Posted on 06/01/2018 6:02:59 AM PDT by marktwain
The collage of pistols discovered by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is a small sample of the 84 pistols discovered in carry-on luggage the week of May 7th to May 13th, 2018.
TSA writes the total number of pistols discovered was 84, with 75 holding ammunition, and 29 of those having a round in the chamber. From tsa.gov:
TSA discovered 84 firearms in carry-on bags around the nation last week. Of the 84 firearms discovered, 75 were loaded and 29 had a round chambered. Firearm possession laws vary by state and locality. TSA may impose civil penalties of up to $13,066 per violation per person for prohibited items violations and violations of other TSA regulations. Repeat violations will result in higher penalties. Travelers should familiarize themselves with state and local firearm laws for each point of travel prior to departure. You can go here for more details on how to properly travel with your firearms in checked baggage.
Details of the pistols discovered in carry-on bags (not checked bags) are listed at the TSA page. Most of the pistols have caliber and make noted. As with all data collection, the data has some errors. For example, the data includes a Hi-Point model 22A that had rounds in the magazine, but none in the chamber. The pistol is listed as .22 caliber. I do not believe Hi-Point makes a .22 caliber pistol. Phoenix makes an HP-22A that is chambered for .22 Long Rifle cartridges. Was the pistol a Phoenix HP-22A that a TSA agent mis-labeled a Hi-Point? Maybe.
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Too bad these travelers weren’t flying on the crashed planes on 911.
When my wife worked as SeaTac airport - in the secured section - about nine years ago, an elderly woman came up to the counter and asked if they had any lockers she could use. They said there were no lockers. She then pulled a revolver out of her purse and said that she didn’t want to take it on the plane and needed to secure it somewhere so she could pick it up when she got back from her trip.
Yeah, they had to call security.
Now that's a good story. But unfortunately not good for the old lady.
Nice Detective Special, the rest seem to be the usual stuff.
I suspect that in a sane world they would just take the gun and let her go after some paperwork is filled out. But this happened during the Obama reality so who knows.
I walk the dog CCW in a rural area and sometimes forget my wallet w CCW card.
But I can’t imagine going ANYWHERE, let alone to the AP, and forgetting that I’m packing.
I conceal carry all the time. I never leave home without it.
Years ago just after 9/11, I had to fly to a family funeral.
My mind was grieving on the recent passing and the funeral of a loved one, and I almost walked into the airport with a loaded Glock 23. I realized my mistake in plenty of time and returned back to my truck where I stashed it away along with my pocket knife.
I’m not making excuses for all these people that did this, especially in this day and age, but I can see how it can happen on rare occasions.
I agree. When you get so comfortable carrying that you forget that your sidearm is in your possession, it's time to stop and examine yourself.
Sadly it probably wouldn't have made any difference. Mostly, these are people who forgot they were carrying a weapon. Makes me feel better about my morning 'holstering ritual'.
Looks more like a Charter Arms Undercover.
When you get so comfortable carrying that you forget that your sidearm is in your possession, it's no longer a useful tool for self-defense. Remembering five minutes after an armed robbery that you were armed too is not helpful.
Oh, nooooo!
The sky is falling.
Direct the TSA to screen Israeli-style, and look closely at those who constitute a threat, not some little, old lady from Cedar Rapids or Dubuque. Feeling up Aunt Agatha is a waste of time and stops no threats.
Right before my mom died and was put in hospital we bought tickets and caught a super early flight next morning (first available) and somehow there were a couple 30-30 cartridges in my laptop bag that I have zero idea how they got there.
It was small western airport and they were pretty cool about it but I did get a warning letter from friendly fedgov that next time I would be in trouble.
I’m so skeptical of the competence of the TSA that I question this as nothing more than proTSA propaganda. Let’s see the chain of custody evidence.
84 evil guns in a week.
TSA misses 70 to 90% of guns when actual tests are conducted. Let’s take the 70% number. They found 84, that means they missed about 200.
200 flights had a gun in carry on last week.
ZERO hijackings.
Maybe it’s not the guns?
In commierado, a handgun is not considered loaded unless there is a round in the chamber. Do not know the definition for a revolver. I usually have my GLOCK 42 on me around the house. If I think I am going to walk next door to talk to a neighbor I grab my wallet so I am legal.
100% correct! The low IQ morons who wear TSA uniforms couldn’t find water in a flood. As a weekly flyer I am amazed at the sheer stupidity of the TSA agents. TSA cannot stop any threat in an Airport unless the threat is a 99 year old woman in a walker.
Oooooo. I like the little Pink One. LOL
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