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The TSA intercepted more than 6,000 firearms at airports last year — and 94% were loaded
The TSA detected an average of more than 18 firearms a day at airport security checkpoints. Incidents have more than doubled since 2015.
IAH ranks among top 10 airports for firearm discoveries, TSA says
George Bush Intercontinental Airport ranked among the top 10 airports for the number of firearms the Transportation Security Administration intercepted in 2024.
TSA Stopped 6,678 Guns At Airport Checkpoints In 2024—And 94% Were Loaded
The volume of firearms intercepted at U.S. airports has surged 152% over the past decade. The TSA sees a connection to the rise of permitless carry laws.
Number of guns found at CT airports up in 2024, New England sees decline overall, TSA says
Travelers at Bradley International Airport were found with more guns in 2024 than recent years, despite an overall decline in the region, the TSA said.
Nearly 450 guns seized at Atlanta’s airport by TSA in 2024
The TSA wants travelers to know that yes, you can fly with your firearms, but there’s a right way and a wrong way to do it.
TSA Found More Than 6,600 Firearms At Airport Checkpoints In 2024
More than 6,600 firearms were detected at airport security checkpoints by the Transportation Security Administration in 2024, and about 94% were loaded with ammunition.
3 handguns intercepted at Lehigh Valley airport in 2024, TSA says
The U.S. Transportation Security Administration says the number of firearms seized at Lehigh Valley International Airport rose to three in 2024 from one in 2023.
TSA intercepts nearly 7,000 firearms at airports in 2024
TSA intercepted 6,678 firearms at airport checkpoints in 2024, a slight decrease from 2023. 94% were loaded. HOUSTON — In a slight decrease from the previous year, the Transportation Security Administration said its agents intercepted 6,678 firearms at airport security checkpoints across the United States in 2024.
The number of guns caught by TSA at Milwaukee's airport drops for third year
Sixteen firearms were intercepted in 2024 by TSA officers at Milwaukee's Mitchell International Airport security checkpoints. That's down from 2023.
TSA intercepted nearly 7K firearms at US airports in 2024, with DFW near the top
Passengers brought firearms to U.S. airports in droves last year, new Transportation Security Administration data showed Wednesday, with many of those incidents happening at Texas checkpoints. The agency intercepted 6,
Guns found on travelers at Pennsylvania airports decreased in 2024: TSA
The number of firearms found on travelers at Pennsylvania airports decreased slightly in 2024, the Transportation Security Administration reported Wednesday.
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TSA urges travelers to secure guns properly when flying
TSA urges travelers to secure guns properly when flying as Atlanta is still number one in the nation for firearms ...
The Wildest Things TSA Says It Seized In 2024
Usually, when you get held up going through security at the airport, it’s because some dingus wants to fight about whether or ...
TSA reports decreases in undeclared guns found
FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports that the TSA reported that the number of weapons confiscated from passengers at security gates ...
Time Is Running Out for REAL ID as TSA Publishes Final Ruling on Deadline
A spokesperson for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) previously told Newsweek: "TSA is working to avoid checkpoint delays by encouraging all travelers to obtain a REAL ID compliant ID ...
Here’s the Best Stuff TSA Confiscated in 2024
Friends, did you know the TSA was fun? That’s right, the same organization that ushers you through metal detectors and scans ...
2024 Year in Review: TSA highlights a banner year of record passenger volumes, customer service improvements and technology enhancements
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) marked another successful year, making significant strides to improve ...
TSA announces REAL ID enforcement
Starting May 7, 2025, travelers must have a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license to board domestic flights or access certain ...