Why are cargo pilots being allowed to carry guns as part of the Federal Flight Deck Officer programme. As my employer has the reinforced cockpit doors and still refuses to allow its employees to jumpseat, why do they need guns?? To protect them from each other or in case an express package shows "attitude"? Sorry to sound a little sarcastic but i have already read two reports of the gun being in places it shouldn't be at block-in. (Both during a block-turn back for mx). Dont get me wrong, pax jets maybe but freighters with no jumpseaters...the mind boggles.