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2023-11-17 -Short Attention Span Theater-

Florida man stopped by TSA at West Virginia airport for attempting to bring loaded gun on plane

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Posted by Skidmark 2023-11-17 00:00|| || Front Page|| [19 views ] Top

#1 I am old enough to remember when Smoking & Peanuts were still allowed on Flights.

Last time I flew I got the 3rd degree for just checking in my firearm with my baggage, for a LV shooting meet.

Posted by NN2N1 2023-11-17 06:14|| 2023-11-17 06:14|| Front Page Top

#2 allowed the man to return the gun to his vehicle

Weird.

Posted by Skidmark 2023-11-17 09:01|| 2023-11-17 09:01|| Front Page Top

#3 The TSA doesn't have the authority to arrest people caught trying to board a plane with a gun. Nor can they confiscate the gun.

They have to refer the matter to the local police. In southern states, especially at smaller airports, it's not unusual for the police to allow the person to return the gun to their vehicle and not press charges.

OTOH, the person will not be allowed to fly that day and they face civil penalties up to about $15,000.00.

Posted by EMSArtifact 2023-11-17 10:53|| 2023-11-17 10:53|| Front Page Top

#4 It would not have been an issue on an Allegheny flight. RIP

Posted by Super Hose 2023-11-17 15:10|| 2023-11-17 15:10|| Front Page Top

#5 In a country awash in violent crime that the authorities don't seem to care about (except to whine about the need for more "gun laws") I'd like to see a "no harm done, no crime chargeable" blanket rule.

Posted by M. Murcek 2023-11-17 15:23|| 2023-11-17 15:23|| Front Page Top

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