Key takeaways:
- A woman from Bethesda, Maryland was stopped from bringing a loaded handgun onto a plane at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington County, Virginia.
- The gun was confiscated and the woman was cited on a weapons charge.
- The TSA reminds travelers that firearms are prohibited in carry-on bags and must be declared and placed in checked baggage.
On Sunday, December 24th, a woman from Bethesda, Maryland was stopped from bringing a loaded handgun onto a plane at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington County, Virginia.
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) reported that the firearm was detected on an X-ray machine as the woman reached the security checkpoint. TSA officers then inspected the traveler’s carry-on bag and found the 9 mm handgun loaded with six rounds.
John Busch, TSA’s federal security director for the airport, said, “Bringing a gun to an airport security checkpoint was no way to enter the holiday.” The gun was confiscated and the woman was cited on a weapons charge.
The TSA reminds travelers that firearms are prohibited in carry-on bags and must be declared and placed in checked baggage. The TSA also encourages travelers to check the rules and regulations for the items they are bringing with them before they arrive at the airport.
The TSA has a dedicated team of security officers who work to ensure the safety of all passengers and crew members. The TSA is committed to keeping the nation’s transportation systems secure and is constantly working to improve security measures.
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