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Posted: 10/24/2014 7:19:21 PM EDT
[#1]
I would hope so but I doubt it.
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Posted: 10/24/2014 7:19:22 PM EDT
[#2]
What, with one round? |
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Posted: 10/24/2014 7:20:00 PM EDT
[#3]
I really, really doubt it. They do have the pig sticker though. |
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Posted: 10/24/2014 7:20:18 PM EDT
[#4]
Doubt it, but I believe there are other Marines close by ready to open a can of whoop ass if needed.
ETA: Brain fart on my part, other soldiers...
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Posted: 10/24/2014 7:20:30 PM EDT
[#5]
nope.
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Posted: 10/24/2014 7:21:29 PM EDT
[#6]
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I would hope so but I doubt it. This. |
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Posted: 10/24/2014 7:21:59 PM EDT
[#7]
I'm willing to bet big money that they are not loaded.
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Posted: 10/24/2014 7:21:59 PM EDT
[#8]
I thought they carried M9s for protection.
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Posted: 10/24/2014 7:22:09 PM EDT
[#9]
Are their mags at least loaded, even if they are out of the gun but on their persons?
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Posted: 10/24/2014 7:23:30 PM EDT
[#10]
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Are their mags at least loaded, even if they are out of the gun but on their persons? Doubt that too |
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Posted: 10/24/2014 7:24:32 PM EDT
[#11]
I don't think so .
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Posted: 10/24/2014 7:25:48 PM EDT
[#12]
I wonder if these are loaded?
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Posted: 10/24/2014 7:26:55 PM EDT
[#13]
We had a few Old Guard members here. They'd know.
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Posted: 10/24/2014 7:27:53 PM EDT
[#14]
Highly unlikely
Our militaries generally don't like loaded firearms |
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Posted: 10/24/2014 7:28:15 PM EDT
[#15]
Well they have M14s, but no magazines...
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Posted: 10/24/2014 7:28:49 PM EDT
[#16]
AT 2:35 bolt is open
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Posted: 10/24/2014 7:29:27 PM EDT
[#17]
No. The cycle the rifle during the changing of the guard, no ammo.
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Posted: 10/24/2014 7:29:30 PM EDT
[#18]
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I wonder if these are loaded? http://blogs.voanews.com/photos/files/2012/03/reuters_russia_honor_guard_02Mar12-878x643.jpg I would bet those are loaded. And what is it with European facination with that cruel form of torture? What is the history behind the goose step? |
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Posted: 10/24/2014 7:29:44 PM EDT
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I would hope so but I doubt it. |
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Posted: 10/24/2014 7:31:06 PM EDT
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Doubt it, but I believe there are other Marines close by ready to open a can of whoop ass if needed. Other Marines? 
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Posted: 10/24/2014 7:31:09 PM EDT
[#21]
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Doubt it, but I believe there are other Marines close by ready to open a can of whoop ass if needed. You trollin'? |
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Posted: 10/24/2014 7:31:12 PM EDT
[#22]
Guards walking? I doubt it but I would bet the guys on the gate are locked and cocked now.
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Posted: 10/24/2014 7:31:44 PM EDT
[#23]
There was member who said that the local Army unit didn't even have rounds. So I doubt they do. Maybe something in their changing room(or whatever).
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Posted: 10/24/2014 7:32:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Doubt it, but I believe there are other Marines close by ready to open a can of whoop ass if needed. "other Marines"? |
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Posted: 10/24/2014 7:33:14 PM EDT
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Doubt it, but I believe there are other Marines close by ready to open a can of whoop ass if needed. The Guard is US Army The tomb guards are soldiers of the United States Army. The first military guards were troopers from the 3d Cavalry, "Brave Rifles", who were posted nearby on Fort Myer. Since April 6, 1948, (known then as "Army Day"), when the regiment was reactivated, it's been Soldiers from 3rd Infantry Regiment, "The Old Guard". The Old Guard is also posted to Fort Myer. It is considered one of the highest honors to serve as a Sentinel at the Tomb of the Unknowns. Fewer than 20 percent of all volunteers are accepted for training and of those only a fraction pass training to become full-fledged Tomb Guards. This attrition rate has made the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Guard Identification Badge the second least-awarded decoration of the United States military (the first being the Astronaut Badge).[17] Wiki that shit yo |
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Posted: 10/24/2014 7:33:15 PM EDT
[#26]
Thank you. Neither do I see mags on their belts. But I am hoping now that those M9's in their holsters are loaded.
