Are airline pilots allowed to carry weapons (such as a gun for defense)?

Question

Are airline pilots allowed to carry weapons (such as a gun for defense)?

Answer 1

No

Answer 2

yes, however they must first go through The Federal Flight Deck Officer (FFDO) armed airline pilots program . The training curriculum incorporates an intensive, week-long combination of instruction in legal issues, use of force policies, firearms proficiency, and defensive tactics. Because the FFDO’s jurisdiction is limited to defense of the cockpit, pilots are taught that their firearms can only be used to defend it against a direct attack.

Answer 3

yes you can.. you've gotta go through a program though.. i think thats what Cherokee talked about.. im not sure on this but i think you have to shoot like 5000 rounds in that one week of training.. OUCH.. i would be hurting after that..

Answer 4

Yes , they go through a course though.

Answer 5

If you do a google search there are pages and pages of information relating to US pilots carrying weapons on aircraft.

Answer 6

No they are not allowed to carry guns.  They should however have guns and be ready to use them.  Our only defense is an old crash axe.

Answer 7

yes

Some Airline Pilots May Get Guns

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Answer 8

yes, there is no law saying they can't,    it is up to the airlines that they work for.

Answer 9

Yes

Answer 10

Yes.

Answer 11

In a word, Yes.  Although it does depend on the airline that they are working for.