Blog Posts for 2018
TSA Week in Review: December 10 - 16
TSA screened 14.6 million passengers and discovered 78 firearms in carry-on bags at airports from Dec. 10 through 16.
AskTSA: Your Holiday Travel Questions Answered
Stepping onto the plane, you’re greeted by smiling flight attendants wearing Santa hats. You slide into your seat, excitedly snap your seatbelt and exhale deeply, thankful that you made it through the security checkpoint with ease.
TSA Week in Review: December 1 - 9
TSA screened 17.7 million passengers and discovered 93 firearms in carry-on bags at 65 airports from Dec. 1 through 9.
TSA Week in Review: November 19 - 30
TSA screened 26.8 million passengers and discovered 122 firearms in carry-on bags at 68 airports from Nov. 19 through 30.
TSA Week in Review: November 12 - 18
TSA screened 15.6 million passengers and discovered 78 firearms in carry-on bags at 46 airports from Nov. 12 through 18.
2018 Thanksgiving Holiday Travel Tips: Your Questions Answered
This holiday season will be a busy one.
TSA Week in Review: November 1 - 11
TSA discovered a total of 139 firearms in carry-on bags at 70 airports from Nov. 1 through 11.
TSA Month in Review: October 2018
In October 2018, TSA discovered a total of 358 firearms in carry-on bags at 105 airports. Of these, 300 were loaded and 133 had a chambered round.
The Passing of TSA's Curtis “Blogger Bob” Burns
TSA mourns the loss of Curtis Robert Burns, or as most of you know him, Blogger Bob, who passed away yesterday. His death is a shock and the enormity of his loss can only be imagined at this time. He loved this agency.
TSA Week In Review: September 24th - 30th
TSA discovered 91 firearms in carry-on bags around the nation from September 24th through the 30th. Of the 91 firearms discovered, 81 were loaded and 38 had a round chambered. Firearm possession laws vary by state and locality.