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Posted: 10/24/2014 7:33:37 PM EDT
[#27]
Quote HistoryQuoted: You trollin'? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Doubt it, but I believe there are other Marines close by ready to open a can of whoop ass if needed. You trollin'? |
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Posted: 10/24/2014 7:34:19 PM EDT
[#28]
Doubtful |
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Posted: 10/24/2014 7:34:39 PM EDT
[#29]
Edit: Almost forgot this is a public forum.
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Posted: 10/24/2014 7:35:01 PM EDT
[#30]
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Are their mags at least loaded, even if they are out of the gun but on their persons? What mags? They have no mags. |
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Posted: 10/24/2014 7:35:12 PM EDT
[#31]
The ones you see aren't
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Posted: 10/24/2014 7:36:39 PM EDT
[#32]
Quote HistoryQuoted: If memory serves, the M14s are unloaded as is the M9. That said, there is live ammo for the M9 kept in the vicinity. |
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Posted: 10/24/2014 7:37:26 PM EDT
[#33]
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Thanks. Based on what happened in Canada, I think it is time to load those M9's and have them carry loaded mags for the M14. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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If memory serves, the M14s are unloaded as is the M9. That said, there is live ammo for the M9 kept in the vicinity. You're thinking logically. Don't do that when it comes to these things. Your head will hurt. |
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Posted: 10/24/2014 7:38:01 PM EDT
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What mags? They have no mags. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Are their mags at least loaded, even if they are out of the gun but on their persons? What mags? They have no mags. But looks like some type of floor plate or you would see through when bolt is open I take it back no mag no floor plate after re-watching 
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Posted: 10/24/2014 7:40:16 PM EDT
[#35]
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Thanks. Based on what happened in Canada, I think it is time to load those M9's and have them carry loaded mags for the M14. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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If memory serves, the M14s are unloaded as is the M9. That said, there is live ammo for the M9 kept in the vicinity. No doubt. The bureaucrats; however, likely see it as less of a personal liability to allow terrorists to kill our military members than to risk the possibility of explaining a negligent discharge. |
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Posted: 10/24/2014 7:44:01 PM EDT
[#36]
I believe I read once that the Sergeant of the Tomb does carry a loaded handgun.
He is the only one who carries a loaded weapon. Don't quote me on that though, I might've read it here. 
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Posted: 10/24/2014 7:44:17 PM EDT
[#37]
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Are the Guards' M14s at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Loaded? Rather than rely on google, I am sure people here know for a fact. Thanks. I can't imagine they would be. It will take 20 years for our country to come around to that if we survive! |
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Posted: 10/24/2014 7:45:08 PM EDT
[#38]
If they were loaded half of GD would cry because "Armed troops on American soil blah blah blah" 87 times.....
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Posted: 10/24/2014 7:45:12 PM EDT
[#39]
Ridiculous that a uniformed solider is in public with a weapon but is not allowed to have rounds for/in said weapon. First we've had soldiers get attacked in Europe, now in Canada, etc.
I wonder what military would say if those guys got a CWP and carried a personal weapon concealed. Quoted:
If they were loaded half of GD would cry because "Armed troops on American soil blah blah blah" 87 times..... They would probably have heart attacks if they knew that Ntl Guard sometimes arm and ride with cops during/after bad hurricanes and have been involved in shootings during said times. |
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Posted: 10/24/2014 7:46:07 PM EDT
[#40]
It may be just me, but I've always felt having honor guards carry an unloaded rifle was an insult to what their guarding. Kinda like just for show, instead of actual respect and care.
