TSA Found More Than 6,600 Firearms At Airport Checkpoints

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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The TSA stopped a total 6,678 firearms at airport security checkpoints nationwide, approximately 94% of them were loaded.
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.
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On Thursday, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) released its annual report of how many weapons were seized throughout the previous year.
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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,
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"Most people claim that they forgot that they had their gun with them. It is careless and irresponsible to not know where your gun is."
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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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.
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The TSA wants travelers to know that yes, you can fly with your firearms, but there’s a right way and a wrong way to do it.
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