Prohibited Items

The following items are prohibited within the ticketed viewing areas at the U.S. Capitol:

• Firearms and ammunition (either real or simulated)
• Explosives of any kind (including fireworks)
• Knives, blades, or sharp objects (of any length), including pocket or hand tools, such as the “Leatherman”
• Mace and/or pepper spray
• Sticks, poles, or sign supports
• Packages, backpacks, large bags, suitcases
• Thermoses or coolers
• Strollers
• Umbrellas
• Laser pointers
• Signs or posters
• Animals (other than service animals)
• Alcoholic beverages
• Aerosol sprays
• Glass containers
• Air horns
• Non-ADA portable chairs
• Other items that may pose a threat to the security of the event as determined by and at the discretion of the security screeners.