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Old 18th October 2001 | 21:18
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What is the problem of the bullet passing through the aircraft skin? Ever had a look at the physical position of the outflow valves at max. diff.? The danger of firearm discharge in the cabin is overplayed compared with the event it is intended to prevent. I do not approve of carriage of firearms on airliners, but if they are to be carried then operational considerations are paramount, i.e. a hit must be a stopper and the round must be adequate for the purpose. Finding .38 SPL bullets lodged in the plywood of the target did nothing to give me confidence in my first issued PPW.

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