Should airline pilots be allowed to carry guns while on duty in the cockpit? My answer is yes. Here is why.

Last month, we looked at the FAA’s response to CPA’s petition to Secretary Norman Mineta concerning the FAA’s inaction regarding Airport Assurance Agreements. As a follow-up, CPA president Jay C. White sent a letter to California’s Senator Dianne Feinstein. Imagine what could happen if she received one thousand more such letters… nudge nudge hint hint… -Ed.

SUBJ: SUGGESTIONS FOR ENHANCED SECURITY FOR FLIGHT SCHOOLS AND FIXED BASE OPERATORS