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travel2 years ago•1 min saved

"2023 Sees Surge in Loaded Firearms Found at Airport Checkpoints"

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) found a record number of firearms at airport security checkpoints in 2023, with 6,737 intercepted, 93% of which were loaded. The top reasons cited by passengers for carrying firearms in their carry-on bags were forgetfulness and increased gun ownership. TSA emphasizes that firearms must be transported in checked baggage, unloaded, and in a locked hard-sided container, and failure to comply can result in fines, loss of TSA PreCheck eligibility, and enhanced screening.

via NPR|

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transportation-security2 years ago•1 min saved

"2023 Sets Record for Loaded Guns Found at Airport Checkpoints, TSA Reports"

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.

via CNN|

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