TSA, Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Nearly 450 guns seized at Atlanta’s airport by TSA in 2024
The TSA wants travelers to know that yes, you can fly with your firearms, but there’s a right way and a wrong way to do it.
TSA reveals huge total of guns intercepted at US airports last year – and 94% were loaded
TSA reveals huge total of guns intercepted at US airports last year – and 94% were loaded - A total of 6,678 firearms were found in the carry-on bags of passengers throughout the US in 2024
Number of guns found at Atlanta airport down, but still No. 1 in the nation
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is No. 1 again. But this time, it's not a list they want to be at the top of.
TSA Stopped 6,678 Guns At Airport Checkpoints In 2024—And 94% Were Loaded
The volume of firearms intercepted at U.S. airports has surged 152% over the past decade. The TSA sees a connection to the rise of permitless carry laws.
TSA found over 6,600 guns at airports last year and most of them were loaded
More than 6,600 firearms were intercepted at airport security checkpoints in the year and nearly all of them were loaded, the Transportation Safety Administration said.
Atlanta airport again No. 1 in nation for guns caught at checkpoints
Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport again had the most guns caught at security checkpoints of any airport in the nation, according to TSA.
Atlanta airport ranked No. 1 for guns seized in U.S. for ninth year in a row
In July of 2024, officials said there were 222 firearms confiscated from carry-on bags in 2024, compared to 214 at the same time in 2023.
The TSA intercepted more than 6,000 firearms at airports last year — and 94% were loaded
The TSA detected an average of more than 18 firearms a day at airport security checkpoints. Incidents have more than doubled since 2015.
Make sure guns and other banned items aren't in carry-ons, TSA says
Don't bring a gun to the airport in a carry-on. TSA warns travelers to check their bags for guns on and other prohibited items before traveling.
TSA diverted fewer guns at Detroit Metro Airport during 2024 than in 2023
The TSA says passengers attempted to bring fewer firearms into DTW security checkpoints last year than in 2023.
TSA detects record number of guns in Des Moines International Airport in 2024
Transportation Security Administration officers have stopped a record-high total of 16 firearms at the Des Moines International Airport in 2024.
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