It’s no surprise that a high number of Americans don’t feel safe on airplanes
Federal Officials say last year a record number of airliner passengers tried to bring loaded guns on planes. It doesn’t really come as a surprise after the terrorist attacks that happened around the globe and the heightened alert to mass shootings.
The Transportation Security Administration says 2,653 firearms were found in carry-on bags in 2015, a 20 percent increase over the previous year, which had been a record. More than four out of five were loaded.
Airports with the most gun discoveries were Dallas-Fort Worth, 153; Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta, 144; Houston George Bush, 100; Denver, 90, and Phoenix, 73.
TSA screened 708 million passengers in 2015, 40 million more than in 2014.
Weapons of any kind are prohibited in carry-on bags. However, passengers can take guns with them when they fly if they are in checked bags, unloaded, properly packed and declared to the airline.
I do believe it’s imperative to follow the rules on an airline for everyone’s safety, so if you have a firearm properly stow it away when traveling. Know the laws of where you are going and what airports you are passing through.
However I completely understand feeling unsafe when traveling these days, the need to protect your family and yourself feels stronger than ever. What are your thoughts on bringing your firearm on an airplane? Do you think the current firearm laws on airline travel are unconstitutional?
