Yes, when deployed to Washington D.C. for security purposes, National Guard troops can be armed with lethal weapons, including loaded weapons. Specifically, troops protecting the Capitol building complex are equipped with weapons and ammunition. While it's reported that troops typically deploy with sidearms like the M-9, they also carry other equipment like body armor and helmets. However, the decision to arm them with loaded weapons is made based on specific threats and requests from law enforcement and federal authorities.
He took control of the DCPD within the first few seconds via invoking Section 40 of the Home Rule Act...
Something BIG must be here because he didnt waste a second in doing this, and his tone was shooting daggers.
YES! POTUS came out spitting FIRE! 🔥
Absolute legislative fire! 🔥
YES! 💥
Well the guard is occupying a foreign possession.
I found this...
Yes, when deployed to Washington D.C. for security purposes, National Guard troops can be armed with lethal weapons, including loaded weapons. Specifically, troops protecting the Capitol building complex are equipped with weapons and ammunition. While it's reported that troops typically deploy with sidearms like the M-9, they also carry other equipment like body armor and helmets. However, the decision to arm them with loaded weapons is made based on specific threats and requests from law enforcement and federal authorities.
Somebody needs to let AOC know that these supplemental troops aren't coming to rape her.
YW ps...😺