Before we jump straight into the numbers, let\u2019s take a look back at 2019! We started the year off with an extended government shutdown, during which TSA officers showed up to work even though they knew they weren\u2019t being paid. It was inspiring to see communities across the country coming together to support federal employees.<\/span><\/p>\n TSA<\/a> saw the\u00a0highest volumes of passengers ever during the spring break travel period of 2019.\u00a0May 24 became our busiest day on record with 2,792,525 passengers and crew members screened. That record was swiftly broken on\u00a0July 7 when we saw the busiest Fourth of July holiday weekend. That record was again broken on\u00a0December 1 when TSA screened 2,870,764 passengers and crew members!<\/span><\/p>\n And if you haven\u2019t heard, our\u00a0Instagram account now has one million followers.<\/span><\/p>\n We welcomed\u00a019 new airlines to TSA Pre\u2713\u00ae<\/a>\u00a0during 2019, and\u00a0established<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0hosted the first-ever meeting of the Surface Transportation Security Advisory Committee<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n 2020 is shaping up to be a challenging year for TSA with\u00a0REAL ID enforcement starting on October 1, 2020<\/a>. If you don\u2019t have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification you won\u2019t be able to fly, so please go get your documents together and head to the DMV!<\/span><\/p>\n And now for what everyone has been waiting for:\u00a04,432<\/strong>\u00a0firearms were found at airport security checkpoints in 2019. Unfortunately, that is a record high that averages to\u00a085.2<\/strong>\u00a0firearms per week OR\u00a012.1<\/strong>\u00a0firearms per day. That\u2019s a\u00a05% increase\u00a0<\/strong>in firearm discoveries compared to 2018\u2019s total of 4,239.<\/span><\/p>\n Please don\u2019t pack your firearm in your carry-on bag and please check your bags before heading to the airport. It can be an expensive lesson to learn, with civil penalties up to $13,333 per violation, or worse, you could be arrested. If you do want to travel with your firearm,\u00a0here are the rules<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n See all firearm discoveries in 2019.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Above are just some of the items passengers attempted to conceal from TSA<\/a> officers in 2019. Don\u2019t attempt to sneak prohibited items past TSA officers<\/a>. Doing so can lead to strong civil penalties and possible arrest. I have a great money-saving tip for those of you who want to travel with your knife, razor blades, ammunition or firearms; pack them in your checked bag. The fee to check a bag is a heck of a lot cheaper than the civil penalty you\u2019ll pay when you get caught.<\/span><\/p>\n Let me cut to the chase, sharp knives aren\u2019t allowed in your carry-on bag. Getting to the point, you can pack them in your checked bag \u2013 even those samurai swords and throwing stars. We just ask that you secure any blades to prevent accidental injury to those who must handle your bag.<\/span><\/p>\n All of us at TSA are wishing you a happy and healthy new year. Our mission at TSA<\/strong> is to make sure you get to your destination safely by keeping dangerous items off planes. The most common explanation we hear from travelers for prohibited items is, \u201cI forgot it was in my bag.\u201d Don\u2019t be that person. Save yourself some money and embarrassment by thoroughly checking your bags for prohibited items before heading to the airpor<\/a>t.<\/span><\/p>\n Be prepared! For a list of prohibited items<\/a>, be sure to use the\u00a0What Can I Bring?<\/a>\u00a0tool. If you have questions about the security process, reach out to AskTSA on\u00a0Twitter\u00a0or\u00a0Facebook. Our AskTSA team will happily answer even the most outlandish travel-related questions.<\/span><\/p>\n Be sure to follow us @TSA on\u00a0Twitter\u00a0and\u00a0Instagram\u00a0and like us on\u00a0Facebook.<\/span><\/p>\n Original Post: TSA here<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Firearms Discovered at TSA checkpoints in 2019 Before we jump straight into the numbers, let\u2019s take a look back at 2019! We started the year off with an extended government shutdown, during which TSA officers showed up to work even though they knew they weren\u2019t being paid. It was inspiring to see communities across the country coming together to support federal employees. TSA saw the\u00a0highest volumes of passengers ever during the spring break travel period of 2019.\u00a0May 24 became our … <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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