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NORFOLK, Va. – The Transportation Security Administration at Norfolk International Airport intercepted a 9mm handgun that was loaded Friday.
According to the officials, the gun was found at a checkpoint with eight bullets in it, and the man that had the gun was cited with a weapons charge after police were called.
“As a reminder, individuals who bring weapons to a checkpoint are subject to federal civil penalties of up to $13,000. Even individuals with gun carry permits are not permitted to carry a gun on an aircraft. A typical first offense for carrying a handgun into a checkpoint is $3,900.”
A complete list of penalties can be viewed here.
Passengers are permitted to travel with firearms in checked baggage if they are properly packaged and declared.
