[Prodigal Daughter]

Sounds believable to me. The airline and airline security don't want anyone to know that they let a gun on board because then they might be liable in court.

[Cold Heat]

It is possible, but as carfull as they were, I don't see them trying to get a gun through security. That is, unless the gun was already on the aircraft. Hmmmmmmmmmmm!

[TigerLikesRooster]

Re #18: You are right. That could be a problem for a airline.

[arete]

The airline and airline security don't want anyone to know that they let a gun on board because then they might be liable in court.

More likely, it is misinformation being put out by lawyers wanting to sue the airlines. The airlines screened properly as it stands and the lawyers have no case, but if a gun can be entered into the case, then the lawyers could make their case for airline responsibility. I believe that the report is false.

Richard W.