Man 'forgot' handgun in carry-on; 30th firearm detected at Boston Logan in 2022

The record number of firearms detected at Boston Logan Airport was raised to 30 on Tuesday morning after TSA officials found a loaded gun in a mans carry-on baggage at the security checkpoint.

The 43-year-old Nantucket man had a 9mm loaded handgun with a round chambered and nine other rounds, TSA officials said. TSA then called Massachusetts State Police, who stated the man said he forgot the gun was in his carry-on bag.

TSA said state police informed the man he would receive a summons to court in the mail.

This morning @TSA officers detected this loaded 9mm firearm during security screening @BostonLogan. @MassStatePolice responded and informed the man he would receive a summons in the mail. This was the 30th firearm detected during security screening at BOS in 2022. #travelfail pic.twitter.com/tOURaIBXic— TSA_NewEngland (@TSA_NewEngland) December 27, 2022 Read more: TSA ups fine for bringing guns through security after record-setting year

This was the 30th firearm detected at Boston Logan Airport in 2022, further shattering the previous record of 21 firearms found at the airport in 2018.

There are several items passengers are not allowed to bring in an airport, including firearms, loaded guns and the like. TSA has the full list of its prohibited items available on its website.Read more: TSA officials stop Boston Logan passenger with illegal double-edge knife

TSA has also upped its maximum civil penalty for bringing guns in the airport to $14,950 from its previous maximum fine of $13,669. The minimum and usual fine for a first offense is $4,100, TSA officials said.

Although a passenger may have a concealed carry permit, it does not allow for them to carry a firearm on a plane, officials said. TSA has the complete list of civil penalties posted online, and its website details how to properly travel with a firearm.

Those wishing to travel and bring their guns can do so in checked baggage. The guns, however, must be unloaded, packed separately from ammunition in a locked hardback case and declared at the airline check-in counter, TSA officials said.