The president's pistol: Ronald Reagan carried a handgun in his briefcase at all times during his administration, author reveals

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• Political thriller author Brad Meltzer learned the secret while doing research for his latest book, The President's Shadow

Ronald Reagan carried a gun with him at all times and stashed it in his briefcase whilst he was away on official business.

An American author has claimed that the former president never left the White House without a .38 caliber pistol by his side.

He even took it on Air Force One in case a disturbance broke out in mid-air said Brad Meltzer, who writes political thrillers.