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Founded in the wake of the 9-11 tragedy, and working closely with pilots associations, law enforcement and industry experts, our membership includes thousands of active and retired commercial airline pilots representing virtually all major U.S. passenger and cargo airlines. ... Flights Protected by 2 ; Armed Pilots: <3%
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Situation: In two cases, airline pilots are threatened by hijackers. And reach for their own guns ... Up in arms: should commercial airline pilots be armed? ...
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I'm not really sure. I lean towards yes. Of course, they'd have to be subject to more background testing and a course in the correct use of firearms. The biggest thing I have against it is the fact that a gun would already be on the plane, ...
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Owner/pilot, Cherokee 140 trainer No, I don't think they should be armed. I don't like to see guns in airplanes and I think we would be overreacting by putting guns there. I can live with air marshals, but I think the pilot's job is to fly ...
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; Armed pilots could stop hijackers in their tracks ... The nation's largest pilots' union overwhelmingly supports this legislation. "Our pilots have requested the ability to defend themselves," said Rep. John Mica (R-FL). "They are our last line of defense and should have at least a fighting chance." ;
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[Archive] Should Airline Pilots Be Armed? General Law Enforcement Topics ... Police Forums & Law Enforcement Forums @ Officer.com > Public Forums > General Law Enforcement Topics > Should Airline Pilots Be Armed?
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Last week [September 2003], pilots from around the country held rallies in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, Miami, and Washington, D.C., to draw attention to their concerns. Consider the following: ... Home > Airline Pilots Should Be Armed...
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Three pilots of a major airline recently [in 2002] gathered here at George Bush Intercontinental Airport [in Houston] to discuss whether, as an anti-terrorism measure, pilots should be armed. The Transportation Department says guns will not be permitted in cockpits. ... Home > Airline Pilots Should Not Be Armed...
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WASHINGTON – First District Congressman Paul Ryan today voted for legislation that would allow qualified, trained airline pilots to carry a gun in the cockpit. ... "Trained and qualified pilots should be allowed to carry firearms to defend themselves, their plane and passengers," Ryan said. "In our fight to stop...
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