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TSA Intercepts Over 3,200 Firearms in First Half of 2023 at US Airports
The US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) captured 3,251 firearms at airport security checkpoints within the first half of 2023, averaging 18 firearms a day, with over 92% of them being loaded. (www.airlinerwatch.com) More...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
Good job!
Very likely zero of those people intended to hijack the plane. They just forgot that their weapon was in their bag.
But if they don't know that the gun is there, it is obviously useless for self-defense.
These are the guns that are stolen because the owner wasn't taking care with their bag. They end up in the criminal underworld, a threat to us all.
Worse, these are the guns that inquisitive little hands find when the bag is casually tossed on the floor. (Anyone who's had children knows about those little hands).
I'd say that such carelessness with a lethal weapon is clear evidence that the owner is seriously irresponsible with guns. First offense: lose the right to carry a weapon for a year. Second offense: permanent ban.
But if they don't know that the gun is there, it is obviously useless for self-defense.
These are the guns that are stolen because the owner wasn't taking care with their bag. They end up in the criminal underworld, a threat to us all.
Worse, these are the guns that inquisitive little hands find when the bag is casually tossed on the floor. (Anyone who's had children knows about those little hands).
I'd say that such carelessness with a lethal weapon is clear evidence that the owner is seriously irresponsible with guns. First offense: lose the right to carry a weapon for a year. Second offense: permanent ban.
Yeah, I've never understood that. A handgun belongs in one of two places at all times: Either strapped to its owner or locked in a case/safe. How it ever ends up in a bag, backpack, gym bag or carryon - I'll never understand.
What do you expect when the U.S. worships at the altar of firearms and makes it as easy as possible for anyone to carry. Did you really think the guns would stay at home?
It is not easy to legally carry. If you need to know the process - I can explain it to you. If the guns are transported properly - there is no reason for them to stay home.
It seems like the intent of the article was just to remind people about the rules for flying with firearms. Whether you like the rules or not, if you want to fly with firearms
you still have to follow them until they are changed. Somehow, the discussion degenerated into a political discussion which I think is kind of off base for an aviation related forum.
you still have to follow them until they are changed. Somehow, the discussion degenerated into a political discussion which I think is kind of off base for an aviation related forum.