Scary Weapons Passengers Have Tried to Sneak Past the TSA

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#TSAGoodCatch - This #bejeweled lipstick stun gun was discovered in a carry-on bag at the Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). All stun guns are prohibited from being packed in carry-on bags or carried on your person.

A photo posted by TSA (@tsa) on Apr 20, 2016 at 4:25pm PDT

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Ok, this one isn’t a weapon, and it’s not illegal, but it’s definitely a head-turner.

 

Talk about deadheading... This crusty ol' chap is actually a prop from the #TexasChainsawMassacre movie. He was brought through a checkpoint at the Atlanta (#ATL) International Airport, where as you can see, he was screened and sent on his jolly way. #TSAOnTheJob

A photo posted by TSA (@tsa) on May 15, 2016 at 3:41pm PDT