This statistic shows the top 10 airports with the most gun confiscations in the the United States in the year 2019. The George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston seized 138 guns from passengers in 2019.
Airports with the most gun confiscations in the U.S in 2019
Name of airport
Number of guns
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
323
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
217
Denver International Airport (DEN)
140
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
138
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
132
Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL)
103
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
100
Nashville International Airport (BNA)
97
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
96
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
87
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