I don't see the relevance of his FFDO status to the issue here (other than media sensationalism) -- he was under the influence of alcohol. He should not be at the controls of an airplane or part of the flight decision making process (other than to remove himself from command, which he did not).
An accident that comes as the result of an alcohol-induced reduction in motor skill, judgement, or reaction time has far graver ramifications than the sidearm isse! Doesn't anyone here see that? Which is more dangerous? A drunk with a loaded gun and 10 rounds of ammunition or a drunk at the controls with 100-200 people in the back?
Don't forget, Mr. TSA pants, pilots have crash axes in the cockpit too! Look out, they're sharp and pointy!
