Question of the Day: What Should Happen When TSA Finds a Handgun in Your Carry-On?

By Dan Zimmerman

By Brandon at concealednation.org

Early Wednesday, an ugly-looking .380 handgun was found in the carry-on bag of a concealed carry permit holder at the Augusta, Georgia Regional Airport. TSA alerted airport police, who then took possession of the firearm and spoke with the owner. That owner, who has not been identified, was allowed to bring the firearm to their vehicle to secure it . . .

We all know that unloaded firearms can be transported in checked luggage (just don’t travel through NYC), and we also know that it’s a huge no-no to try and bring a firearm on an airplane via our carry-on bag.

Seriously, how does this happen? And it happens a lot.

There are two possible explanations that I can see from where I’m sitting. The first logical explanation is that this person is an idiot. The second logical explanation is that this person was trying to bring his or her firearm on the plane undetected, because they really wanted it with them.

The excuse that some give of “I forgot it was there” is absurd to me. If …read more

Via:: Truth About Guns