Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers prevented a passenger from bringing a handgun onboard an airplane at Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) Sunday.
This was the second incident in five days. A gun was also detected at the checkpoint on Wednesday, Sept. 25.
In both incidents, TSA officials immediately alerted the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Police, who responded to the checkpoint.
So far, 17 firearms have been detected at GRR this year. A total of 19 firearms were detected at GRR security checkpoints in 2023.
“Individuals who own firearms should familiarize themselves with regulations regarding where their weapons can and cannot be carried,” Michigan TSA Federal Security Director Reggie Stephens said. “As we continue to see increased travel volumes, we encourage everyone to prepare for the screening experience and not bring prohibited items, which increase risks and delays for all passengers.”
Nationally, more than 6,700 firearms were stopped at airport checkpoints in 2023.
