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Why do pilots carry sidearms?

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fighter pilot sidearm
Retry Correct Incorrect Pilots carry sidearms for self protection in case of aggressive circumstances. Those circumstances could be any of the other options above, but are not defined as such.
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Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images

Why do pilots carry sidearms?

  • Emergency
  • To use if they get captured
  • In case of aggressive circumstances
  • In case they are grounded
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