December 24, 2011 Nashville aiport confiscates twice as many guns in 2011 www.privateofficer.com
NASHVILLE, TN Dec 24 2011 - Nashville airport officials said this year that they’ve confiscated twice as many guns from passengers as they did last year.
The airport reported 40 firearm violations so far this year compared to 19 in 2010.
The Transportation Security Administration said some people said they forget about the weapon or grabbed the wrong bag when going to the airport.
Firearms or ammunition can’t be brought in your carry-on bag, but some guns can be checked.
Travelers that don’t check and declare them could be fined several thousand dollars.
TSA has reported this year that they have stepped up efforts their efforts in stopping weapons from making their way aboard an airline.
Several other airports also report increased weapons were confiscated this year.
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