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Posted: 10/24/2014 7:46:35 PM EDT
[#41]
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The Guard is US Army The tomb guards are soldiers of the United States Army. The first military guards were troopers from the 3d Cavalry, "Brave Rifles", who were posted nearby on Fort Myer. Since April 6, 1948, (known then as "Army Day"), when the regiment was reactivated, it's been Soldiers from 3rd Infantry Regiment, "The Old Guard". The Old Guard is also posted to Fort Myer. It is considered one of the highest honors to serve as a Sentinel at the Tomb of the Unknowns. Fewer than 20 percent of all volunteers are accepted for training and of those only a fraction pass training to become full-fledged Tomb Guards. This attrition rate has made the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Guard Identification Badge the second least-awarded decoration of the United States military (the first being the Astronaut Badge).[17] Wiki that shit yo Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Doubt it, but I believe there are other Marines close by ready to open a can of whoop ass if needed. The Guard is US Army The tomb guards are soldiers of the United States Army. The first military guards were troopers from the 3d Cavalry, "Brave Rifles", who were posted nearby on Fort Myer. Since April 6, 1948, (known then as "Army Day"), when the regiment was reactivated, it's been Soldiers from 3rd Infantry Regiment, "The Old Guard". The Old Guard is also posted to Fort Myer. It is considered one of the highest honors to serve as a Sentinel at the Tomb of the Unknowns. Fewer than 20 percent of all volunteers are accepted for training and of those only a fraction pass training to become full-fledged Tomb Guards. This attrition rate has made the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Guard Identification Badge the second least-awarded decoration of the United States military (the first being the Astronaut Badge).[17] Wiki that shit yo Think about what a country we would have if every boy dreamed of being a member of the Old Guard, worked to make it happen, and then accepted their fate and doubled down on their assignments if they didn't. |
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Posted: 10/24/2014 7:48:43 PM EDT
[#42]
Quote HistoryQuoted: You're thinking logically. Don't do that when it comes to these things. Your head will hurt. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: If memory serves, the M14s are unloaded as is the M9. That said, there is live ammo for the M9 kept in the vicinity. You're thinking logically. Don't do that when it comes to these things. Your head will hurt. |
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Posted: 10/24/2014 7:50:59 PM EDT
[#43]
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Ridiculous that a uniformed solider is in public with a weapon but is not allowed to have rounds for/in said weapon. |
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Posted: 10/24/2014 7:52:37 PM EDT
[#44]
No. Part of the changing of the guard is an inspection of arms that verfies it is unloaded.
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Posted: 10/24/2014 7:53:24 PM EDT
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Posted: 10/24/2014 7:56:16 PM EDT
[#46]
They probably would not hesitate to butt-stroke someone if need be.
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Posted: 10/24/2014 8:03:57 PM EDT
[#47]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I wonder if these are loaded? http://blogs.voanews.com/photos/files/2012/03/reuters_russia_honor_guard_02Mar12-878x643.jpg Yep, drunk as hell |
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Posted: 10/24/2014 8:05:04 PM EDT
[#48]
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I hear what you are saying. But I am thinking of those Guards not the fucktard politicians. I am sure the guards at the White House and Capitol are armed to protect their asses. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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If memory serves, the M14s are unloaded as is the M9. That said, there is live ammo for the M9 kept in the vicinity. You're thinking logically. Don't do that when it comes to these things. Your head will hurt. Fully with you man, trust me. It just isn't truly a military/security focused decision. Somehow. Kind of mind blowing, isn't it? |
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Posted: 10/24/2014 8:06:27 PM EDT
[#49]
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Doubt it, but I believe there are other Marines close by ready to open a can of whoop ass if needed. ETA: Brain fart on my part, other soldiers... Doubt that too, unless other unarmed honor guard counts. |
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Posted: 10/24/2014 8:09:40 PM EDT
[#50]
It would be difficult to walk such a post in that manner and be alert for potential threats. Rifle loaded or not, they should have a security detail overwatch with the mission of keeping an eye on who comes and goes.
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