Transportation Security Administration officers intercepted a record number of firearms brought by passengers to airport security checkpoints in 2022, the agency said. TSA has stopped 6,301 firearms so far this year — more than 88% of which were loaded.
TSA has stopped 6,301 firearms so far this year — more than 88% of which were loaded.The agency anticipates it will intercept about 300 more firearms by the end of the year, marking a nearly 10% increase over the previous year’s record.More people went through TSA security checkpoints this year than in the last two years, perFirearms are never allowed in carry-on bags at any TSA security checkpoint, even if a passenger has a concealed weapon permit.
The TSA said Friday that it's increasing the maximum fine for a firearms violation to $14,950 — that's up from $13,910. Depending on state or local law in the airport’s location, passengers who bring firearms to a checkpoint may be arrested."When a passenger brings a firearm to the checkpoint, this consumes significant security resources and poses a potential threat to transportation security, in addition to being very costly for the passenger," TSA Administrator David Pekoske said in a statement.
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