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
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TSA reports 48 firearms detected at New England airports in 2024, 3 at MHT
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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.
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.
TSA intercepted over 6.5K firearms nationwide in 2024, trends down at Wisconsin airports
TSA intercepted over 6.5K firearms nationwide in 2024, trends down at Wisconsin airports
TSA Stopped 6,678 Guns At Airport Checkpoints In 2024—And 94% Were Loaded
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