An assortment of prohibited items in air travel was put on display in Birmingham.The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced a variety of confiscated items were seized at the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport in recent times.Some of those items included a metal rake, bats, an axe, a drill, brass knuckles and more.The TSA offered these tips to help make your airport visit as easy as possible:Plan your parking location earlyLeave prohibited items like knives and large tools at home or check your bagNever bring a gun, ammunition or magazines to the security checkpointEmpty your pockets and put phones, change, wallets into your carry-on, rather than a bin.To see TSA's list of acceptable times to carry on a plane, and which are prohibited, click here.