Baton Rouge Airport, TSA shares tips on how passengers can fly with a gun

Sudan Britton
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BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — The Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport is enforcing that all passengers understand and follow the important tips before crossing the Transportation Security Administration checkpoint, including firearms.

“If you want to travel with your firearm, it must be in a checked bag, it must be in a locked hard-sided case, unloaded, and declared to the airline when you get to the airport,” said Sari Koshetz, Spokesperson for the Transportation Security Administration.

This year, multiple passengers attempted to travel with prohibited items like loaded and unsealed guns, brass knuckles, tasers, and more in their carry-on bags. Koshetz said five guns were stopped during checking.

“If you bring a firearm into the TSA checkpoint, you face a fine that can reach $15,000 and you will lose your TSA pre-check benefits,” said Koshetz.

TSA found more than 1,500 guns at checkpoints this year — and a very high percentage were ‘loaded’

Koshetz advises passengers to leave weapons at home and remember the 3-1-1 rule when traveling with liquids.

The 3-1-1 rule states liquids must be in a 3.4-ounce container, all containers must be in a clear one-quart size bag and each passenger is allowed one bag.

The airport said if passengers traveling with a gun, it must be in a sealed case and unloaded. The Director of Aviation, Mike Edwards, said everyone should do their part.

“Passengers can help minimize delays when going through the security screening checkpoint by ensuring that you’re packing smart when you’re preparing for your trip,” said Edwards.

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