Oh, and they didn't even get my name right.TSA Letter wrote: Dear XXXX:
On or about XX/XX/XXXX, X:XX:XX PM, while you were at Dallas/Fort Worth International, you presented
yourself and your accessible property for inspection. During the screening process a prohibited item (5
empty firearm magazines) was discovered. Your possession of this item violates 1540.111(a)(1) of the
Transportation Security Regulations.
Items such as these are not allowed on board an aircraft or in the sterile area of the airport without
authorization. Bringing prohibited items to the security screening checkpoint, even accidentally, lengthens
the security screening process, violates federal regulations and may, in serious or repeat cases, result in
monetary penalties and/or criminal prosecution. A list of permitted and prohibited items is available at
http://www.tsa.gov" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;.
At this time the Transportation Security Administration has determined that this Warning Notice
adequately addresses this incident. No further action is required on your part. We appreciate your future
compliance with all security measures.
Please note that this warning notice issued by TSA is separate from any other federal, state or local
criminal proceeding that may have been brought against you. Resolution of this matter with TSA
will not resolve any such criminal proceeding.
If you have questions or comments about this letter, please write to us via email at NOV.APO@dhs.gov'
However, if you are unable to contact TSA through this method you may also write to this office at the
below address:
DHS/TSA
NOV Program Office (TSA-801)
601 S. 126 Street
Arlington, VA 20598-680 I
Sincerely,
T. Sanchez
Deputy Assistant General Manager - Aviation Inspection & Program Oversight
Office of Security Operations - Compliance Programs
Department of Homeland Security/TSA
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- Mon Sep 19, 2011 11:28 pm
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Got my nasty-gram...
- Fri Apr 15, 2011 12:48 pm
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I'm wondering if I'll get a nasty-gram from them.TexasGal wrote:I am wondering if your personal info so carefully written down will be showing up on the terror watch list.
Flight back was no issue. 'Course, it's the government, so I'll be added to the terror watch list in about 10-12 years.
- Wed Apr 13, 2011 9:33 pm
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Tell me where on that link it says "magazines"? I think the whole thing is very vague.pbwalker wrote:http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/ ... ems.shtm#6
There are signs all over the place too...you can't even carry on shotgun chokes.
Do you know where you information went? They have name, address, number...on a blank piece of paper. And they know you own firearms.
http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/ ... _1666.shtm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
And ya...I guess "they" know, but the state should already know since I have a CHL. Oh well.
- Wed Apr 13, 2011 8:41 pm
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Don't put empty magazines in your carry on...
...TSA tends to freak out.
Had my gun all packed and locked in my suitcase along with the ammo and checked that in. I was using my range bag for my carry on and didn't think twice about the magazines. No bullets, no worries, not a working part of a firearm, right? Wrong.
Bag goes through the x-ray. Guy stops the whole line. Calls his line supervisor, who looks and then calls the shift supervisor. That in-duh-vidual then asks me if I was a hunter and if I had any clips in my bag. I said no, and I have 5 empty magazines in my bag. She then goes back and opens another x-ray to keep the security line moving, takes my bag and rummages through it (magazines are on outside pocket). I tell her where the magazines are, she takes them out and put the bag to the side, then takes me to the side and asks for ID. She then calls for a LEO AND then some head TSA supervisor who shows up in a suit &tie. LEO shows up and the same woman hands over the magazines to the LEO. LEO looks at them and goes, "They're unloaded." Looks at me, shrugs the shoulders as no big deal and leaves. TSA in-duh-vidual then jots down all my information on a blank piece of paper and asks for my phone number. Then her and the suit & tie guy places the magazines on a table, with a ruler, and takes pictures of them. Finally she informs me these are "firearm parts" and are banned from carry on. Ok, can I have them back to check in? She escorts me out and hands the magazines and my bag to me. I then put them in my bag and pay American Airlines the extra $35 for a second checked bag. I gleefully waved hello to the TSA supervisor as I went back through security and on my way to the gate.
Had my gun all packed and locked in my suitcase along with the ammo and checked that in. I was using my range bag for my carry on and didn't think twice about the magazines. No bullets, no worries, not a working part of a firearm, right? Wrong.
Bag goes through the x-ray. Guy stops the whole line. Calls his line supervisor, who looks and then calls the shift supervisor. That in-duh-vidual then asks me if I was a hunter and if I had any clips in my bag. I said no, and I have 5 empty magazines in my bag. She then goes back and opens another x-ray to keep the security line moving, takes my bag and rummages through it (magazines are on outside pocket). I tell her where the magazines are, she takes them out and put the bag to the side, then takes me to the side and asks for ID. She then calls for a LEO AND then some head TSA supervisor who shows up in a suit &tie. LEO shows up and the same woman hands over the magazines to the LEO. LEO looks at them and goes, "They're unloaded." Looks at me, shrugs the shoulders as no big deal and leaves. TSA in-duh-vidual then jots down all my information on a blank piece of paper and asks for my phone number. Then her and the suit & tie guy places the magazines on a table, with a ruler, and takes pictures of them. Finally she informs me these are "firearm parts" and are banned from carry on. Ok, can I have them back to check in? She escorts me out and hands the magazines and my bag to me. I then put them in my bag and pay American Airlines the extra $35 for a second checked bag. I gleefully waved hello to the TSA supervisor as I went back through security and on my way to the gate.