Man Stopped by TSA As Gun Seen on X-Ray—but There’s a Twist
Summary
A man flying from Hawaii was stopped by TSA agents after an X-ray showed what looked like two guns in his carry-on bag. It turned out to be a wall hanging with plastic guns that his father had given him, and the situation was quickly cleared up.Key Facts
- The man is Dr. Jay Calvert, a plastic surgeon from Beverly Hills.
- TSA agents found the X-ray of his bag suspicious because it showed two gun-like objects.
- The objects were part of a wall hanging with plastic guns and the words, “We Don't Call 911.”
- Realistic replica firearms are banned from carry-on luggage but may be allowed in checked bags.
- TSA agents opened Calvert’s bag, discovered the non-metal wall hanging, and resolved the situation.
- TSA stops many firearms at airport checkpoints, with 6,678 guns intercepted in 2024 so far.
- Toy guns are usually allowed, but items that look very real may be stopped.
- Replica explosives are banned in all luggage types by TSA.
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