How Much Trouble Are You In If TSA Finds a Firearm in Your Carry-On Bag in Washington State?
This video explains the legal ramifications of possessing a firearm in carry-on luggage at a TSA checkpoint in Washington State. William Kirk, President of Washington Gun Law, details how both federal regulations (49 CFR 1540.111) and Washington state law (RCW 9.41.300(1)(e)) prohibit knowingly carrying a firearm past a TSA checkpoint. He emphasizes that even accidental transport is a federal offense with potential fines up to $4,000, and directs viewers to resources for properly flying with a firearm.














