Where are the armed pilots?

Nomen Nescio wrote:


Brings up an interesting question....How many of us Gen.Av. pilots bring our legal concealed
carry weapons up in the air with us?

In Montana you cannot conceal a weapon in your car or plane. They are
an extension of your home and therefore, by definition, you cannot
conceal a gun in a plane. I have a .22 pistol with me in the copilot
seatback to blast the occasional gopher or just to plink around with
when we land in the dirt somewhere. When we go into the backcountry I
will also pack my .41.



1) Are you licensed for concealed weapon carry and in how many states?

Don't need to be here.

2) Do you carry your gun at the airport (often, rarely, etc.)?

At least one gun is always in the plane.

3) What do you do with it when you are flying?

It stays in its holster, I just make sure there isn't a round in the
chamber.


4) Have you ever had a problem with airport personel who may have caught sight of the gun?

That's funny, this being Montana.


5) Have you ever been in a situation where you were thankful that you brought it with you?

I'm thankful every time. I have never needed it though.


6) What do you usually carry?

..22, .41 mag or .480 Ruger. Sometimes a shotgun.