TSA found 78 firearms in carry-on bags in one week, including Texas airports

Loaded firearms found at San Antonio Airport, Houston airport, more

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SAN ANTONIO – The Transportation Security Administration discovered 78 firearms in carry-on bags from June 4 through June 10.

Of the firearms discovered that week, 61 were loaded and 25 had a round chambered, according to TSA.gov.

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Loaded firearms were found at several major Texas airports, including:

Austin Bergstrom International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Dallas Love Field
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
San Antonio International Airport
William P. Hobby Airport (Houston)

TSA may impose civil penalties of up to $13,066 per violation per person for prohibited items violations and violations of other TSA regulations, according to TSA.gov.

Unloaded firearms may be transported in locked, hard-sided containers in checked baggage, but not carry-ons.

For full rules on how to transport firearms and ammunition, click here.