On September 16, TSA officers intercepted two separate incidents involving loaded firearms at airport security checkpoints in State College, Pennsylvania, and Lynchburg, Virginia. In State College, a man was found with a loaded 9mm handgun in his backpack, facing potential financial penalties up to $15,000. Similarly, in Lynchburg, another man attempted to board a flight with a 9mm firearm containing four bullets, leading to a police citation and civil penalties. TSA officials emphasized that firearms must be transported in checked baggage, unloaded, and in a hard-sided locked case. These incidents underscore TSA's ongoing vigilance regarding security violations, especially in light of the recent anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Passengers are reminded to familiarize themselves with firearm transportation rules to avoid severe penalties.