Rep. Victoria Spartz was charged with a weapons violation after TSA officers found a firearm in her carry-on at Dulles International Airport. The firearm was unloaded and in her carry-on bag, and she claimed it was accidentally left in her suitcase pocket. Spartz has represented Indiana’s Fifth Congressional District since 2021.
Key Points
Firearm was unloaded and in carry-on bag
Spartz claimed it was accidentally left in her suitcase pocket
Passengers can travel with firearms if secured properly in checked baggage
Pros
Passengers' safety ensured by TSA officers detecting the firearm
Strict laws in place to prevent weapons in airport terminals
Cons
Violation of Virginia law prohibiting carrying a weapon in an airport terminal
Potential security risks associated with carrying firearms in carry-on luggage