Videos tagged with US Air Flight 1771

This video details the historical context and legislative battle to re-arm commercial airline pilots in the United States following the 9/11 attacks. It highlights the events of 9/11 and a prior incident in 1987 that led to pilots being disarmed, and chronicles the efforts of organizations like Gun Owners of America (GOA) and various pilot groups to establish the Federal Flight Deck Officer (FFDO) program. The discussion covers the significant hurdles, opposition from various entities, and the eventual success in passing legislation that allows pilots to carry firearms for self-defense and national security.

This video from Gun Owners of America argues that gun control measures, specifically the disarming of pilots, directly contributed to the 9/11 attacks. It details the 1987 US Air Flight 1771 incident as a catalyst for disarming pilots and highlights GOA's subsequent efforts, alongside airline pilots like Tracy Price, to pass the Arming Pilots Against Terrorism Act in 2002. The narrative emphasizes the power of grassroots activism in influencing legislative change and rearming pilots to enhance aviation security.