"2023 Sets Record for Loaded Guns Found at Airport Checkpoints, TSA Reports"
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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) intercepted a record number of 6,737 firearms at airport checkpoints in 2023, with 93% of them being loaded. This marks the third consecutive year of record-breaking firearm interceptions. TSA Administrator David Pekoske expressed concern over the high number of loaded firearms, emphasizing that firearms and ammunition are strictly prohibited in carry-on baggage. Passengers found with firearms at checkpoints face fines of up to $15,000, ineligibility for expedited screening programs, and potential criminal charges.
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