Wow.. I can see all the people coming out of the woodwork to get their
pilots license now.. GREAT MARKETING IDEA!! Especially in cities and
states that are antigun.
Dave

Capt. Doug wrote:

(snip)
Here's how we handle it. Add a regulation to Part 61 that requires private
pilot candidates to obtain a permit to carry a firearm. This involves a
criminal background check and fingerprinting along with a gun safety course
(which should please the public naysayers). These are the same requirements
for a concealed firearm permit that many right-to-carry states already have.
The difference is that the permit will be honored in all 50 states if you
have the aviation endorsement.

D.