TSA intercepts nearly 7,000 firearms at airports

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 reveals top unusual finds at airport security checkpoints in 2024
The Transportation Security Administration released the "top catches" from 2024 with prohibited items found by agents across the country. See some tips for travelers.
TSA reports 48 firearms detected at New England airports in 2024, 3 at MHT
The Transportation Security Administration detected 48 firearms at eight New England airports in 2024, including three at-Boston Regional Airport (MHT), down from the region's record number of 52 in 2023.
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.
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport: TSA stops 16 firearms in 2024
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers stopped 16 firearms at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport security checkpoints in 2024.
TSA intercepts nearly 7,000 firearms at airports in 2024
TSA Administrator David Pekoske emphasized the severity of the issue. "One firearm at a checkpoint is too many," he said. "Firearms present a safety risk for our employees and eve
TSA: 3 handguns seized at Lehigh Valley airport in 2024; statewide, fewer guns found
Three handguns were found at checkpoints at Lehigh Valley International Airport last year, an increase from one found the year prior, the TSA said. Statewide, the Transportation Security Administration saw a slight decrease in guns caught at airports statewide,
CWA caught more guns at checkpoints in 2024 than previous 4 years combined
Nationwide, TSA screened over 904 million passengers in 2024, detecting 7.4 guns per million travelers, a slight decrease from 7.8 per million in 2022.
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TSA: Extended government shutdown could lead to longer lines at airports
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Chief David Pekoske warned Thursday that an extended government shutdown could result in travelers waiting longer to go through checkpoints at airports.
Security screeners at San Francisco International Airport protest for better pay
Security screeners employed by a private security company to work at SFO aired out their grievances on Thursday by picketing ...
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TSA Introduces Drone Surveillance at San Francisco International Airport to Bolster Security
TSA deploys drones at San Francisco Airport for security surveillance and to manage threats posed by unauthorized drone ...
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‘Inert replica Russian mortar’ causes security incident at Idaho Falls Regional Airport
A suspicious item that caused an evacuation and delayed two flights at Idaho Falls Regional Airport Saturday was identified ...
TSA continued to prevent travelers from bringing firearms onto PA flights
WILKES-BARRE — Transportation Security Administration officers this week said the agency continued to intercept firearms at Pennsylvania airport security checkpoints last year. TSA officers stopped 97 ...
Starting May 2025, your driver’s license won’t be enough for air travel
This week, after years of delays, the Transportation Security Administration announced that federal agencies will begin ...
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Avoca airport ranks 3rd in state for gun intercepts
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers continued to intercept firearms at Pennsylvania airport security ...