Of the firearms that were seized for the first half of 2023, 92% were loaded.
On average, 18 firearms were seized a day, the TSA said, and of those firearms, more than 92% were loaded.
"I applaud the work of our Transportation Security Officers for their dedication to our transportation security mission, ensuring these firearms do not get into the secure area of the airport and on board aircraft," said TSA Administrator David Pekoske. The number of firearms caught during airport checkpoints in the first half of 2023 has increased 6% compared to the first half of 2022, but the TSA also noted that the volume of passengers traveling through airports has increased 15%.
Passengers who wish to travel with a firearm must ensure it is properly packed and it must be checked. Additionally, travelers must declare that they have packed a firearm at the ticket counter.
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