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Support The Smith/Burns Amendment
Sen. Smith (R-NH) |
Sen. Burns (R-MT) |
In the aftermath of the terrorist attacks of September 11, various
proposals have been offered to deal with airline security. One
proposal, sponsored by
U.S. Senators Bob Smith (R-N.H.) and
Conrad Burns (R-Mont.), addresses
air safety by allowing properly trained commercial
pilots, co-pilots, and flight engineers to carry firearms aboard
commercial airplanes.
Along with the possibility of U.S. Air Marshals
accompanying commercial flights, this measure would allow armed pilots,
with proper training and suitable equipment, to be the last line of
defense against hijackers and terrorists in providing cockpit and
aircraft security, thus sending a strong message to potential attackers
that self-defense exists in the air as well as on our land.
Be sure to
call your U.S. Senators at (202) 224-3121, and urge them to support the
Smith/Burns amendment to S. 1447, the "Aviation Security Act." You can
also find contact information for your U.S. Senators by using the "Write Your Reps" tool at
www.NRAILA.org.
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