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US National Guard troops in Washington to begin carrying weapons, officials say.
Posted on 8/24/25 at 7:58 pm
Posted on 8/24/25 at 7:58 pm
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US National Guard troops patrolling the streets of Washington DC as part of what President Donald Trump said was his crackdown on crime will begin carrying weapons on Sunday night, two officials said.
The exact number of troops who would carry their weapons was fluid. Still, they will either carry their M17 pistols or M4 rifles, according to the officials who spoke on condition of anonymity as they were not authorized to discuss the matter.
Hundreds of unarmed National Guard troops have been in Washington's streets for the past two weeks after Trump declared a crime emergency in the district. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth last week authorized the troops to carry weapons.
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Posted on 8/24/25 at 8:00 pm to BarberitosDawg
Well they better be
The bad guys are carrying
The bad guys are carrying
Posted on 8/24/25 at 8:02 pm to BarberitosDawg
No logical reason they shouldn't.
Posted on 8/24/25 at 8:04 pm to TidenUP
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No logical reason they shouldn't.
This. What have they been holding while they patrol DC? Kazoos?
Posted on 8/24/25 at 8:10 pm to mwlewis
I don't think they had weapons issued? It's not uncommon...
Posted on 8/24/25 at 8:12 pm to BarberitosDawg
Most of the time when deployed they don’t carry.
Dealing with armed thugs though, I think they should.
After Hurricane Andrew, Florida Guard carried pistols and rifles to keep the trash people in line.
Dealing with armed thugs though, I think they should.
After Hurricane Andrew, Florida Guard carried pistols and rifles to keep the trash people in line.
This post was edited on 8/24/25 at 8:17 pm
Posted on 8/24/25 at 8:12 pm to TidenUP
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No logical reason they shouldn't.
A lot of these guys are young kids with minimal training outside of boot camp and what training they did have was geared towards combat, not policing. It probably took a couple weeks to identify capable soldiers and give them the proper training needed to carry loaded weapons on the street while in a position of authority.
Posted on 8/24/25 at 8:15 pm to HeadCall
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A lot of these guys are young kids with minimal training outside of boot camp
You sure about that?
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but for the U.S. Army National Guard, the average age for enlisted members is around 30.4 years and for officers is 39.2 years as of 2023
Posted on 8/24/25 at 8:20 pm to HeadCall
These are MP's bro...
Posted on 8/24/25 at 8:22 pm to BarberitosDawg
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These are MP's bro...
My point stands. I don’t know the real reason why they’re just know getting weapons in DC because I’m not involved. But my theory is as good as any.
Posted on 8/24/25 at 8:26 pm to HeadCall
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My point stands.
It really doesn't. Just an opinion born of ignorance.
Posted on 8/24/25 at 8:29 pm to BarberitosDawg
Is anyone concerned with the violation of the posse comitatus act?
Posted on 8/24/25 at 8:31 pm to Clames
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really doesn't. Just an opinion born of ignorance.
Okay champ. Why don’t you tell us why then?
Posted on 8/24/25 at 8:33 pm to RFK
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Is anyone concerned with the violation of the posse comitatus act?
There is no violation of Posse Comitatus act here. DC is federal land for one and the troops are under Title 32 state orders from other governors. It’s kind of a loophole because these guys are under state orders at the request of the President but legally there’s nothing wrong here.
Posted on 8/24/25 at 8:34 pm to BarberitosDawg
I'm a big Trump supporter but I'm also retired Army and this is NOT a good idea.
Mostly because none of these guys are trained to be law enforcement. That's not a knock on the Army guys. It's just not their specialty.
Mostly because none of these guys are trained to be law enforcement. That's not a knock on the Army guys. It's just not their specialty.
Posted on 8/24/25 at 8:35 pm to HeadCall
Why are you acting like an OG poster? It's a little disproportionate for someone who has only been here for 6 months.
Whose alter are you?
Whose alter are you?
Posted on 8/24/25 at 8:38 pm to BarberitosDawg
Because I challenged him and asked a question? 
People were asking why they weren’t already armed. I posited a reasonable reason why. You’re welcome to join the discussion if you’d like.
People were asking why they weren’t already armed. I posited a reasonable reason why. You’re welcome to join the discussion if you’d like.
Posted on 8/24/25 at 8:42 pm to HeadCall
I really don't give a frick, but you're funny, acting like you do and attacking members with huge street credentials.
You got 6 months of history...
You got 6 months of history...
Posted on 8/24/25 at 8:43 pm to BarberitosDawg
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I really don't give a frick, but you're funny, acting like you do and attacking members with huge street credentials.
I don’t attack anyone
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You got 6 months of history...
It’s the internet sport.
Posted on 8/24/25 at 8:43 pm to HeadCall
No, it's you... Focus.
I took a seven-year ban one time and had to lurk. I'm just trying to figure out who you really are.
peace.
I took a seven-year ban one time and had to lurk. I'm just trying to figure out who you really are.
peace.
This post was edited on 8/24/25 at 8:46 pm
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