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LAX shooter pleads guilty to murdering TSA officer

Paul Ciancia pleaded guilty to 11 counts related to his shooting spree that resulted in the death of an officer with the TSA and the injuring of three others.

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TSA: Gun-packing travelers break record

The Transportation Security Administration announced that it broke the record for the number of firearms seized in carry-on bags across the country.

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TSA sees record-breaking week of weapons

The last record was set in May 2016 with 68 firearms, but last week the TSA found 74 guns in carry-on bags.

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3D printed gun discovered at Reno airport

TSA officers at the Reno airport discovered a .22-caliber pistol at the security gate on Aug. 4. The image of the gun assembled from 3D printed parts was of a small revolver.

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TSA has record-breaking week, confiscates 73 guns from carry-ons

Of the 73, 68 were loaded and 27 were chambered. The most popular caliber was .380, followed by 9mm and .40.

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TSA foils fashionista’s plan to board plane with gun-themed stilettos

Along with a photo of the footwear in question, the TSA sent out a “friendly reminder” that realistic replica firearms are not permitted past checkpoints.

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Retired TSA bomb dogs need homes (5 pics)

The Transportation Security Administration is retiring some of their bomb-sniffing dogs and the agency is hoping there are good people out there to take them in.

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