Pilots demand right to carry guns

American airline pilots today demanded permission to carry guns in cockpits to fight off potential suicide hijackers.

Wed, 26 Sep, 2001 - 08:22

American airline pilots today demanded permission to carry guns in cockpits to fight off potential suicide hijackers.

They also called for stronger doors in planes, a new law enforcement agency dedicated to secure flying and permission to carry stun guns in the cabin.

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