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TSA intercepts nearly 7,000 firearms at airports

Firearms caught by TSA at North Dakota airport checkpoints

One firearm at a checkpoint is too many,” said TSA Administrator David Pekoske. “Firearms present a safety risk for our employees and everyone else at the checkpoint. It’

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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.

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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.

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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 ...

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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 Requires Stricter Security For Charter Operators

Air carriers conducting flights as public charter operators must implement stricter screening requirements for their passengers, a development that affects small, regional operators and airports. The ...

Fewer guns stopped at Wisconsin airport security checkpoints in 2024

Six guns were stopped at Madison’s airport in 2024, up from four in 2023 and five in 2022, but down from seven in 2021, TSA ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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