I too carried a gun. I tried to explain how fast thing would happen in the original thread on this subject.
I do have an issue with this advertisement. When trained teams go into an enclosed situation the first thing through the door is a flash-bang…well several actually. I also prefer a bit of CS in the atmosphere as well.
On the aircraft we have equipment that when utilised properly will
A)Stop the pilots breathing
B)Stop the pilots seeing
C)Cut down the pilots reaction time
D)Physically inflict damage so that the firearm wielding hero’s ability to defend the plane is significantly reduced or cancelled altogether.
We have just watched a breach by trained personnel. It can get even better than that. I suspect they were not permitted to demonstrate how they would win in the lethal firearm scenario
Don’t make the mistake of believing that the terrorist does not have specialised training to help him achieve his aims. One man/woman is not going to stop a team of properly trained and motivated terrorist, who are willing to die to achieve their goal.