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TSA stops man from bringing antique gun onto plane at Philadelphia International Airport

When asked about it, the man reportedly told officials that he received the pistol as a gift from his father. TSA officers stopped a man from bringing an antique pistol onto a plane at Philadelphia International Airport. The weapon was detected at a security checkpoint and was not loaded. The man, who is from Middletown, Pennsylvania, claimed he received the pistol as a gift from his father. He was charged with a criminal citation and fined. So far this year, TSA has caught 15 guns at the airport.

TSA stops man from bringing antique gun onto plane at Philadelphia International Airport

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TSA stops man from bringing antique gun onto plane at Philadelphia International Airport

TSA stops man from bringing antique gun onto plane at Philadelphia International Airport

TSA stops man from bringing antique gun onto plane at Philadelphia International Airport

TSA stops man from bringing antique gun onto plane at Philadelphia International Airport

TSA stops man from bringing antique gun onto plane at Philadelphia International Airport

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- TSA officers stopped a man from bringing an antique pistol onto a plane at Philadelphia International Airport on Sunday.

Authorities detected the weapon inside the man's carry-on items at a security checkpoint.

Officers say it was sitting among some clothing and was not loaded.

When asked about it, the man reportedly told officials that he received the pistol as a gift from his father.

The man -- who is from Middletown, Pennsylvania -- was charged with a criminal citation and was fined.

So far this year, TSA has caught 15 guns at Philadelphia International Airport.

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