TSA at Lynchburg Regional Airport confiscated a loaded handgun from a man attempting to board with it, resulting in a weapons charge and potential civil penalty.
TSA officers at Lynchburg Regional Airport stopped a man from boarding with a loaded 9mm handgun containing four bullets. The firearm was confiscated, and the man received a weapons charge. He may also face a civil penalty up to $15,000. TSA reminds travelers that firearms must be unloaded, locked in a hard-sided case, and checked in as baggage, regardless of concealed carry permits, to avoid violations.
September 16, 2024
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