2Swiss Guards are Armed with Swiss Military Weapons
Many ask if Swiss Guards carry guns.
The answer is yes, guards in civilian clothes carry pistols, rifles, or submachine guns. They are trained in the Swiss Armed Forces recruit school and are military servicemen, not simply there for looks. If necessary, the Swiss Guards can use the ceremonial weapons they carry as well.
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