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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Washington, D.C.) According to a release from the Transportation Security Administration, TSA intercepted a total of 6,678 firearms at airport security checkpoints in 2024 out of 904 million people screened. Penalties include a fine that could reach up to $14,950 and the eligibility for TSA precheck being revoked for five years or more. There could also be a citation or arrest from officers depending on the scenario.