TSA Sets New Record for Firearms Intercepted at Airports in 2023

In their 2023 year-end review, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) reported stopping 6,737 firearms (93% of which were loaded) from entering secure airport areas. This figure surpasses the previous record of 6,542 firearms detected in 2022. The TSA clarifies that it does not confiscate firearms; instead, it’s up to local laws to determine what becomes … Read more