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SheltieLover

(57,073 posts) Wed Jan 13, 2021, 12:13 PM Jan 2021

So, questions for discussion, directed at former military folks [View all]

Let me begin by saying, I am not seeking to elicit info that could help terrorists. More trying to calm my own & others' anxieties about the apparent upcoming terrorist event.

That said, is it possible to "surround" the Capitol? It is very large area.

If this were to occur, could NG dissipate the crowd from the air? Or...?

Tyia.

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So, questions for discussion, directed at former military folks [View all] SheltieLover Jan 2021 OP

They're not going to get anywhere near the Capitol, dware Jan 2021 #1

They are expert marksman at over 300 yards. pwb Jan 2021 #2

Ty! SheltieLover Jan 2021 #5

Way, way over 300 yards. GulfCoast66 Jan 2021 #8

They are not all trained snipers. pwb Jan 2021 #9

Got it. Thought you meant sniper teams. GulfCoast66 Jan 2021 #10

I also recall Timewas Jan 2021 #22

LOL! I used to carry my shotgun in my car to high school! GulfCoast66 Jan 2021 #24

Yes indeed Timewas Jan 2021 #26

Try over a 1000 yards or more with modern weaponry and sights. Tommymac Jan 2021 #29

Same Here ProfessorGAC Jan 2021 #30

As in Construction and MILOPS 4Q2u2 Jan 2021 #3

Great points SheltieLover Jan 2021 #6

Personally I would like to see a gunship or two circling the area. grumpyduck Jan 2021 #4

Oh gawd yes! SheltieLover Jan 2021 #7

They are likely there for security only 1plus1equals1 Jan 2021 #11

Ty SheltieLover Jan 2021 #13

The Capitol has been cordoned off a good distance.. ananda Jan 2021 #12

Good to know SheltieLover Jan 2021 #14

That part is good to know, but what about the armed congresspeople? ananda Jan 2021 #15

Absofuckingloutely! SheltieLover Jan 2021 #16

Agree! I'm so angry I could.. ananda Jan 2021 #27

Same here! SheltieLover Jan 2021 #28

Yeah, like what do they think this is, grumpyduck Jan 2021 #18

Like dump, above the law SheltieLover Jan 2021 #19

I am not sure Timewas Jan 2021 #17

Ty! SheltieLover Jan 2021 #20

They are Timewas Jan 2021 #21

Amazing! SheltieLover Jan 2021 #23

Could a group surround the Capitol? Certainly sarisataka Jan 2021 #25