Originally Posted by SDF_Traveler
I was making a statement of personal opinion.
As there are guns on aircraft today, "fine, just sitting there":
How long until one accidently discharges?
How long until one passenger gets drunk and uses it for air rage?
How long until one passenger leaves it in the lav? (an FAM has done this) Or how about a passenger dropping it, the gun falling out of a bag? Speculation, yes, but:
Just because it hasn't happened yet, doesn't mean it won't.
Given time, it is likely to happen, as long as they continue to get through checkpoints. This shouldn't be happening and is a reflection of problems in the system.
Now, there have been no known incidents in recent years (that I am aware of) with someone discharging a firearm in a US aircraft. Being some are slipping through checkpoints, does that mean this trend will continue and they'll continue to be "fine - just sitting there"?
Last, what is scary is that individuals are still bringing firearms to airports. Of the ones caught, what's scary is the number of irresponsible gun owners. Any responsible gun owner should know not to take their gun to an airport (unless checking it as luggage, declared).
Best,
SDF_Traveler
P.S. Do you actually believe guns should freely be allowed on aircraft? (setting FAMs, armed pilots, or off-duty officers legally traveling with firearm aside)
Well the theory that there are weapons present and they "may" go off is great but in everyday life they have not to this point. When you look back over the last 10 years noone has left a gun on board a plane
EXCEPT A FAM, no one has left a gun in an airport bathroom
EXCEPT A FAM, the only incidents with weapons were cased by those who were suppose to have them and use them to "protect" the flying public (what a joke...just makes those who fly once/twice a year feel warm and fuzzy)
Maybe we are screen the wrong people...Let's screen those who are allowed to carry guns onboard.