Amendment, as modified, includes provisions dealing with the storage, discharge, and accidental discharge of firearms, risks of catastrophic failure of an aircraft as a result of a misfire, self defense training for flight attendants, and further requires a decision by the Transportation Security Administration within 90 days of enactment on the use of less-than-lethal weapons by pilots.

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Amendment Number
520
Description
Amendment, as modified, includes provisions dealing with the storage, discharge, and accidental discharge of firearms, risks of catastrophic failure of an aircraft as a result of a misfire, self defense training for flight attendants, and further requires a decision by the Transportation Security Administration within 90 days of enactment on the use of less-than-lethal weapons by pilots.
Purpose
An amendment numbered 10 printed in the Congressional Record to clarify certain procedures and contingencies regarding the storage, discharge, and security controls with respect to firearms carried onboard aircraft by flight crews.
Congress
107
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Jul 10, 2002
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Mica amendment (A001) as modified Agreed to by voice vote. (text as modified: CR H4451)
Latest Action Time
12:42:14
Submitted Date
Jul 10, 2002
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Feb 3, 2022
Amendment 520 — Informed