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TSA diverted fewer guns at Detroit Metro Airport during 2024 than in 2023
Airline passengers attempted to bring significantly fewer firearms into security checkpoints at Detroit Metropolitan Airport during 2024 as compared to recent years, the Transportation Security Administration reported.
TSA officer arrested, accused of having gun past checkpoint at Atlanta airport
A Transportation Security Administration officer was arrested Tuesday at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, police said.
TSA officer arrested with gun at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
An employee with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) was recently arrested at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Nearly all of the 130 guns confiscated at Alabama airports in 2024 were loaded, TSA says
TSA officers intercepted 130 guns at airport security checkpoints in the state in 2024 -- a 23% increase from 2023, when 106 were caught in 2023. Huntsville International Airport recorded the largest increase in Alabama. Officers found 33 firearms at security checkpoints compared to 20 interceptions in 2023.
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.
New head of TSA for Pittsburgh airport addresses guns at checkpoint
The Pittsburgh airport had 42 guns stopped at security last year — more than Philadelphia, where the checkpoint volume is significantly higher.
TSA agents seized fewer guns at NYC-area airport checkpoints in 2024
Despite the overall decrease, TSA officers intercepted a record-high number of guns at Newark Airport last year.
TSA officer arrested for carrying gun beyond main security checkpoint at Atlanta airport: police
A TSA officer was arrested on Tuesday after taking his gun beyond the security checkpoint at the Atlanta airport, police said.
TSA officer arrest latest airport worker to carry gun
Police arrested an Atlanta Transportation Security Administration officer after he apparently brought a gun to work at the world’s busiest airport. That news comes as we’re learning that the number of guns being found on airport employees with access badges is skyrocketing.
TSA intercepted a record number of guns at NYC-area airports in 2024 — with travelers trying to slip over 6K firearms past agents
Let’s fly the gun-free skies. Travelers tried slipping more than 6,600 guns past Transportation Security Administration ...
TSA reveals huge total of guns intercepted at US airports last year – and 94% were loaded
TSA reveals huge total of guns intercepted at US airports last year – and 94% were loaded - A total of 6,678 firearms were ...
TSA warns Washington travelers after record 180 guns found in luggage in 2024
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is warning Washington travelers to be more aware of what they’re packing ...
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TSA: Sky Harbor ranks fourth in U.S. for most firearms discovered at security checkpoints
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 ...
TSA Federal Security Director visits PIA, emphasizes importance of gun safety
The new TSA federal security director for Pennsylvania and Deleware made a stop at the Pittsburgh International Airport on Thursday. The TSA announced that Gerardo “Jerry” Spero would be taking the ...