Delta Pilot Arrested For Carrying Concealed Weapon at Airport

[IScreamSundays]

Source: 11alive

ATLANTA -- Police arrested a Delta Air Lines pilot at Hartsfield Jackson International Airport Monday morning for carrying a concealed weapon.

Police said pilot Matthew McDaniel has been employed by Delta for 13 years. Officials said bond has been set at $5,700.

Stay with 11Alive & 11Alive.com for updates and details as they become available.

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That is all there is now.

[SoapBox]

1. Uhhh...lots of questions.

So...first off, we have accusations that could end a career.

Then...he had a "concealed" weapon...but how did they find it? And where was
he (terminal, concourse, employee only areas) when it was found on him?

Is he one of the pilots (just curious) that is certified to carry a weapon on board
the aircraft, WHILE at work ONLY (don't be confused...he cannot carry a weapon
while traveling on his own personal time, on board)?

I don't always defend pilots...but the accusation is SO serious, that the
charges need to be clear and clarified, quickly.

...lots of questions.

[rfranklin]

2. What happened to arming pilots to prevent hijackings?

I thought that had gone through.

[SoapBox]

5. Still in effect....

As far as I know...the armed pilot thing is still in effect.

There are however, very, VERY rigid regulations and not every pilot is armed. Keep
in mind, it is only in the event that the cockpit was under serious threat of
being taken over...pilots are NOT permitted to take the arms and leave the
cockpit (under ANY circumstances, irregardless of what is going on in the cabin. Their
job is to fly the aircraft...be in control of the aircraft...and put it down, ASAP if needed.)

..but then again, there was some gun discharge event within the last couple of
years in a cockpit (I think..if I remember reading that)...Seems
that there was some deep shit over that stupidity.

[DrDan]

3. that's all there is? That's enough . . . .

hope is employment stops at 13 years.

[IScreamSundays]

4. Update: Looks like no big deal

ATLANTA -- A Delta Airlines pilot was arrested on Saturday for carrying a concealed weapon to the airport.

Matthew Lamar McDaniel was arrested at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport for carrying a concealed weapon.

McDaniel had a loaded Taurus .38 special in his bag with five rounds.

McDaniel said he forgot the gun was in his bag, but he does have a permit to carry a concealed weapon.

[AtheistCrusader]

6. Even little old ladies have done the same thing.

Probably not a big deal, overall, but it WILL have consequences for him. Also, as a concealed carry permit holder, and CCW advocate, I do wonder a bit about people who 'forget' they are armed... But I could see it happening I guess.

[rfranklin]

7. Harry Connick, Jr.

Harry Connick Arrested
Published: December 28, 1992 New York Times

. .Correction Appended
Harry Connick Jr., the singer and musician, was arrested at Kennedy International Airport last night when he tried to board an airliner while carrying an unloaded semi-automatic pistol, according to the Port Authority police. Mr. Connick, 24 years old, was charged with a misdemeanor -- fourth degree possession of a weapon -- taken to Queens Central Booking and released on his own recognizance, according to Sgt. Stephen Prospero, a spokesman for the Port Authority police.