Preparedness
Rep. Spartz’s Accidental Carry- Unloaded firearm slips past airport security
In a recent incident, Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.) unwittingly carried an unloaded firearm in her luggage while going through airport security, as indicated by her office’s statement. This incident underscored the often contentious discussions surrounding Americans’ Second Amendment rights.
“Last Friday, Rep. Spartz accidentally carried an empty handgun in her suitcase with no magazine or bullets, which she did not realize was in the pocket of her suitcase, while going through security at Dulles airport. Rep. Spartz was issued a citation and proceeded on her international flight to the OSCE PA meeting in Europe,” as per the information from her office.
Despite the mishap, Spartz remains a strong advocate for gun rights, asserting, ‘I will always stand strong for 2nd Amendment rights for all law-abiding Americans!’
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has confirmed the incident. According to a representative, “TSA officers at IAD detected a .380 caliber firearm during passenger security screening. The firearm was unloaded and in the individual’s carry-on bag.”
Furthermore, a spokesperson from the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority informed Axios that “Victoria Spartz, 45, of Noblesville, IN, was charged on Friday, June 28 with a weapons violation at Dulles Airport.”
Spartz has an interesting background; she is an immigrant who grew up under an oppressive regime in Ukraine and has been serving in Congress since 2021. This background may explain her strong advocacy for the Second Amendment. She recently tweeted, “As someone who grew up under tyranny, I understand that our 2nd Amendment is second for a reason – to protect all other rights. I will always stand strong for 2nd Amendment rights for all law-abiding Americans!”
Interestingly, after initially announcing that she would not run for office in 2024, Spartz reversed her decision and successfully won her Republican primary in Indiana’s 5th Congressional District earlier this year.
This incident may also reignite debates surrounding the TSA’s role and efficacy. GOP Sen. Mike Lee of Utah, for instance, has previously suggested that the TSA should be dismantled, arguing, “It’s time to abolish the TSA. Airlines can and will secure their own planes if a federal agency doesn’t do it for them. They’ll do it better than TSA, without undermining the Constitution and with less groping—showing more respect for passengers.”
This incident serves as a reminder of the ongoing debates around gun rights and airport security in the United States. As our society grapples with these complex issues, it will be interesting to see if this incident sparks any substantial changes or simply adds to the ongoing dialogue.
Let us know what you think, please share your thoughts in the comments below.
Frederick Huntowski
July 11, 2024 at 11:24 am
The poll questions are poorly framed. Lawmakers should have no more, or less rights than all citizens. What is good for the goose is good for the gander. As lawmakers, equal rights under law should be their focus for all!
Richard Escovedo
July 11, 2024 at 12:09 pm
Lawmakers always have a target on themselves and should be able to protect themselves and their families.
William Calvert
July 11, 2024 at 12:24 pm
All competent citizens should be allowed to carry firearms as they see fit. It is a constitutional right that our founding fathers wanted to protect a citizen from daily harm to unjust government.
Anonymous
July 11, 2024 at 12:55 pm
When I try to post a comment I get a message saying that I have posted a similar comment before. This isn’t true since I haven’t posted a comment on this story or any other story. Is this one of the ways the media and the government control what they want the world to see what they want the world to see?
Jim gilmore
July 11, 2024 at 12:58 pm
Just wining a election is not enough to be armed on aircraft!
DAN DUFFY
July 11, 2024 at 1:42 pm
I believe in the 2nd Amendment and the right to bear arms.
I have my concealed carry license.
Robert Hoyt
July 11, 2024 at 1:51 pm
Law enforcement abd licensed individuals are the only people that should be allowed to carry firearms. Lawmakers make the law,not uphold it.
John Jones
July 11, 2024 at 4:41 pm
Government personnel that are not law enforcement or licensed security personnel,should only be allowed to carry firearms and other weapons in the same manner and places as regular US citizens are. This applies to elected officials as well.
Lon
July 11, 2024 at 5:02 pm
I believe they should be made to follow ALL of the same laws they impose upon the citizens they represent. No Exceptions Period.
Flashfly69
July 11, 2024 at 8:49 pm
Politicians should be treated exactly like ordinary citizens. And those who are felons should never be allowed to carry.
Robert Getty
July 11, 2024 at 9:57 pm
I trust do one any more cops are the #1 crooks and are being killed on their phony egos and lack of training Ca and Fl are 2 bad states -Tx is the good guys -NY is trash DA’s and George Soros dupes -he should be hanged-now
Abe Fromm
July 15, 2024 at 11:22 am
Lawmakers should not be above the law. There is a process in place that allows licensed individuals to check in firearms at the airport. Why can’t lawmakers follow these same rules?