Originally Posted by
vilcas
When people sign up for FFDO they are taking on an enormous responsibility. I hope these pilots bear this in mind and keep themselves operational ready. The readiness that I am referring too comes with constant training the way the special forces do. I don't think most FFDO pilots do this and shouldn't continue to serve in that capacity. More federal air marshals that makes more sense.
This is the case with anyone that carries a firearm; maybe not special forces training but regular training nonetheless. I'm all for the 2nd amendment and a CHL holder in Texas but the "I gotta get a gun" crowd at Cabela's on a weekday in Fort Worth scares the heck out of me (and quit hoarding the ammo people...the zombie apocalypse is years off). The state just reduced the training required to get a CHL and just about anyone can do it. Heck you can have it in your car here without a license and never go to the range. I'm really divided on the issue - there's lots of folks that never step up to the responsibility.