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but when it is a human who is the target
I dont really consider a terrorist "human", so to speak. If i know, and i think i can safely assume that, that a hijacker will try to endanger my life and each individuals life of the crew/passengers for their own personal gain, rest assured, i will (would, once i get there
) kill the "terrorist".
On another note, ... a couple of months ago when i took an Advanced Regulation Ground Class we had an assignment to come up with a new rule, or change one. I proposed to arm only the PIC. To make a long story short, the reason only he should be armed is because he is the one DIRECTLY responsible for the flight and only he can/should make the decision of whether or not a shot will be fired on his plane. Afterall, if a bullet misses and damages the plane, the PIC is the one who has to deal with it, not someone else.