TSA detects 78 firearms at IND airport

TSA detects 78 firearms at IND airport in 2024, down from 95 in 2023
The Transportation Security Administration announced on Friday that they stopped 78 handguns at security checkpoints within Indianapolis International Airport in 2024. The TSA called this “…a significant decrease from the all-time high of 95 [firearms] detected” in 2023.
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.
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: Sky Harbor ranks third in U.S. for most firearms discovered at security checkpoints
Phoenix Sky Harbor is near the top of a nationwide list the airport doesn't want to be a part of. According to TSA, Sky Harbor ranked third for most firearms intercepted at security 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: 49 firearms seized at Mississippi airports in 2024
On Thursday, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) released its annual report of how many weapons were seized throughout the previous year.
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,
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 intercepted over 6.5K firearms nationwide in 2024, trends down at Wisconsin airports
TSA intercepted over 6.5K firearms nationwide in 2024, trends down at Wisconsin airports
TSA finds three guns at Eastern Iowa Airport in 2024
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) said it detected three guns at the Eastern Iowa Airport in 2024, the fewest number of guns stopped in the past
TSA found over 6,600 guns at airports last year and most of them were loaded
Most of the firearms were found at checkpoints in Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, according to the agency. (Scripps News)
TSA finds 23 guns in upstate NY airports in 2024, tying record high
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A Southwest pilot was removed from the cockpit by police after a TSA agent noticed he smelled of alcohol
The pilot was later charged with driving under the influence, records from the local sheriff's office show.
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TSA detects 119 guns at O’Hare, Midway in 2024
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