The above photo shows members of the New York Light Foot militia who patrolled in Charlottesville. There were 32 members, each of whom was carrying 60-80 lbs. of equipment. The equipment consisted of the following:
- Kevlar military-style helmets.
- Tactical shooting glasses with polarized, toughened lenses, to improve vision and guard against shrapnel and kick-back from shooting action.
- Level Three body armor that resists up to a standard 7.62mm bullet fired from an AK-47-type gun.
- Battle shirt and pants, in variable military colors and/or camouflage pattern. Favored brands include 5.11, Condor or ATAC. Combat boots, such as those marketed by US brand Bates.
- Firearms: Smith & Wesson AR-15 assault rifle and a semi-automatic handgun. Three spare magazines of 30 rounds each.
- Pocket knife.
- Police night-stick style baton.
- Personal first-aid kit and tourniquet.
- Radio and earpiece.
- Cellphone with GPS function.
- Personal hydration system, e.g., Platypus brand water carrier.
- Military surplus gas mask and respirator carried in a pouch.
- Snack bars.
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