In the US, depending on state or local law, passengers who bring firearms to a checkpoint could be arrested or fined up to US$14,950. Photo: Shutterstock
US agency stops record number of guns at airport security in 2022
- Of the 6,301 guns discovered by officers at checkpoints, more than 88 per cent were loaded – an all-time high since tracking began 21 years ago
- Firearms are not allowed in carry-on bags at any security checkpoint, even if a passenger has a concealed weapon permit, officials said
In the US, depending on state or local law, passengers who bring firearms to a checkpoint could be arrested or fined up to US$14,950. Photo: Shutterstock
