United Airlines to equip planes with Taser weapons
UNITED AIRLINES will install Taser electronic stun guns in the cockpits of all its aircraft to defend against hijackings, the airline announced Nov. 15. The decision is subject to FAA approval. United said the Taser weapons will be kept in electronically coded lock boxes.
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