Traveler Stopped At BWI Checkpoint With Firearm-Shaped Accessories

A passenger at BWI Marshall Airport was delayed getting to her flight Monday when footwear and bracelets in her carry-on drew the attention of Transportation Security Administration officers.

Shoes and bracelets that are less than ideal to wear or bring to a @TSA checkpoint. These delayed a traveler at BWI. pic.twitter.com/tZiFkwCBLf — TSAmedia_LisaF (@TSAmedia_LisaF) February 29, 2016

The high heels looked like pistols and the bracelets look like ammunition, more than enough reason for TSA officers to pay attention. The spokeswoman went on to tweet that realistic replica firearms and ammunition are not permitted past TSA checkpoints.

As for the traveler, the spokeswoman said in an email that officers told her she could put them in a checked bag. She went to her check-in counter, but there wasn't enough time for her to check the items, so she came back to the checkpoint and left the items with the TSA.