I currently work at an airport which is owned and operated by the city. Besides TSA there are Public Safety Officers, and the customs folks. The Public Officers work for the city. Being as I'm a city employee I'm not allowed to carry any weapon on city property. It does'nt matter that I have a concealed carry license. If you're not a city employee you can carry anywhere you want to except in the secured areas. (If it's concealed and you are licensed) So if you are not going to go through any check points you don't have to worry. Only ticketed people are allowed past check points. Checked baggage is inspected at the ticket counters and carry-on is done at the secure area check point. I don't think you have anything to worry about. You seem to have a good grip on the situation, by understanding that you're the one that screwed up. The TSA and officers were just doing their job. No system is perfect. If the hassles of getting checked and searched will save a life I'm all for it. If any of you ever get stopped for any reason, just cooperate completely. The ones that have the biggest problems are those that get mad and shoot off their mouths.