It's a numbers game, the more FFDO's the better the deterence, the better the odds that if something does happen someone can take a stance. It's not about packing heat, it's a tool. Think of it as prevention.

Fly safe everyone, they can't ruin our dream job. They tried and failed. My kid looks up at airplanes every time they pass overhead. It's his innocent fascination that reminds me why I got into this field.