DAYTON — Airport security prevented two guns from being brought on board planes at Dayton International Airport last week.
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The guns were found on Feb. 3 around 5:30 a.m. and Feb. 7 around 8 p.m., according to a media release from the Transportation Security Administration.
TSA agents said both firearms were loaded.
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“Bringing a firearm to the checkpoint is a careless, expensive mistake that endangers other passengers,” Ohio TSA Federal Security Director Donald Barker said. “Passengers should start with an empty bag when packing to ensure they are not bringing any prohibited items to the checkpoint, and review guidance on the safe and legal way to transport a firearm if they need to do so.”
These are the first two guns detected at DAY checkpoints so far in 2025.
Seven firearms were detected at DAY last year.
For information on transportation firearms and ammunition visit TSA’s website.
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