[Aquinasfan]

Where in the Constitution is the federal government given the authority to determine who can and cannot carry a firearm?

Interstate commerce? I think this one actually makes sense. Especially from the public safety angle.

[ccmay]

Interstate commerce? I think this one actually makes sense. Especially from the public safety angle.

Right you are, this rule should supersede local laws in places like DC and California that otherwise might prevent a pilot from being armed. This is totally Constitutional and to be applauded.

-ccm