nation last week. Of the 84 firearms discovered, 70 were loaded and 31 had a round chambered.
TSA Week In Review - May 14th - 20th: 101 Firearms Discovered in Carry-on Bags
TSA discovered 101 firearms in carry-on bags around the nation last week. Of the 101 firearms discovered, 85 were loaded and 28 had a round chambered. Firearm possession laws vary by state and locality.
