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In response to "Obama ending program that lets pilots carry guns. -- (link)" by Dr.Vermin

When the alternative is just locking the doors moreso, I don't see any reason pilots need to be armed

Posted by Will Hunting (aka JoeMetz) Mar 17 '09, 14:47

their job is to fly the plane, not play cops and robbers.

Hell, trained officers in 'combat' situations fail more often than not. We're really going to risk some trigger-happy unqualified guy having a weapon in that million to one chance his plane gets hijacked?

No thanks.

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split the difference...trazers. - Mel Profit Mar 17, 14:49 1
- This gives me an idea for a tv series. Pilot accidentally tazes control panel which crash lands plane + terrorist + passengers...in 1909! -- nm - Max Mar 17, 15:05

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When the alternative is just locking the doors moreso, I don't see any reason pilots need to be armed

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