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10-01-2008 | 05:40 PM
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10-03-2008 | 12:17 PM
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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.
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.
10-04-2008 | 12:09 PM
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There are some real idiots out there with an ATP too!
10-05-2008 | 04:05 PM
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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.
10-05-2008 | 05:49 PM
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wooo Coyote Pub!! good times, great people!!
10-09-2008 | 08:23 AM
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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!
10-10-2008 | 06:33 AM
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Has anyone been to Artisia in the middle of winter?
10-10-2008 | 07:41 PM
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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.
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.
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