Teen 's gun - themed purse is banned by TSA . Apparel featuring gun designs also fall on prohibited items list . ` ` A design on a gun . As she was flying home after the recent holiday weekend , Virginia Gibbs ' gun-themed purse was flagged as a security risk by Transportation Security Administration officials at the Norfolk , Virginia , airport . How is that a federal crime ? '' teen asks .
Teen 's gun - themed purse is banned by TSA . Apparel featuring gun designs also fall on prohibited items list . ` ` A design on a gun . How is that a federal crime ? '' teen asks .