FFDO denial
04-02-2014 | 04:56 PM
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I am not interested in saving the day. I am interested in getting to my gate without TSA groping me.
04-02-2014 | 04:59 PM
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[QUOTE=Ultralight;1615308]Ok Clint Eastwood. The first thing I said, "only guys with prior military or law enforcement experience," is common sense, not ignorant.
The second thing I said, "Most of the guys I know who are FFDO's shouldn't be" is my business when the guy is so fixated on his firearm that he can't properly concentrate on his primary objective which is to fly the aircraft.
The whole FFDO program was a knee jerk reaction to 9/11 and is not an effective way to prevent terrorism. In fact, if I were trying to hijack an aircraft, I'd be looking for the one with a gun already on board which is in the possession of an amateur.
Military yes because there is a higher standard. Law enforcement.......yeah not so much. Also there are plenty of civilians that know how to shoot. I think Clint Eastwood is one of them.
The second thing I said, "Most of the guys I know who are FFDO's shouldn't be" is my business when the guy is so fixated on his firearm that he can't properly concentrate on his primary objective which is to fly the aircraft.
The whole FFDO program was a knee jerk reaction to 9/11 and is not an effective way to prevent terrorism. In fact, if I were trying to hijack an aircraft, I'd be looking for the one with a gun already on board which is in the possession of an amateur.
Military yes because there is a higher standard. Law enforcement.......yeah not so much. Also there are plenty of civilians that know how to shoot. I think Clint Eastwood is one of them.
04-02-2014 | 05:00 PM
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I was turned down too. I was really disappointed, after I brought my quick draw holster I made to show them I was sincere .
04-02-2014 | 05:14 PM
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So tells us your thoughts on the ability of one of the two in the WH being able to make the call to have you shot down? I'd be more concerned about that than the TSA.
04-02-2014 | 05:24 PM
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Never said i was concerned about it. Its just not any fun.In so far as the being shot down scenario. Stuff happens. But avoiding the Thousands Standing Around crew is a personal goal of mine.
04-02-2014 | 05:33 PM
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Nevermind......
04-02-2014 | 05:42 PM
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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.
04-02-2014 | 06:52 PM
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