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Interestingly, there is a consensus from the airline (pilot) community that a lot of pilots aren't too thrilled about the idea of guns in the cockpit. I think it all boils down to responsibility. Pilots already have a lot on their shoulders (and minds) just with their current workload. Adding the large responsibility of carrying, and potentially firing a weapon is asking a bit much IMO. Then there is the issue of the pilot's judgement, and/or trusting the co-pilot's judgement. To quote a recent article on the subject in "Flying" magazine: "There are no dual controls on 40-caliber Glock." That said, I am all for armed personel on ALL flights to and from the U.S., but would rather see more effort put toward the air marshal program. I think a highly-trained individual (with an MP-5 in plain sight!) right outside the cockpit door would be more effective, pose less risk to safety-of-flight, and be a lot more intimidating to would-be terrorists.
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