TSA agents reported a gun found in a passenger's carry on bag Tuesday morning.
The man told police he routinely carries the gun in his backpack and forgot to take it out. The gun was in a zipped compartment inside the bag.
The man, who has not been charged, does have a permit for the gun.
The gun, ammunition and holster were seized by police. He was allowed to continue on his American Airlines flight to Dallas.
Police said prosecutors will review the case.
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