Err...

Depends on how you mean "any". I'm not trying to be obtuse. What I mean is that some LEO's are by nature of their job considered (and may be required) to be armed *at all times*, even when nominally not on duty. By example certain types of DEA agents need to be armed whether or not they are in normal working hours. Even if they're on vacation.

The ATF even has an exemption under federal Domestic Abuse laws about this. When writing about who may or may not be allowed to carry a weapon, the ATF says that if officers are "authorized or required to carry their service weapon at all times, the exception applies to their service weapon at all times."

BTW, here's the best link I could find as to the actual rules. The paperwork at the bottom is not that difficult to fill out and is pretty clear.

http://cas.faa.gov/readingroom/circulars/carweap.html

The fundamental issue I have is that the guy was authenticated by local police, had the proper paperwork, and the pilot decided that he wasn't going to admit that mayyyyyyyyybe he made a mistake. so he made an even bigger one.

Well we all now know that AA let's the bombers on but keeps the cops off. Nice job, really. make sure you put this on your resume.

Dec, 01. :
"Destroyed any credibility my Airline had left."

Regards,
-Bouncer-