If his flight to Ft. Lauderdale really did originate in Anchorage, TSA at the Ted Stevens International Airport should be questions as to how they let pass a loaded firearm in this guy's baggage. This is the very reason our nation has spend billions over the last 15 years to beef up security at airports, and certainly other attacks have been prevented in the past. But this seems to be a failure on the part of Anchorage TSA.

From NY Times:
"Shortly after 1 p.m. Friday, the suspect, who had been an airline passenger, pulled a semiautomatic handgun out of his bag and opened fire in a crowded baggage claim area in Terminal 2, officials said."