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So, all you need is a tape to blend in?

• Jackim 6y ago
  This is one of several levels of security that law enforcement uses. These markings would also be changed quite often—having the wrong colour would make you stand out immediately.
• lightgreen 6y ago
  Yep, tape of specific color/pattern used the day you plan your attack.
  • Ancapistani 6y ago
    It’s far more likely to be a “unit designator” than “friend or foe”. For one thing, they’re unlikely to be regularly changing out the tape on their pistols. It’s also very possible that in an actual conflict weapons could be picked up by the other side. This is more for “Oh, that guy is dressed like a fed and his gun has red and white striped tape on it. He’s DSS (Diplomatic Security Service). I’m Capitol Police, so he’s probably not going to hear me if I call for his attention over our internal channel. Better transmit on the shared channel instead.”