Arming Pilots Against Terrorism : Implementation Issues for the Federal Flight Deck Officer Program.

Discusses issues related to implementation of program to arm pilots of passenger aircraft and authorize use of lethal force against criminal and terrorist threats. Analyzes risks and benefits associated with arming pilots, criteria for pilot screening and training, operational procedures for storage...

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Corporate Authors: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service, ProQuest (Firm)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2003.
Series:U.S. Congressional Research.
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Summary:Discusses issues related to implementation of program to arm pilots of passenger aircraft and authorize use of lethal force against criminal and terrorist threats. Analyzes risks and benefits associated with arming pilots, criteria for pilot screening and training, operational procedures for storage and transportation of firearms on aircraft, and projected costs of program implementation.
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