It seems fewer people are bringing weapons aboard, according to the agency that still confiscates more than 6,000 firearms ...

The screening found a loaded handgun in Kershaw’s possession resulting in a $5,000 fine. “It was early, I was half-awake and clearly not thinking straight,” Kershaw said in the press release.

The weapons found include what Bouchard described as an AR-style pistol and a Glock semi-automatic handgun. Both were loaded with 40-round magazines, Bouchard said. The guns were not registered.

The handgun was loaded with 11 rounds. “He had a gun and could have shot anybody,” Elliott said. “I didn’t want that to happen. Anybody else in booking would have done the same thing.” ...

By Bay City News A 20-year-old Oakland man was arrested in Santa Rosa on Saturday after police allegedly found a loaded, unregistered handgun during a traffic stop, authorities said.