TSA intercepts nearly 7,000 firearms at airports

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.
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 reports 48 guns were detected at 8 New England airports in 2024
In Connecticut, nine guns were found at Bradley International Airport, and two were discovered at Tweed-New Haven Airport last year.
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.
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: 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,
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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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Six guns seized at Albany airport in 2024
Six guns were seized by Transportation Security Administration officers at Albany International Airport in 2024 – an increase ...
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 ...
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