Mryia 225, I was interested to read your earlier post that mentions the fact that "3 feet between door and crew" and reaction time and your view that noone can react that quickly so therefore guns have no place. Your last paragraph appears to shoot your theory in the foot, so to speak. You are correct that noone will react that fast, however, you go on to say that given your idea for security, re a heads up etc, then grabbing the crash axe etc, what's wrong with having the firearm instead of the axe? Why is the axe suitable in your example but not the firearm? As I stated earlier, I have no view either way, as I don't fly a transport aircraft. But given the choice, I would consider it ok to carry whatever is necessary. I am trained extensively in firearms and If i'm extremely fortunate may make a career in transport a/c. I think the question of choice and proper alternatives is more important than just one example of the "let's not have that here" idea. As has been pointed out, the naysayers are very quick to say NO, but have no credible alternatives to serve up as yet.