US House of Representatives want armed pilots

The US House of Representatives has voted overwhelmingly to allow airline pilots to carry guns in the cockpit to defend their planes against terrorist attacks.

US House of Representatives want armed pilots
Thu, 11 Jul, 2002 - 09:01

The US House of Representatives has voted overwhelmingly to allow airline pilots to carry guns in the cockpit to defend their planes against terrorist attacks.

The legislation will allow guns for more than 70,000 pilots if they agree to undergo training.

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