‘Guns Up’ Salute by Texas Tech Student Draws Unwanted Attention of TSA
A Texas Tech University sophomore got caught up in school spirit and made the “guns up” salute with her hands at an airport.
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Loaded Guns, Inert Grenades, Throw Star Among Top Confiscated Items at Airports in 2017
Festively wrapped narcotics, loaded guns, inert grenades and “Satan’s” pizza cutter are among the top 10 items confiscated at U.S. airport in 2017.
TSA Failures Undermine Passenger Safety on Airplanes
From missing weapons carried onto commercial aircraft by travelers to poor vetting and training of airport screeners, the TSA is failing in its mission “in many ways” to keep flyers safe, argues The Hill opinion contributor Martin Schwartz.
Another Record Year for Number of Firearms Confiscated at U.S. Airports
More firearms were confiscated at U.S. airports than any previous year, exceeding a record set last year.
Hunter Prevented from Shipping Dead Cougar in Luggage on Airplane
A hunter’s plans to send a dead cougar home in his luggage on an airplane from Las Vegas hit a snag.
TSA Miserably Fails to Detect Weapons at Airports, Alarming Congress
Undercover tests revealed that TSA failed to detect test weapons about 80% of the time, uncovering a slew of “vulnerabilities” at security checkpoints at multiple airports nationwide.
Record Number of Guns Expected to Be Confiscated at Airport Checkpoints in 2017
The TSA is on pace to seize a record-high number of firearms this year, saying the increase is due to an increase in air travelers.
Appeals Court Dismisses Case Against Ill-Tempered TSA Supervisor
TSA screeners at airport security checkpoints have such an important job that they cannot always be sued for failing to behave properly, a federal appeals court in Philadelphia ruled Tuesday.