TSA officials reported a slight decrease in the number of firearms intercepted at San Antonio International Airport in 2024 compared to the previous year.
TSA officials at San Antonio International Airport reported a slight decrease in the number of firearms intercepted in 2024 compared to the previous year. According to Mancha, spokesperson for TSA , 2024 marked the first time since the pandemic that TSA recorded a downward trend in firearm interceptions at airport security checkpoints . Mancha emphasized the serious safety risks posed by firearms at checkpoints, highlighting the potential for harm to employees and other travelers.
He also pointed out the significant costs and operational delays associated with firearm discoveries. Mancha explained that if a TSA officer discovers a firearm in carry-on luggage, they will immediately halt the inspection, close the screening lane, and contact local law enforcement. In addition, TSA will impose an administrative fine of up to $15,000, and the traveler will face a suspension from TSA PreCheck, ranging from five years to a lifetime. Importantly, any fees paid for TSA PreCheck enrollment will not be refunded. Mancha stressed the importance of travelers being aware of prohibited items and the proper procedures for transporting firearms. Firearms must be unloaded, securely stored in a hard-sided container with a lock, and declared to the airline during check-in. Firearm parts, including magazines, clips, bolts, and firing pins, are not permitted in carry-on baggage but can be transported in checked luggage. He reiterated that the responsibility lies with the traveler to know the contents of their luggage and what is permissible to bring to the airport. TSA, he clarified, does not confiscate or seize items; travelers have the option to remove prohibited items from their carry-on bags and place them in checked luggage, a vehicle, or give them to a non-traveling companion
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