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2014-12-30 Britain

UK's royal palace guards moved behind gates on attack fears

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Posted by trailing wife 2014-12-30 00:00|| || Front Page|| [3 views ] Top

#1 Although the guards carry weapons fitted with bayonets the guns are not loaded.

I think I see a solution here

Posted by Frank G 2014-12-30 09:16|| 2014-12-30 09:16|| Front Page Top

#2 I don't understand why a trained soldier, holding this high of a guard station can not have a loaded gun.

Posted by chris 2014-12-30 09:20|| 2014-12-30 09:20|| Front Page Top

#3 The British government is more concerned about an event that might 'look' bad than they are about, say, actually dealing with the problem.

Posted by ed in texas 2014-12-30 10:10|| 2014-12-30 10:10|| Front Page Top

#4 The soldiers are expected to remain motionless while on post making a loaded weapon an easy target for a faux tourist to grab unexpectedly. Sadly, being unloaded makes it a poor spear creating risk only for the soldier or bystanders. Silly but iconic tradition from a time when uncivilized jihadis wouldnt be let in the country.

Posted by NoMoreBS 2014-12-30 12:56|| 2014-12-30 12:56|| Front Page Top

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