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In 2022, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) reported a record-breaking number of guns found at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) security checkpoints.
A total of 117 guns were found, which is a significant increase from the 106 that were found the year before. Furthermore, the TSA reported that a whopping 250 firearms were discovered in carry-ons across all airports in the state.
Anyone caught bringing a firearm to a security checkpoint can face a potential criminal citation and a hefty civil penalty of up to $15,000.
TSA agents reported seizing the most firearms at the following airports:
- Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL): 448
- Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW): 385
- Houston’s George Bush International (IAH): 298
- Nashville International (BNA): 213
- Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX): 196
- Orlando International (MCO): 162
- Denver International (DEN): 156
- Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS): 150
- Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL): 134
- Tampa International (TPA): 131
