TSA Week in Review: Firearms, machetes, knives and more
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TSA Week in Review: Firearms, machetes, knives and more
2/22/2019 5:00 PM EDT
From Feb. 1 through 17, TSA screened 34 million passengers and discovered 201 firearms in carry-on bags. Of the 201 firearms discovered, 63 were loaded and 28 had a round chambered. Read the details and learn about how to properly transport your firearm.
In case you missed it, be sure to read the January 2019 Month in Review. During the month of January, TSA screened 61 million passengers and discovered 327 firearms in carry-on bags. That is six firearms more than the same month last year. Of the 327 firearms discovered, 291 were loaded and 130 had a round chambered.
Want to know how many firearms we found last year? Check out our 2018 Year In Review blog post.
And don’t forget to check out our top 10 most unusual finds video for 2018.
Jay Wagner
TSA Guest Blogger
The Transportation Security Administration was created to strengthen the security of the nation's transportation systems and ensure the freedom of movement for people and commerce. TSA uses a risk-based strategy and works closely with transportation, law enforcement and intelligence communities to set the standard for excellence in transportation security.
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