Are Airline Pilots Allowed To Carry Weapons (such As A Gun For Defense)?
yes, however they must first go through The Federal Flight Deck Officer (FFDO) armed airline pilots program . The training curriculum incorporates an intensive, week-long combination of instruction in legal issues, use of force policies, firearms proficiency, and defensive tactics. Because the FFDO’s jurisdiction is limited to defense of the cockpit, pilots are taught that [...]


