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Originally Posted by Slice (Post 471830)

Move to TX or FL. ;)

Don't forget AK... Guns are officially endorsed here by our hot governor.

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Originally Posted by rickair7777 (Post 471827)

But it's OK for COPS to have guns???

Plenty of sharp cops out there, but the lowest common intellectual denominator in law enforcement is quite a bit lower than 121 aviation...
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As an ex-cop, I completly agree with you. There were some real idiots with badges and guns. :eek:

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Originally Posted by phoenix 23684 (Post 471122)

So I never believed in this program and although I read and hear that the training is superb, I still don't agree with it. We have a guy at my company that is now an FFDO in IAH, that just re-inforced my theory. Basically no amount of training can compensate if you are stupid. And stupid people should not have a gun anywhere near them. This guy is the prime example. I apologize for the venting, but please only do this if you have common sense/intelligence and understand the responsibility and seriousness of the responsibility you'll be undertaking. This guys is only an FO and hopefully will never make Captain or stay.

Phoenix, since I happen to be an FO for Colgan in IAH, I know exactly who you're talking about. I don't know who you are exactly, and frankly it's completely irrelevant. I have heard stories about what he has said and done, and unfortunately that's exactly what they are ... stories. If I ever catch him in the act of doing something like what I've heard, I would report him the first chance I had.

I plan on going through the process of becoming a FFDO myself hopefully within the next year. My Dad is a FFDO with SWA, and has told me it's a great experience that he would highly recommend to anyone if they were interested. From what I have heard it closely resembles going back to college for a week for gun shooting, lots of eating, and good times.

There are some real idiots out there with an ATP too!

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I plan on going through the process of becoming a FFDO myself hopefully within the next year. My Dad is a FFDO with SWA, and has told me it's a great experience that he would highly recommend to anyone if they were interested. From what I have heard it closely resembles going back to college for a week for gun shooting, lots of eating, and good times.

You can say that again. I gained at least a few pounds during my stay. Good food. And you can get beer by the gallon (literally) at the Coyote Pub! Good times.

wooo Coyote Pub!! good times, great people!!

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Originally Posted by TurboFan (Post 473962)

You can say that again. I gained at least a few pounds during my stay. Good food. And you can get beer by the gallon (literally) at the Coyote Pub! Good times.

Haha, good times! I just finished my App last week, so hopefully the ball will get rolling and I'll be able to go to Artisia in the next 8-10 months!

Has anyone been to Artisia in the middle of winter?

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Originally Posted by TurboDog (Post 476732)

Has anyone been to Artisia in the middle of winter?

1st week of Feb....mornings are chilly...50's...wear sweats to the range...come back for lunch and shed the sweats...around 75 and beautiful all day after about 9am. Not a bad time to go.

Well, cops can have guns because they go through at least 3-9 months of training, not one week. They also shoot thousands of rounds. I once jumpseated with a capt. that was an FFDO and he didn't even know what kind of rounds he was carrying in his gun??? Those of us who have worked in law enforcement know its just slightly important to know how many and what type of rounds your firearm has<sarcasm>

And from what I've seen working both jobs, there are slugs in both jobs and equally as dumb. In the end, what it comes down to is the ability to take a life up close and personal. I don't care if its a pilot or cop who has the gun, the question is whether or not the person has the balls to pull the trigger and watch someone go splat in front of them.