[elephantlips]

Pilot yes, aircrew, no. We don't guns in the cabin to aid inappropriate individuals. In the cockpit they are totally appropriate. Criminals need control of the plane. Without it, they are limited in what they can do.

[cajungirl]

well,if they fly it they ought to be armed. I have a delicious fantasy of some federal security guy trying to relieve an armed pilot of his nail clippeers..I would love to see the pilot say "go ahead, make my day"