TSA intercepts nearly 7,000 firearms at airports

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.
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.
TSA found over 6,600 guns at airports last year and most of them were loaded
More than 6,600 firearms were intercepted at airport security checkpoints in the year and nearly all of them were loaded, the Transportation Safety Administration said.
IAH ranks among top 10 airports for firearm discoveries, TSA says
Despite the law, travelers continue to bring guns to airports across the country. In 2024, the Transportation Security Administration intercepted 272 firearms at security checkpoint at George Bush Intercontinental Airport,
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.
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.
TSA intercepted nearly 7K firearms at US airports in 2024, with DFW near the top
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced Wednesday it had intercepted 6,678 firearms at airport security throughout 2024. This is down
Nearly 450 guns seized at Atlanta’s airport by TSA in 2024, here’s how to legally fly with them
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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.
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.
Gun confiscations down at Pittsburgh International Airport last year
The annual number of guns Transportation Security Administration officers confiscated at Pennsylvania and Pittsburgh airports dropped in 2024, TSA officials announced. TSA stopped 42 handguns at Pittsburgh International Airport’s security checkpoint last year,
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Make sure guns and other banned items aren't in carry-ons, TSA says
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