The briefing, conducted jointly with Port Authority Police, showcased the surprisingly wide variety of weapons that TSA agents have prevented from being carried onto flights in recent months.
Officials also walked through an overview of what happens when a traveler brings a gun to a security checkpoint and the penalties involved.
Passengers are only allowed to transport firearms in checked bags after declaring the weapon and packing it according to protocol.In 2020, TSA agents found 3,257 firearms on passengers or in carry-on luggage nationwide, and about 83% of those guns were loaded.
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