An unnamed man from Batavia faces weapons charges for allegedly bringing a loaded gun to the Buffalo-Niagara International Airport on Friday.
According to a report Sunday by TV channel WGRZ, Transportation Security Administration officials say a TSA officer spotted the loaded .380-caliber handgun in the man's carry-on bag via the security checkpoint X-ray machine. The gun was reportedly loaded with seven bullets, including one in the chamber.
Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA) police responded to the checkpoint and confiscated the weapon.
Police and TSA officials did not release his name.
UPDATE Aug. 8: From our news partner WBTA -- Herbert Schroeder, 63, of Batavia, is facing charges after a gun was found in his carry-on luggage at the Buffalo airport. TSA officials say they detected the loaded .38-caliber handgun when he was trying to pass through security on Friday.
Why is his name being
Why is his name being withheld ?
The name is out there now,
The name is out there now, WBTA had it on.
Not sure where all the anti
Not sure where all the anti SAFE Act folks are today, but I am sure they will find a way to somehow blame Cuomo and The Dems for this.......
From someone who wants the
As someone who wants the Safe Act repealed; firearms in carry-on luggage is a violation of Federal law that pre-dates the Safe Act. Most pistol permit holders are aware of this, just as they are aware it is illegal to carry in a Post Office or a New York State or County Building. Applicable laws, including the use of force, are taught in the pistol permit classes.