Raas, think you made a good point in the screening of bags. Its a case of prevention is better than cure!! If the ground staff isnt doing what they should be then they need their @rse kicked.
TP455, You are a pilot not a firearms officer. Yes you are more than likely a 1st class pilot but that does not mean you should therefore be allowed to use that as an argument to justify asking for our complete confidence engaging in another activity. I wouldnt let you conduct open heart surgery
Wino, I dont know where you get the idea tha the UK is steadily arming its police officers from? Or are you confusing firearms with their newly acquired pepper spray...?
Julian.