I still donīt get the concept. A group of terrorists try to pull off the 911-thing again. They are well trained, prepared to die and have the moment of surprise on their side. They could use one of the cabin crew members as a human shield upon entering the FD. If you kill the first to enter, there may be five of them left.
See...
right there ... that's the difference culturally.
I look at the above-quoted scenario and think - why on EARTH would you not want a pistol in such a predicament?
P.J. O'Rourke had a great quote about this - something to this effect: a person who is against gun ownership has never held one in his hand when he is afraid for his life.....