Originally Posted by
Plasmech
In modern times, carring a gun in the cockpit for this purpose is, in almost all cases, simply not necessary.
I always have a small bet with myself when Pprune parachute threads emerge as to how long it takes before the Gupster manages to introduce the topic of guns (he didn't disappoint this time round) but I'm still struggling with your assertion of
in almost all cases.
Granted, in the UK should you have to bale out over Essex, some form of personal protection weapon would be ideal, but in light of current UK legislation regarding firearms the only feasible option is to fashion a makeshift shell-suit from the canopy fabric and hope to escape the immediate area and evade capture by the locals.