TSA Warns Travelers About Stuffing Popular July 4 Item in Their Socks. Yes, Really

The Transportation Security Administration isn't your typical stuffy bureaucratic agency.

Just check out their X page, where whoever is running the page seems to be having a lot of fun while imparting useful tips to travelers.

First, TSA warned people not to stuff animals down their pants before navigating through security checkpoints (they probably meant stuffed animals, but it was a little hard to tell.)

And now, TSA is warning travelers not to try stuffing sparklers in their socks while traveling. TSA made the quip in a series of warnings on X about trying to travel with fireworks of any sort.

"Fireworks don’t belong in your bags. We’ve seen bottle rockets in backpacks and sparklers in socks (yes, really). If your bags start crackling, hissing, or chanting “U.S.A.” you’re doing it wrong. #PackSmart," TSA Admonished on July 3.

Fireworks don’t belong in your bags. We’ve seen bottle rockets in backpacks and sparklers in socks (yes, really).
If your bags start crackling, hissing, or chanting “U.S.A.” you’re doing it wrong. #PackSmart pic.twitter.com/Y6Tij925TC

— TSA (@TSA) July 3, 2025

TSA wasn't done there. "One of the best ways to avoid delays at the airport is to not pack anything that says 'WARNING EXPLOSIVE' on it (like this good catch at LAX). All fireworks are prohibited. Please, please, please, pack smart. Thank you," the agency wrote on July 3.

TSA also warned people to follow the rules on alcohol.

"Traveling with alcohol? Let’s break it down before things get shaken OR stirred. Mini bottles ≤ 3.4 oz – OK in carry-on liquids bag. Up to 5L of 24-70% ABV in checked bags Over 70% ABV? That’s a hard pass, too lit for takeoff," TSA wrote.

The agency weighed in one more time on sparklers on July 3.

"Ready to spark some family fun this summer? Fireworks, sparklers, & anything that goes  are a no-go in both carry-on and checked bags. Pack snacks, not sparks. Still not sure what flies?"

"Text “SPARKZ” to 275-872 and @AskTSA can shed a light on your travel questions," the agency wrote.

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