Although I am a bit of a gun collector, I would prefer to keep them out of the cockpit. Considering the amount of training needed to use a handgun properly in a stressful situation, I think this is just asking for trouble. We would have them right up to the point where an innocent passenger was accidentally killed. The taser idea is interesting, but that too, can be turned on the user. Not to mention the fact that it would be one more thing to prepare for on your next PC. I can see it now, shoot a few approaches, do a few V1 cuts, then hit the range. I have to agree that barricading the flight deck is the probably the most realistic alternative. Now if only I could get my leatherman tool back....
[ 21 September 2001: Message edited by: Do28 ]