Despite the law, travelers continue to bring guns to airports across the country. In 2024, the Transportation Security Administration intercepted 272 firearms at security checkpoint at George Bush Intercontinental Airport,

"Most people claim that they forgot that they had their gun with them. It is careless and irresponsible to not know where your gun is."

TSA intercepted 6,678 firearms at airport checkpoints in 2024, a slight decrease from 2023. 94% were loaded. HOUSTON — In a slight decrease from the previous year, the Transportation Security Administration said its agents intercepted 6,678 firearms at airport security checkpoints across the United States in 2024.