I gather he was suffering from A319 ecam rage, having earlier had to have his gun x-rayed by an over zealous TSA officer.
Pilots should be allowed to pack heat, I have seen a yank glock land side in Manch, the Pilots just carried them through on the coach to the Hotac.
Surely this is a one off incident in Gods own country. Come on UK Dft make Pilots part of the front line! Not the f
ing suspects!