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 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. There seems to be a connection to the rise of permitless carry laws.
Nearly 450 guns seized at Atlanta’s airport by TSA in 2024, here’s how to legally fly with them
You can fly with unloaded firearms in a locked hard-sided container in your checked baggage only, not in your carry-on bags.
'People claim they forgot': TSA handgun interceptions at WV airports drop in 2024
Transportation Security Administration officers intercepted 10 handguns at West Virginia airport security checkpoints during 2024 — five fewer than were stopped in 2023. The statewide decrease mirrored a nationwide drop in TSA handgun interceptions in 2024,
TSA intercepts 6,678 firearms at airport security checkpoints in 2024
During 2024, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) intercepted a total of 6,678 firearms at airport security checkpoints, preventing them from getting into the secure areas of the airport and onboard aircraft.
TSA reveals top unusual finds at airport security checkpoints in 2024
The Transportation Security Administration released the "top catches" from 2024 with prohibited items found by agents across the country. See some tips for travelers.
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.
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: 3 handguns seized at Lehigh Valley airport in 2024; statewide, fewer guns found
Three handguns were found at checkpoints at Lehigh Valley International Airport last year, an increase from one found the year prior, the TSA said. Statewide, the Transportation Security Administration saw a slight decrease in guns caught at airports statewide,
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 ...
Security screeners at San Francisco International Airport protest for better pay
Security screeners employed by a private security company to work at SFO aired out their grievances on Thursday by picketing ...
Southwest Airlines pilot accused of DUI is arrested at Georgia airport before flight
A Southwest Airlines pilot was arrested at a Georgia airport and accused of DUI on Wednesday. A Transportation Security ...
TSA continued to prevent travelers from bringing firearms onto PA flights
WILKES-BARRE — Transportation Security Administration officers this week said the agency continued to intercept firearms at Pennsylvania airport security checkpoints last year. TSA officers stopped 97 ...
Starting May 2025, your driver’s license won’t be enough for air travel
This week, after years of delays, the Transportation Security Administration announced that federal agencies will begin ...
Real ID rules start May 7; Travelers urged to get compliant IDs to avoid delays
WASHINGTON (7News) — The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has published a final rule on REAL ID enforcement - and ...
Organizations given flexibility for REAL ID enforcement, TSA says
The Transportation Security Administration announced Monday that the REAL ID requirement has a final deadline with some added, optional flexibility.
Newark Liberty International Airport lands on TSA's unusual finds top 10 list
Transportation Security Administration released the top 10 list of unexpected items found throughout the year with New Jersey ...