TSA officers at Pittsburgh International have intercepted another firearm at the main security checkpoint.
Officials say the .380 caliber handgun discovered Monday was not loaded.
Police confiscated the gun and cited the woman, a resident of Florida, on a weapons charge.
This is the 28th firearm that officers have caught at the checkpoint so far this year.
TSA officials say when a gun is stopped by security, it stops security lines and causes delays.
“This was the 28th firearm that our officers have intercepted at our checkpoints so far this year and it is concerning to continue to see travelers bring their guns to our checkpoints,” said Karen Keys-Turner, TSA’s Federal Security Director for the airport. “While I am proud of our officers for their continued vigilance, I am disappointed that gun owners continue to bring their firearms to our checkpoints. TSA has been in existence nearly 23 years and yet individuals continue to try to travel with their guns. Responsible gun owners always know where their firearms are, and they know not to bring them to a checkpoint.”