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> They had weapons Are we talking about guns? I didn't see any report that any of these people had a single gun. Yes you can qualify a broom stolen from the ja

> They had weapons Are we talking about guns? I didn't see any report that any of these people had a single gun. Yes you can qualify a broom stolen from the janitors cabin as a weapon, but give me a break... > armor Wearing a pair of camouflage pants and a bicyle helmet does not qualify as armor > bloodlust maybe

detaro 6y ago
> I didn't see any report that any of these people had a single gun. https://edition.cnn.com/2021/01/08/politics/us-capitol-riots-arrest-pelosi-desk/index.html https://edition.cnn.com/2021/01/08/politics/us-capitol-riots... mentions, among other things, multiple charges for carrying guns on capitol grounds. + a bunch of illegal gun stuff in the surrounding area. > Wearing a pair of camouflage pants and a bicyle helmet does not qualify as armor Above article mentions at least one case where the police charge explicitly mentions a bulletproof vest, and on various photos you can see "tactical helmets" (which could be unarmored, true) and plate carriers