APSA proposes that providing the pilots of commercial airliners with firearms and firearm training would be a simple, effective, inexpensive and sensible way to harden the ... Airline pilots are among the most highly trained and carefully screened professionals in the world. ... Flights Protected by 2 ; Armed Pilots: <3%
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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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No one should have been surprised. Our nation's commercial pilots are responsible for the safety of millions of passengers, and they have lived up to that responsibility. They are also a pragmatic lot, and they know all too well that only armed resistance could have thwarted the tragedies of 9.11.
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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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'Airline Pilots Should be Armed' ... An analysis of the article "Airline pilots should be armed" by John Lott. ... A discussion of the issue of commercial airline pilots and mandatory retirement.
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The first paragraph introduces the topic, which is an issue of policy: Should commercial airline pilots be permitted to carry guns? After describing the problem at hand, the writer briefly introduces the topic under debate: ... The reason is that there may be nightmarish consequences if pilots become armed. To generate a...
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Police Forums & Law Enforcement Forums @ Officer.com > Public Forums > General Law Enforcement Topics > Should Airline Pilots Be Armed? ... When I went to FLETC in 2003, they had the first group of pilots for commercial airlines training to carry a firearm in the cockpit while i was there. I think that it is a good...
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