West Virginia man stopped with gun at PIT Airport checkpoint

A West Virginia man is facing a misdemeanor charge after bringing a gun Thursday morning to the alternate security checkpoint at Pittsburgh International.

Allegheny County Police say 39-year-old Wayne Parker Jr. packed a handgun in his carry-on bag and did not have a valid concealed carry permit.

Passengers who bring firearms to a TSA checkpoint can face a first time fine as high as $10,000 dollars.

The TSA has been concerned over the growing number of firearms found in bags at security checkpoints across the country.

Many people say they forgot they had a gun in their bag. The TSA says that's no excuse.