Country singer Scotty McCreery cited for handgun at airport
Posted Jul 22, 2017 9:11 am.
Last Updated Jul 22, 2017 9:40 am.
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RALEIGH, N.C. – Country singer Scotty McCreery has been cited after authorities say he had a loaded handgun with him in Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Authorities told local media organizations that they found a loaded 9 millimeter handgun in McCreery’s backpack at a security checkpoint on July 13. He told authorities he had been at a firing range and forgot to take the gun out. He was flying to Nashville, Tennessee.
Authorities say he had a valid concealed carry permit. He was cited for a misdemeanour concealed weapon permit violation and released.
McCreery told WTVD-TV in a statement that he has learned a lesson he won’t forget, adding, “I take gun safety very seriously.”
The singer is an “American Idol” winner and North Carolina native.