I've read several news articles. Here's what I think I know, from putting the various agreeing facts together.
The Pilot was deputized as a Federal Flight Deck Officer (FFDO), with arrest powers, etc. The gun that was confiscated was an issued service firearm. Hence it can be confiscated by the issuing authority. In this case, the TSA.
The pictures/videos that were posted included many areas that the TSA claims are sterile areas. Therefore, according to the TSA, he violated national security. Because of this, his issued firearm and his status as an FFDO have been revoked. He is currently under investigation for those breaches.
The CCW permit was issued by a CA Sheriff, who can revoke or suspend the permit for almost any tangible reason. His permit was revoked, pending the TSA investigation.
That's the legal status of what's happened. All "above board."
This is security theater at its finest. Just move along, folks. Nothing to see here..... :barf:
The Pilot was deputized as a Federal Flight Deck Officer (FFDO), with arrest powers, etc. The gun that was confiscated was an issued service firearm. Hence it can be confiscated by the issuing authority. In this case, the TSA.
The pictures/videos that were posted included many areas that the TSA claims are sterile areas. Therefore, according to the TSA, he violated national security. Because of this, his issued firearm and his status as an FFDO have been revoked. He is currently under investigation for those breaches.
The CCW permit was issued by a CA Sheriff, who can revoke or suspend the permit for almost any tangible reason. His permit was revoked, pending the TSA investigation.
That's the legal status of what's happened. All "above board."
This is security theater at its finest. Just move along, folks. Nothing to see here..... :barf: