Arming Pilots Alert
ACTION ALERT
PASS THIS ALERT ALONG TO EVERYONE YOU KNOW! Support Senate Bill 516 (S. 516) The Arming Cargo Pilots Against Terrorism Act Senators Bunning and Boxer have introduced a bill to close a dangerous gap in our homeland security by allowing cargo pilots to carry arms in the cockpit. Last year, in response to the September 11th attacks, we worked to pass the Arming Pilots Against Terrorism and Cabin Defense Act, which allowed passenger and cargo pilots who volunteer and receive special training to have guns in the cockpit as a last line of defense. This bill passed the Senate 87-6 as part of the Homeland Security bill. Unfortunately, during the Homeland Security conference, cargo pilots were left out of the program. S. 516 will close this dangerous loophole in the law and add an important new layer to our homeland security by allowing cargo pilots to participate in the Federal Flight Deck Officer program. In many cases, cargo planes have less security than passenger planes, making them tempting targets for terrorists. These planes do not have strengthened cockpit doors, Federal Air Marshals, trained cabin crew, or alert passengers on board. Cargo planes are usually more vulnerable on the tarmac than passenger aircraft. Most cargo planes are parked in remote areas with relatively easy access; many operate at airfields that do not have the same level of security as passenger airports. Cargo pilots must be given a last line of defense to keep terrorists from gaining control of their aircraft. We need your help! Help us close this gap in our homeland security. Right now, call 202/224-3121. Ask to speak to both of your senators. Tell them To SuPPORT THE Arming Cargo Pilots Against Terrorism Act, S. 516. |
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