Please don't bring your gun to the airport

Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport ranked fourth in the nation for TSA gun confiscations last year.

Why it matters: Most of the guns found at airports nationwide were loaded, which threatens the safety of employees and other passengers, per the TSA.

• Plus: A firearm discovery brings the TSA line to a standstill until police resolve the incident — delaying travelers from getting to their gates. People who bring weapons to an airport can face civil penalties that can stretch into the thousands of dollars.

By the numbers: Federal agents found 247 firearms at Sky Harbor's TSA checkpoints in 2024, up from 235 in 2023.