TSA intercepted over 6.5K firearms

TSA intercepted 48 firearms at Columbus airport in 2024
In 2024, TSA screened more than 904 million people. The agency intercepted 7.4 firearms per million passengers, a drop from the 7.8 per million passengers in 2023. In Columbus, TSA screened nearly five million departing passengers and crew in 2024.
The TSA intercepted more than 6,000 firearms at airports last year — and 94% were loaded
The TSA detected an average of more than 18 firearms a day at airport security checkpoints. Incidents have more than doubled since 2015.
Number of guns found at CT airports up in 2024, New England sees decline overall, TSA says
Travelers at Bradley International Airport were found with more guns in 2024 than recent years, despite an overall decline in the region, the TSA said.
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.
IAH ranks among top 10 airports for firearm discoveries, TSA says
Despite the law, travelers continue to bring guns to airports across the country. In 2024, the Transportation Security Administration intercepted 272 firearms at security checkpoint at George Bush Intercontinental Airport,
TSA reports 3 guns stopped at Eastern Iowa Airport in 2024
Three firearms were stopped by TSA at the Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids in 2024. That’s down from 6 guns each in 2022 and 2023.
TSA Found More Than 6,600 Firearms At Airport Checkpoints In 2024
More than 6,600 firearms were detected at airport security checkpoints by the Transportation Security Administration in 2024, and about 94% were loaded with ammunition.
Nearly 450 guns seized at Atlanta’s airport by TSA in 2024
The TSA wants travelers to know that yes, you can fly with your firearms, but there’s a right way and a wrong way to do it.
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.
Fewer guns stopped at Wisconsin airport security checkpoints in 2024
Six guns were stopped at Madison’s airport in 2024, up from four in 2023 and five in 2022, but down from seven in 2021, TSA said.
TSA intercepted over 6.5K firearms nationwide in 2024, trends down at Wisconsin airports
TSA intercepted over 6.5K firearms nationwide in 2024, trends down at Wisconsin airports

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