[Don Joe]

"That's cool by me - you go by Free Republic, I'll go by my experience in aircraft maintenance. Ok?"

Sounds good. Please back up your claims with some evidence, OK?

So far, I am aware of exactly ONE example of "explosive decompression" caused by gunfire.

However, I discount it, inasmuch as it occurred in a James Bond movie.

OK, I'm all ears. Please document some real-life examples of "explosive decompression" caused by gunfire.

Be warned, however, that the threads that you so readily discount carried beaucoup documentation from those in the industry who scoff at the idea you assert.

Oh, and in closing, it occurs to me that YOU are "on Freerepublic" too. So who the hell are YOU that we should ignore all of the documented evidence and bow down at your knees?

[Tennessee_Bob]

So who the hell are YOU that we should ignore all of the documented evidence and bow down at your knees?

Odd.

In my posts, I don't recall asking anyone to go by my experience. In fact, what I said was "you go by Free Republic, I'll go by my experience in aircraft maintenance."

But hey, feel free to interpret what I say in any way you want.

BTW, you might want to read the other posts I have on this thread regarding "explosive decompression," ok?

Have a nice night, and you might want to cut down on the caffiene.

[RedBloodedAmerican]

There are as many posts on FR about gun fire reaking open an aircraft as there are those that say it can't happen. How any aircraft have had that happen that you are aware of? Not many. But that is not because it wouldnt or cant happen; it is because there has not been that many incidences of gunfire aboard aircraft. So if thats not an issue, then why is anyone complaining about his "rights" being taken away in the first place?

Anyone familiar with guns and aircraft KNOWS. Anyone familiar with just guns does NOT.