TSA sees an increase in firearms at security checkpoints Starr Anderson July 8, 2014 1 minute read Recently TSA officers at airports in Lynchburg, Richmond and Norfolk have detected more guns in travelers’ carry-on items. That’s why the TSA is trying to inform people of the right way to travel with a gun. WFIR’s Starr Anderson has the story. Share: Post navigation Previous: Police look for Peeping TomNext: New stormwater utility fee kicked in on July 1st Related Stories United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge helps fund new nature trail signs in Rocky Mount Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 More Romeo & Juliet, new exhibit at Wilson Museum, Broadway in Roanoke releases schedule for 26-27 season Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 Feeding Southwest Virginia President and CEO Pamela Irvine will retire at the end of the year after 45 years with the Food Bank Gene Marrano June 24, 2026