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Simply train and arm the crew with 50 cal. and 20 m.m. automatic weapons
to defend themselves. A 20 m.m. Vulcan gatlin gun mounted amidships with
quad 50's fore and aft would stop all the nonsense. As a former destroyer
shipmate, I assure you the firepower in the aforementioned is sufficient
to strike terror in the hearts of any so called Pirates.
"Eisboch" wrote in message
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Betcha there are a few in Wash DC breathing a sigh of relief.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/piracy



I have searched around and haven't found a specific reference yet, but I
think there may be an international maritime law regarding the arming of
merchant vessels. Sidearms are ok, I think, but not a major weapons
system. I've found general references, but not anything that clearly
addresses the subject.

Eisboch