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 Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, wife dead in apparent murder-suicide Ian Price April 16, 2026 Gov. Spanberger’s proposed amendments to the Affordable Medicine Act could be costly for Virginians Emma Thomas April 16, 2026 Blue Ridge Marathon, Down by Downtown music fest preview Gene Marrano April 15, 2026