Despite the law, travelers continue to bring guns to airports across the country. In 2024, the Transportation Security Administration intercepted 272 firearms at security checkpoint at George Bush Intercontinental Airport,

In Connecticut, nine guns were found at Bradley International Airport, and two were discovered at Tweed-New Haven Airport last year.

"Most people claim that they forgot that they had their gun with them. It is careless and irresponsible to not know where your gun is."

TSA Administrator David Pekoske emphasized the severity of the issue. "One firearm at a checkpoint is too many," he said. "Firearms present a safety risk for our employees and eve

Gun detections at Miami International Airport hit a new high last year, according to the Transportation Security Administration. The big picture: TSA saw an overall decrease in guns found in passengers' carry-on bags across Florida airports: 817 in 2024 compared to 834 in 2023.

The Transportation Security Administration is reporting an uptick in firearms being detected at Tennessee airports.