A West Virginia man was charged after TSA seized a gun at the Pittsburgh International Airport on Friday.
The Allegheny County Police Department said the gun and ammunition were found in a carry-on bag at the alternate security checkpoint at 6:50 a.m.
Wayne Parker Jr., 39, was detained. Police said he did not have a valid concealed carry permit.
Parker faces a misdemeanor charge of carrying a firearm without a license.
The FBI was notified of the incident.
Anyone who brings a gun to an airport security checkpoint could receive a federal fine of up to $10,000 from TSA. A repeat offender can be charged up to $13,910.
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