TSA finds 20 percent more firearms in carry-on bags
Transportation Security Administration agents discovered 2,653 firearms in carry-on bags at checkpoints last year.
TSA agents found 2 pounds of gun powder and 600 rounds of ammunition in a checked bag at Richmond International Airport. While black powder is never permitted, travelers can transport ammunition in checked baggage provided they follow proper packing guidelines.
(TSA photo)
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