Travelers at Pittsburgh International Airport experienced delays this Saturday when a loaded .38 caliber revolver was discovered in a woman's carry-on during a routine screening. Officers at the airport found the weapon as they checked the bags of passengers heading towards their flights. According to a statement by the Transportation Security Administration, the checkpoint lane was shut down temporarily while law enforcement responded to the incident.
The firearm belonged to a woman from Creighton, PA, who was subsequently arrested. The rest of the travelers were either held up or redirected to another lane, creating a bottleneck just days before Thanksgiving. This incident marked the 39th firearm intercepted at the Pittsburgh airport in that year alone and the third for November.
For those unsure about what items are permissible, the TSA recommends using the free myTSA app with a "What can I bring?" feature or reaching out on social media platforms like Twitter or Facebook Messenger at @AskTSA. Travelers may also text "Travel" to AskTSA (275-872) with their questions. The TSA's website also details the appropriate steps to travel with a firearm legally.
