After the cowardly attacks on September 11, 2001, airline pilots are now allowed to carry weapons aboard flights. This past weekend, a gun belonging to the pilot of a US Airways flight went off as the plane was on approach to land in North Carolina, the first time a weapon issued under a federal program to arm pilots was fired according to authorities. Thankfully this 'accidental discharge' didn't injure any of the crew or passengers. Before a pilot can keep a gun in the cockpit, he or she must take a psychological test and complete a firearms training program run by the government to qualify. Hopefully this incident doesn't deter future carrying of firearms by pilots. When I fly, I feel better when my pilot makes this announcement to his passengers.
Bob
1 comment:
Bobby,
You and I both know a Ruger .22 can't pierce body-armor. That's a fact.
Leon
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