Sure terrorism on aircraft may decrease by allowing the common folks to carry thier firearms on board. However, there would be increases in incidents on board the air crafts involving firearms. Could even be increase in hijackings just like carjackings. Some punks wanting to take a joy ride in a 747 and the hell with everyone else.
You must also remember that the airlines are not public transportation. These are private airlines and do not belong to the government for them to control. It was the airlines that established the FAA and requested it. They do not want people onboard with weapons. It is them that would look bad and lose money and business if more things started to happen.
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Sure terrorism on aircraft may decrease by allowing the common folks to carry thier firearms on board. However, there would be increases in incidents on board the air crafts involving firearms. Could even be increase in hijackings just like carjackings. Some punks wanting to take a joy ride in a 747 and the hell with everyone else. You must also remember that the airlines are not public transportation. These are private airlines and do not belong to the government for them to control. It was the airlines that established the FAA and requested it. They do not want people onboard with weapons. It is them that would look bad and lose money and business if more things started to happen.