TSA officers intercepted a loaded 9mm handgun at Yeager Airport in Charleston, West Virginia, during a routine security screening. This incident, which involved a firearm loaded with five bullets, has raised concerns as it marks the second gun detection at the airport this year; TSA previously uncovered six guns in the entire previous year.
Following the discovery, local police were notified, and the man, a resident of Daniels, faced criminal charges. TSA regulations explicitly require that firearms be transported unloaded and stored in a secure, hard-sided case, emphasizing safety during air travel. The potential civil penalties for violating these rules can reach up to $15,000, underscoring the seriousness of traveling with firearms at airport checkpoints.
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