TSA intercepts nearly 7,000 firearms at airports

The number of guns caught by TSA at Milwaukee's airport drops for third year
Sixteen firearms were intercepted in 2024 by TSA officers at Milwaukee's Mitchell International Airport security checkpoints. That's down from 2023.
TSA Finds More Than 6,600 Firearms At Airport Checkpoints
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 intercepted nearly 7K firearms at US airports in 2024, with DFW near the top
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced Wednesday it had intercepted 6,678 firearms at airport security throughout 2024. This is down
TSA: 3 handguns seized at Lehigh Valley airport in 2024; statewide, fewer guns found
The Transportation Security Administration reported slightly less firearms were found at airport checkpoints last year than 2023.
TSA intercepts nearly 7,000 firearms at airports in 2024
TSA intercepted 6,678 firearms at airport checkpoints in 2024, a slight decrease from 2023. 94% were loaded. HOUSTON — In a slight decrease from the previous year, the Transportation Security Administration said its agents intercepted 6,678 firearms at airport security checkpoints across the United States in 2024.
TSA intercepts 6,678 firearms at airport security checkpoints in 2024
During 2024, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) intercepted a total of 6,678 firearms at airport security checkpoints, preventing them from getting into the secure areas of the airport and onboard aircraft.
Fewer guns were found at TPA security checkpoints last year, TSA says
TSA has some important information for people traveling with firearms. According to TSA officials, Tampa International Airport was the 9th highest airport in the nation
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport: TSA stops 16 firearms in 2024
Nationwide, TSA officers stopped a total of 6,678 firearms, 18 firearms per day on average, at TSA checkpoints last year.
TSA: Virginia sets record for firearms seized at airport checkpoints in 2024
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers intercepted 145 guns in 2024 making it the most detected in a single year. Officers detected all the firearms during the routine screening process of carry-on property at airport checkpoints.
TSA recovered more than 6K guns last year at airport checkpoints
Those numbers are slightly down from 2023. In North Carolina, officers detected 250 firearms up slightly from the previous year.
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