That little flip lever thangy on the side of the bang-bang? It's called a 'safety'.
From March 25th:
The US Airways pilot whose gun discharged in-flight is on leave pending the outcome of an investigation by the company and federal authorities.Also, play spot the headline bias!
The incident on a Denver to Charlotte, flight Saturdaywas the first of its kind since a federal program allowing pilots to carry guns began after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
Officials with the Tempe-based airline aren't providing details about the incident on Flight 1536 except to say the pilot's gun accidentally discharged and no one was injured. The plane has been removed from service.
