TSA officers stop record number of guns

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 after agents found a record number of guns in luggage in 2024.
TSA detects record number of guns in Des Moines International Airport in 2024
Transportation Security Administration officers have stopped a record-high total of 16 firearms at the International Airport in 2024.
TSA officers stop record number of guns at this NYC area airport
The TSA at Newark Liberty International Airport stopped 21 firearms at airport security checkpoints, an increase over the 20 stopped the year prior. This number has been steadily increasing at Newark since 2019, when TSA agents intercepted 11 loaded guns.
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 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.
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.
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Newark Airport Sets Record With 21 Guns Intercepted as TSA Sees Slight Decline in Firearm Seizures Nationwide
TSA reports a decrease in guns seized at NYC area airports, with 42 guns detected in 2024 compared to 51 in 2023.
The TSA intercepted more than 6,000 firearms at airports last year — and 94% were loaded
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Make sure guns and other banned items aren't in carry-ons, TSA says
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