Detroit Metro Airport has become a focal point for firearm interceptions as the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) reports a total of nine firearms detected at the airport’s checkpoints within a 30-day span. The ninth firearm was intercepted last Friday, marking the continuation of the heightened detections, with two just this month and seven others interrupted between October 9 and 30, as per the
CBS News
report.
Throughout the year, the TSA has stopped a sum of 55 firearms at Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) alone. Each incident saw the Wayne County Airport Police swiftly responding, taking possession of the weapons, contributing to the broader tally of over 5,000 firearms intercepted at U.S. airports in 2024, the
TSA
announced. With the holiday travel surge on the horizon, TSA Michigan Federal Security Director Reggie Stephens urged travelers wanting to fly from DTW, “we urge passengers to start with an empty bag and ensure they aren’t inadvertently bringing any prohibited items to the checkpoint.”
Violators who forgetfully bring a firearm to a TSA checkpoint face consequences, including a civil penalty that may swell to roughly $15,000 and a five-year revocation of TSA PreCheck® privileges, as outlined by the
TSA
. The matter extends beyond penalties and involves ensuring compliance with laws that vary by location. The TSA states that passengers are permitted to travel with firearms in checked luggage, as long as they are unloaded, packed separately from ammunition, stored in a locked hard-sided container, and declared to the airline at check-in.
The TSA’s website provides detailed guidelines for passengers intending to travel with firearms, due to the varying firearm possession laws across states and localities. The
TSA
advises travelers to familiarize themselves with the regulations that apply to both their departure and destination locations. This guidance is consistent with similar recommendations from both the TSA and airlines, which emphasize the importance of following safety protocols, including additional requirements for transporting firearms and ammunition.
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