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An assortment of weapons are displayed that were discovered at GSP within the past three months.
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) reported, as of Nov. 6, a record 1,861 firearms nationwide were discovered at checkpoints compared to all of 2013 when 1,813 were confiscated.
Last week, TSA discovered 41 firearms (34 of which were loaded), 16 stun guns, four replica grenades, a 13-inch cane sword, and a box-cutter found concealed in the lining of a carry-on bag.
Other facts reported by TSA in the first 10 months of this year:
• 1,855 firearms discovered in carry-on baggage of those about to board aircraft.
• 1,471 were loaded
• 3,048 firearms, firearm components, replica firearms, stun guns and other similar dangerous objects discovered by TSA from passengers in their carry-on luggage.
• Last week, TSA discovered 41 firearms (34 of which were loaded), 16 stun guns, four replica grenades, a 13-inch cane sword, and a box-cutter found concealed in the lining of a carry-on bag.