Ryanair's fury as Spanish policeman smuggles weapon on flight

It's a well documented fact (in the U.S. at least) that a majority of people injured in gun "incidents" are shot by people they know - putative "good guys" before they pulled the trigger. In fact it IS the weapon and its availability we need to worry about, especially one in a pressurized vehicle many thousands of feet in the air in the possession of someone not trained for its use - or NONuse - IN THOSE CIRCUMSTANCES. I'm just glad this story seems to be staying in Ireland (and Spain). If "the media" were as "liberal biased" as some Right Wingers allege, some enterprising reporter would ask Congressman Ryan (no relation to Ryanair) what HE thought about it. Quite a few of his more irresponsible supporters want EVERYONE "carrying" at all times - like what they imagine from too many bad old TV shows the "Old West" was like.

Well if a bad person had managed to get a knife or bomb on board I would be pleased to have a good guy with a gun handy...Its NOT the gun...It Is the Person to worry about.

That's because you were in the Wild West JBraftree!

Shannon US Air Force (USAF) base in County Limerick, Munster/southern Ireland at least stores its weaponry in the cargo holds of chartered civil aircraft whilst going through this ostensibly neutral country on the way to/from Afghanistan, Iraq and various other theatres of engagement with POWs. Hmmm! Does this mean Ryanair won't get USAF contracts?

Years ago, I used to 'hang' with 'on the job' cops. a few times we used to go to Vegas with them 'carrying'. Nothing was ever mentioned about it. I guess, A long time ago.

cheap airline means cheap security and Ryanair should put the blame where it belongs.

Of course Ryanair should be angry, if you want a weapon on board you must pay the flight attendand for one--Visa, MasterCharge, Discovercard accepted with a small service fee added. Lost revenue is no laughing matter!

Okay, Mr. (Ryan) did something right. It's a start.

Liam Corcoran could have brought a bomb on board the jet .com flight from Manchester to Rome and no one would have been the wiser. Proves that Ryan Air are on the ball and safety is paramount. Bravo to all concerned.

Good job crew,arrest and detain cop!