TSA finds 23 guns in upstate NY airports in 2024, tying record high
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is urging travelers to know the law when attempting to fly with their firearms.
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 48 firearms at Columbus airport in 2024
In 2024, TSA screened more than 904 million people. The agency intercepted 7.4 firearms per million passengers, a drop from the 7.8 per million passengers in 2023. In Columbus, TSA screened nearly five million departing passengers and crew in 2024.
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: 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,
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.
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.
Charlotte airport sees slight decrease in 2024 firearm detections, TSA reports
Charlotte Douglas International Airport saw a slight decrease in 2024 firearm detections, the TSA reported on Wednesday. The TSA report, released on Wednesday, Jan. 15, noted that Charlotte airport found seven fewer guns in 2024 than in 2023.
Fewer firearms intercepted at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport in 2024 than previous year
The TSA reported Thursday that it intercepted 31 handguns at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport in 2024, down from 38 discovered in carry-on luggage the previous year. That equates to 5.7 firearms found for every 1 million passengers screened.
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.
TSA detects 119 guns at O’Hare, Midway in 2024
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) detected 119 firearms at Chicago’s two airports last year. TSA officers ...
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 ...
10 Foods The TSA Will Surprisingly Allow You To Bring Onboard Your Next Flight
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TSA enforces REAL ID requirements for commercial flights
According to TSA, the REAL ID enforcement will begin on May 7 — requiring only state-issued driver’s licenses and ...
What Does the TSA Do with Confiscated Items?
What does TSA do with confiscated items after they're handed over? Here's what the government agency says about your ...