Compromise Limits Cockpit Firearms Bill To 2% Of Pilots

House lawmakers yesterday substantially changed legislation allowing pilots to carry firearms in the cockpit, in order to reach a compromise with opponents of the proposal. Instead of all qualified pilots being allowed to carry guns, a two-year trial program will arm only 2% of pilots. The Arming...

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