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.
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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.
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