The idea of arming pilots faces opposition in the Senate, though a proposal similar to the House bill has gained some support there.

The reasons that his administration initially opposed arming pilots are still sound.

The momentum for arming pilots has included conservatives, liberal gun control advocates and even those who have raised the most questions about the idea.

The Association of Flight Attendants, the main flight attendants' union, initially opposed arming pilots.

With security enhancements like these in place, arming pilots is simply unnecessary.

She supports arming commercial pilots, requiring background checks of legal gun owners, and banning Saturday night specials.

Sentiment for arming pilots is building in the Senate.

Many Travelers Are Gun-Shy" (front page, July 12): It takes very little consideration on my part to come out for arming pilots.

When you look out your window and see that you're about to hit the Capitol building instead of the runway at Dulles, you'll wish you had supported arming pilots.