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Record 6,542 guns intercepted at US airport security in '22

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The Transportation Security Administration intercepted last year 6,542 guns at airport checkpoints across the country. The number — roughly 18 per day — was an all-time high for guns intercepted at U.S. airports, and is sparking concern at a time when more Americans are armed. Top 10 list for gun interceptions in 2022 includes Dallas, Austin and Houston.

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Times of India

Record 6,542 guns intercepted at US airport security in '22

Miami's airport also worked to get gunowners' attention. The airport's director told Congress last year that after setting a gun interception record in 2021 they installed high-visibility signage and worked with airlines to warn passengers. He said the number of firearms intercepted declined sharply. Pekoske said signage is only part of the solution. Travelers face a barrage of signs or announcements already and don't always pay attention. He al…

1 year ago·India

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CTV News

Record 6,542 guns intercepted at U.S. airport security in 2022

The U.S. Transportation Security Administration intercepted 6,542 guns last year at airport checkpoints across the country -- an all-time high.

1 year ago·Canada

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Associated Press News

Record 6,542 guns intercepted at US airport security in 2022

Last year saw a record number of guns intercepted at airport checkpoints across the country. The numbers have been steadily climbing and hit 6,542. The Transportation Safety Administration head says

1 year ago·United States

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abc News

Record 6,542 guns intercepted at US airport security in '22

Last year saw a record number of guns intercepted at airport checkpoints across the country

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Washington Times

Record 6,542 guns intercepted at U.S. airport security in ‘22

The woman flying out of Philadelphia's airport last year remembered to pack snacks, prescription medicine and a cellphone in her handbag. But what was more important was what she forgot to unpack: a loaded .380-caliber handgun in a black holster.

1 year ago·United States

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KRDO

Record 6,542 guns intercepted at US airport security in '22

By REBECCA SANTANA Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — The woman flying out of Philadelphia’s airport last year remembered to pack snacks, prescription medicine and a cellphone in her handbag. But what was more important was what she forgot to unpack: a loaded .380-caliber handgun in a black holster. The weapon was one of the 6,542 guns the Transportation Security Administration intercepted last year at airport checkpoints across the country. The nu…

1 year ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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