The large majority of Americans who support arming airline pilots might
rightfully ask: Where are the volunteers? The answer to the question is really
quite simple.
The TSA has very intentionally and successfully minimized the number of
volunteers through thinly veiled threats and by making the program difficult
and threatening to get into.
Airline pilots practice their profession at the pleasure of the federal
government. Airline Captains must hold an airline transport pilot’s certificate
(ATP) issued by the FAA.
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