The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) along with supportfrom the aircraft pi

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) along with supportfrom the aircraft pilots union has proposed that air-carriersallow commercial airline pilots to have a firearm stowed in thecockpit following extensive firearm and legal training. Thissecurity measure will provide the crew the ability to defend theaircraft cockpit from hijacking attempts or to protect thepassengers and crew from other disturbances deemed fatal to thesafe operation of the aircraft.