Because that seemed like a good idea.
Houston Rockets Center Dwight Howard will not face charges after trying to go through airport security with a loaded gun. The story, which was first reported by TMZ, was later confirmed by the Houston Police Department.
From TMZ:
“TMZ Sports has learned the NBA superstar was stopped at George Bush Airport in Houston on August 28th … when Dwight put his carry-on bag through the scanner, and a TSA agent noticed a LOADED GLOCK inside!!! Law enforcement sources tell us a further inspection revealed the gun, a Glock 26 9mm was LOADED with one round in the chamber. We’re told Dwight said he simply forgot the gun was in the bag.”
The Rockets have said they are aware of the situation but have not commented on it. Luckily Howard was in Texas, a state that is more lenient with gun laws, compared to states like New York, which have VERY strict laws. Howard was allowed to give the gun to an associate who took it back to his house, as Howard boarded the plane, according to police. While the district attorney was called, no charges were pressed.
The lesson in all of this, don’t bring a gun to the airport.
