guns in cockpit
ALPA lost the battle 30 years ago when it did not object to aircrew security searches/security checks along with...and having the same status as...... the pax. Where is the Capatain's authority? There isn't any now: pilots are treated the same as the guys in the back of the bus and must take part of the blame for this situation.
However, now is the time to regain control of the ship. Captains should refuse to fly if there is not an armed crewmember IN the cockpit to protect it and its crew from the crazies.
CARPE DIEM!