This Instagram account shares some of the most horrifying things people try to bring onto flights — and it might make you not want to fly again by Eugene Kim on Oct 3, 2015, 10:53 AM Advertisement
 People are bringing more firearms onto flights than ever before: the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) says it confiscated 67 firearms from airline passengers in the week that ended Sept. 18, a new weekly record. But that won’t come as a surprise if you’ve been following the TSA’s Instagram account, which launched in 2013 and has over 343,000 followers. Some of the craziest things people tried to sneak in to their bags include throwing stars, inert grenades, and in some cases, an old bazooka round. Check out all the horrifying weapons people tried to bring along on their flight. SEE ALSO: If you're single, these are the 10 best cities to find new love Loaded firearm  TSA: "This loaded firearm was discovered in a carry-on bag at the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX). This is one of the 67 firearms discovered in carry-on bags last week. 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."
Throwing knives  TSA: "These throwing knives and holster were discovered in a carry-on bag at the Austin–Bergstrom International Airport (AUS). While all knives are prohibited from being transported in carry-on bags, they may be packed in checked baggage."
An axe  TSA: "These were discovered recently in carry-on bags at the MBS International Airport (MBS), and Dallas Love Field (DAL). Hatchets and all tools longer than seven inches must be placed in checked baggage."
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