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To: Myrddin
Fine. It will poke a few small holes in the airplane. The big valve that constantly leaks pressure outside to balance the compressor will have to close down a bit. The noise from the gunshots will be more disturbing than any pressure change caused by bullets actually piercing the aircraft fuselage. Worst case...the oxygen masks drop and the pilot makes a quick descent to 10,000 ft where oxygen isn't required.

It may also result in the death of innocent passengers, the destruction of vital electrical equipment and the possible compromise of the cabin, depending on the ammunition used.

Using frangible ammunition complete eliminates any possibility of breaking windows or piercing the aircraft skin. That is standard issue with the air marshals.

I'm not concerned about the air marshals, but about all of those others who by using their 2d Amendment rights are carrying weapons capable of much more.

311 posted on 01/11/2007 6:53:40 AM PST by MACVSOG68
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To: MACVSOG68
I'm not concerned about the air marshals, but about all of those others who by using their 2d Amendment rights are carrying weapons capable of much more.

Prior to the Gun Control Act of 1968, it was common for travelers to have loaded weapons in their possession on domestic flights. The airline hijackings didn't start until AFTER GCA68 disarmed everyone. I don't think that is a coincidence.

It may also result in the death of innocent passengers, the destruction of vital electrical equipment and the possible compromise of the cabin, depending on the ammunition used.

It might disturb the meal service too. It's a rare occurrence and much better than allowing the aircraft to be employed in the manner on 9-11-2001. Aircraft are typically multiply redundant. Lots of damage has to be done in mulitiple places to put the aircraft in jeopardy of not being able to fly safely. A hijacker is likely to be inflicting harm on innocent passengers as well. It's a matter of whether everyone is forced to wait like sheep to be slaughtered or has a means of putting a rapid end to the problem.

323 posted on 01/11/2007 7:38:03 AM PST by Myrddin
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