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Most of the pro gun posters can't see past pulling the trigger!
Given that a (handgun) bullet proof vest can easily be disguised and concealed in hand baggage, the first shot would have to be to the head.
I'm told this is not easy, even at close quarters.
or maybe the bomb sniffing machines can be tuned to detect Kevlar?
Well then, lets run with your thought and see what makes sense:
If your cockpit door gets attacked from the cabin and gives way to reveal a terrorist wearing a bullet proof vest, are you going to prefer (at THAT moment) to be armed or unarmed?
A bullet proof vest is not visible if worn under a shirt.
You won't know if the bad guy is wearing one or not so you have to go for a head shot. It doesn't have to be worn to get past security, 'nough said.
Reliance and or over confidence that the bad guy can be defeated with a single shot (because thats all you may get) is a mistake because rather than grappling with the guy in the cockpit you'll be doing a quick draw Mc Graw, most likely with a unsuccessful outcome unless you get him/her in the head.
I'm not against inflicting deadly force on the bad guys but their (must be) other strategies and devices that require less pilot currency, technical training and self control to reliably implement.
Mickjoebill