Good for them. Although I always have to chuckle at the guys who are trying too hard to look “tacticool” with the knee pads and earmuffs.
Knee pads are very helpful when getting into a covered fighting position on concrete and electronic hearing protection like the Howard Lights in photo are perfect for being able to continue to communicate during gunfire. Nothing really “tacticool” about it really. Just basic gear with practical purpose for effective modern carbine work.
There’s a whole range from guys who don’t know which end of the gun to pick up to ex Special Ops.
Forgot to mention a good buddy of mine and his son were patrolling last night at Riverstone, the WinCo Foods and on Sherman last night. He said there had to be 500 armed patriots on patrol.