What indicators might suggest someone is attempting to conceal a weapon during boarding?

• A. Large coats in warm weather, bulging pockets or items, or avoidance of screening; report to security and follow screening procedures.
• B. Wearing bulky clothing in warm weather, bulging pockets, or avoidance of screening.
• C. Carrying only a small handbag.
• D. Having a conversation loudly with crew members.

Answer: (A)

Recognizing potential attempts to conceal a weapon hinges on noticing clothing and screening behavior that seem aimed at hiding or bypassing security. Indicators like wearing large coats in warm weather, bulging pockets or items, and avoiding screening are red flags because they suggest someone is trying to hide something or dodge the security check. When screening is avoided, it directly interrupts the protective process designed to detect weapons, so reporting these cues to security and following the established screening procedures is the correct course of action. This ensures trained professionals assess the situation and determine the appropriate steps.

Carrying a small handbag or having a loud conversation with crew members aren’t reliable signals of concealment. They don’t inherently indicate an attempt to hide a weapon or bypass security in the same way, so they aren’t treated as the primary indicators requiring security reporting.