At 12:46 AM +0100 9/13/01, Jim Webster wrote:
>
>People do not use guns in aeroplanes for the specific reason that
>the first shot fired invariably results in explosive decompression
>when the bullet passes thru the hijacker and then the side of the
>aeroplane. Result one dead hijacker and seconds later catasrophic
>failure of the aeroplane structure and the crew/passengers are in
>free-fall.
I believe that FAA/NTSB Air Marshalls carry subsonic frangible ammo
that have reduced hard penetration. ...
On to more OT subjects, Hi, I'm new here. Anyone have a preference
for either a Ferret or a Dingo? What problems are common or unique.
What should one look for problems wise with the Dingo? Does it work
the same as a Ferret for the most part?
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