Every week, the TSA blogs about items (mostly weapons) that agents have confiscated at airports around the country, and the agency posts some of the crazier ones on its Instagram page. Below are the five most ridiculous items that were confiscated this month — at least according to us at Team TPG. As always, we’re grateful that the TSA remains diligent in preventing passengers from boarding aircraft with such dangerous weapons.1. Zap Self Defense CaneWhile canes are indeed allowed as carry-ons, canes that can deliver a shock of 1,000,000 volts are not. This ‘Zap Self Defense Cane’ was found in a passenger’s carry-on bag at the Kahului airport (OGG). Next time make sure the electrified cane is safely stowed in your checked luggage.
This should spark some conversation… It’s a mobility device. It’s a self-defense weapon. It’s not allowed in your carry-on property because it delivers 1,000,000 volts! Shocking, we know… This was discovered recently in a traveler’s carry-on property at the Kahului airport (OGG). A post shared by TSA (@tsa) on Mar 27, 2017 at 7:53pm PDT
- Dragon DaggerKnives of any kind aren’t allowed in carry-on bags, yet TSA seems to frequently find the sharp objects on passengers at security checkpoints. This knife stands out though for looking more at home in a Game of Thrones episode than at a US airport. This knife, featuring a dragon head handle, was found in a carry-on bag at Chicago’s O’Hare airport (ORD).
OK, I’ve been thoroughly entertained by many of your comments here on the TSA Instagram feed. Let’s see what you’ve got. #CaptionThis - It was discovered in a carry-on bag at Chicago O’Hare (ORD). Knives of any size are not allowed in carry-on bags. Please pack them in your checked bags. A post shared by TSA (@tsa) on Mar 22, 2017 at 11:12am PDT
- Spartan Hand GunPerhaps this person who attempted to carry on a Spartan hand gun was a big fan of 300 — but no matter how good-looking the gun is, you can’t carry them on. This handgun was found in a carry-on bag in Midland, Texas (MAF).
While firearms are prohibited in carry-on bags, you can pack them in your checked baggage, as long as you meet the packing guidelines: bit.ly/travelingwithfirearms. This firearm was discovered recently in a carry-on bag at Midland (MAF). #TSATravelTips A post shared by TSA (@tsa) on Mar 6, 2017 at 4:46pm PST
- A Whole Lot of GrenadesThe TSA had its hands full when this passenger attempted to carry on a bag that included live smoke grenades, inert practice grenades and three live ground burst simulators. These… goodies… were discovered in a soldier’s carry-on bag in Palm Springs (PSP) and while they’re used for military training, they’re definitely not allowed to fly commercial.Sign up for our daily newsletterEmail addressSign upI would like to subscribe to The Points Guy newsletters and special email promotions. The Points Guy will not share or sell your email. See privacy policy.
In addition to the live smoke grenades and inert practice grenade, what you’ve got here are 3 live ground burst simulators. Don’t think because these are simulators that they don’t pack a punch. They’re used to simulate battlefield noises. They start off with a loud scream and then BOOM! There a quite a few examples on YouTube if you’d like to see them in action. While great for military training, they’re not so safe on commercial aircraft. These were discovered in a soldier’s checked bag at Palm Springs (PSP). He says he didn’t know they were in his bag… A post shared by TSA (@tsa) on Mar 14, 2017 at 3:36pm PDT
- Grim Reaper Pocket KnifeIt seems that insignia on weapons was a hot trend for passengers this month — a passenger in Honolulu (HNL) attempted to bring along this utterly creepy pocket knife, complete with an engraved handle of Death, personified.
This super spooky Grim Reaper knife was discovered in a carry-on bag at Honolulu (HNL). It really knocks ‘em dead. All knives are not allowed in carry-on bags. Please pack them in your checked baggage. A post shared by TSA (@tsa) on Mar 2, 2017 at 8:26pm PST
What’s the strangest item you’ve seen at a TSA checkpoint?
This should spark some conversation… It’s a mobility device. It’s a self-defense weapon. It’s not allowed in your carry-on property because it delivers 1,000,000 volts! Shocking, we know… This was discovered recently in a traveler’s carry-on property at the Kahului airport (OGG). A post shared by TSA (@tsa) on Mar 27, 2017 at 7:53pm PDT
This should spark some conversation… It’s a mobility device. It’s a self-defense weapon. It’s not allowed in your carry-on property because it delivers 1,000,000 volts! Shocking, we know… This was discovered recently in a traveler’s carry-on property at the Kahului airport (OGG).
A post shared by TSA (@tsa) on Mar 27, 2017 at 7:53pm PDT
OK, I’ve been thoroughly entertained by many of your comments here on the TSA Instagram feed. Let’s see what you’ve got. #CaptionThis - It was discovered in a carry-on bag at Chicago O’Hare (ORD). Knives of any size are not allowed in carry-on bags. Please pack them in your checked bags. A post shared by TSA (@tsa) on Mar 22, 2017 at 11:12am PDT
OK, I’ve been thoroughly entertained by many of your comments here on the TSA Instagram feed. Let’s see what you’ve got. #CaptionThis - It was discovered in a carry-on bag at Chicago O’Hare (ORD). Knives of any size are not allowed in carry-on bags. Please pack them in your checked bags.
A post shared by TSA (@tsa) on Mar 22, 2017 at 11:12am PDT
While firearms are prohibited in carry-on bags, you can pack them in your checked baggage, as long as you meet the packing guidelines: bit.ly/travelingwithfirearms. This firearm was discovered recently in a carry-on bag at Midland (MAF). #TSATravelTips A post shared by TSA (@tsa) on Mar 6, 2017 at 4:46pm PST
While firearms are prohibited in carry-on bags, you can pack them in your checked baggage, as long as you meet the packing guidelines: bit.ly/travelingwithfirearms. This firearm was discovered recently in a carry-on bag at Midland (MAF). #TSATravelTips
A post shared by TSA (@tsa) on Mar 6, 2017 at 4:46pm PST
In addition to the live smoke grenades and inert practice grenade, what you’ve got here are 3 live ground burst simulators. Don’t think because these are simulators that they don’t pack a punch. They’re used to simulate battlefield noises. They start off with a loud scream and then BOOM! There a quite a few examples on YouTube if you’d like to see them in action. While great for military training, they’re not so safe on commercial aircraft. These were discovered in a soldier’s checked bag at Palm Springs (PSP). He says he didn’t know they were in his bag… A post shared by TSA (@tsa) on Mar 14, 2017 at 3:36pm PDT
In addition to the live smoke grenades and inert practice grenade, what you’ve got here are 3 live ground burst simulators. Don’t think because these are simulators that they don’t pack a punch. They’re used to simulate battlefield noises. They start off with a loud scream and then BOOM! There a quite a few examples on YouTube if you’d like to see them in action. While great for military training, they’re not so safe on commercial aircraft. These were discovered in a soldier’s checked bag at Palm Springs (PSP). He says he didn’t know they were in his bag…
A post shared by TSA (@tsa) on Mar 14, 2017 at 3:36pm PDT
This super spooky Grim Reaper knife was discovered in a carry-on bag at Honolulu (HNL). It really knocks ‘em dead. All knives are not allowed in carry-on bags. Please pack them in your checked baggage. A post shared by TSA (@tsa) on Mar 2, 2017 at 8:26pm PST
This super spooky Grim Reaper knife was discovered in a carry-on bag at Honolulu (HNL). It really knocks ‘em dead. All knives are not allowed in carry-on bags. Please pack them in your checked baggage.
A post shared by TSA (@tsa) on Mar 2, 2017 at 8:26pm PST
