There's quite the assortment of items that get left behind at the TSA checkpoint at many airports.

Clarlene Stewart, volunteer greeter at the Springfield- Branson National Airport, saw some of these items and said, "Nunchucks and knives, I know that some people really don't want to part with their knives, but you have to if you're going to be flying."

As a greeter, Stewart has had the chance to see many friendly faces go through the airport, but is still confused on the items that they bring up to the TSA checkpoint.

"It just seems impossible to me that people would not be aware that these things would not be aware that these things just would not be appropriate things to take on an airplane!" Stewart said.

Despite the confusion, Stewart also understands the frustrations that can come with having an item taken away before boarding for your flight. Because of this, she has kept items kept them safe for passengers while they are away.

"Nobody wants to part with something that's near and dear to them, or something that they've carried for many, many years, and then all of a sudden it becomes prohibited," Stewart said.

Airlines do allow you to travel with many of these items including

firearms and tools.

Mark Howell, TSA Regional Spokesperson, said, "We understand that a lot of people carry those things for self defense They're in your purse or on your person for a reason: to keep you safe. You just need to remember to move those from your carry on bag or your purses into your check bag for safety of everybody on the aircraft. We don't want those to come through the checkpoint. So, make sure you move them from your carry on bag or your purse on to your bag for your flight. Once you get back, you can move it back out."

Things like liquids and aerosols can go with you on the plane within guidelines as well.

" We call it the 3-1-1 rule. 3.4 oz liquids in a 1 quart size bag, one per passenger. If you do that,you're ok. Any larger size liquids need to go in your check bag."

TSA says that for each prohibited item can take the same length of time to clear as another passenger.

"You can imagine, in an airport like Springfield, where we may only have one or two lanes, that's going to affect operations, that's going to slow things down for everybody," Howell said.

So, to minimize the time it takes to get on your flight, the advice was the same.

"Maybe you just bought a new bottle of perfume or cologne or something and you have to give it up. So, the best thing to do is to just not have it in the first place," said.

TSA suggests that if you have questions on any items that you go to their website: https://www.tsa.gov. If you go to their "What Can I Bring?" tab you can search for specific limitations on items. You can also search "Ask TSA" on Facebook or Twitter for a response to a description or picture of a specific item.