NORFOLK, Va. — NORFOLK, Va. – Thanksgiving is three weeks away, and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at Norfolk International Airport has some important reminders to keep everyone safe while making your travels as smooth as possible.

On Thursday, TSA officials displayed hundreds of knives and tools that passengers brought to security checkpoints at ORF. It is said to have been a collection from the last two months.

Most of these items are said to be carried in checked baggage.

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As TSA put on a display of these weapons for members of the media, it drew the attention of travelers.

“I don’t know if it’s ignorance or arrogance in choosing to wear, but it’s the theater of safety. And we’re all safer if we comply,” said Linda Paulsen.

If travelers bring a knife or tool longer than seven inches in a carry-on or pocket, they have options at that point. They can put the item in a bag and check it out, return it to their vehicle, hand it over to a non-traveling companion; or voluntarily surrender it to TSA.

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So far this year, TSA has intercepted 33 guns at ORF.

“It’s a record,” said Jeffrey Horowitz, deputy director of federal security for the TSA. “Most of them by far are loaded and a lot of them have a round chamber in them.”

Horowitz added that many people say they didn’t know the gun was still in their bag. He recommends starting with an empty suitcase or bag. That way, you know exactly what’s in it.

Some items are questionable as to whether they can pass through security. He said if you can spread it, spray it, squeeze it, or pour it, it probably can’t go on the plane.

He says travelers with questions can get the MyTSA app or text “travel” to “ask TSA.”