Summary
A woman from Alabama almost missed her flight to her wedding in Italy when the TSA found a gun in her fiancé's bag. Their flight was delayed, but after police checks, they were allowed to continue their journey and got married in Venice.
Key Facts
- Meagan Smith Barbee and her fiancé Isaac Barbee were traveling from Huntsville to Venice for their wedding.
- TSA officers found a pistol in Isaac's backpack during airport screening.
- Isaac explained the gun was accidentally left in a pocket he doesn't usually use.
- Police and the FBI conducted a background check on Isaac, which delayed their flight.
- TSA seizes an average of 18 guns daily at U.S. airport security checkpoints.
- In 2023, 6,737 firearms were found in carry-on luggage at U.S. airports.
- TSA rules allow firearms in checked baggage if unloaded and declared, but not in carry-ons.
- Isaac was eventually cleared and allowed to board the flight just before departure.
