I really can't believe the idea of arming pilots was ever a idea considered.
This isn't some kind of movie where the pilot leaps to his/her feet and saves the day by shooting some one dead.
It's the cabin crew who need BETTER training in security related areas.
Guns would PERHAPS protect aircraft from the "september 11th" style hi-jack. On the other hand gun's could aid hijackers who seek to detain passengers over numerous days. They are not the answer most of us would want.
We all have different ideas of preventing hi-jacking. But surely this crazy idea has to be left for the hollywood actors.
"Stun" guns of nature and restraint have to be the future.
The cabin crew MUST be the BEST line of defence, NOT the pilots.
Sadly pictures and statements like this don't help aviation security.
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