‘More Than 90 Percent of Them Were Loaded’

Posted on August 6, 2024 by JMN

“Last year the [U.S.] Transportation Security Administration intercepted a record number [of firearms] at airport security checkpoints: 6,737. More than 90 percent of them were loaded when they were discovered.”

(Andrew Keh, “An Olympian’s Awkward Packing List: Toothbrush? Check. Rifle? Check.” New York Times, 7-23-24)

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