I think this may be a security issue.
Not 100% sure, but I believe that FL laws prohibit citizen carry in commons areas of airports.
At MSP, you can carry anywhere outside of the “secure” area of the airport. After TSA screening.
“Not 100% sure, but I believe that FL laws prohibit citizen carry in commons areas of airports.”
The story is that he checked the gun in his baggage, retrieved it from his bag in Ft. Lauderdale, took it into the restroom, loaded it, and came out shooting!