Nearly two years after the multiple hijacking that led to the destruction of the Twin Towers--an event that might have been prevented had restrictions on armed pilots not been imposed by the federal government--the Transportation Security Administration has certified fewer than 100 pilots to carry guns, according to the AP, though many pilots would like to. (Thanks Reason blog). As for the debate about whether guns are the whole answer to the hijacking problem, it is really beside the point: owners and operators of the airlines themselves should be permitted to find the best way protect their property and customers without having the TSA tell airlines and pilots what they can and cannot do.
