Bolts removed from marines rifles during inauguration?

 

I'm looking for pics now to see if I can tell but if this is true its says a lot a lot if it is.

 

http://www.examiner.com/article/disabled-marine-rifles-at-inauguration-signal-shift-administration-policy?CID=examiner_alerts_article

I do believe this is normal procedure.

Marines take their Oath seriously, so this should not be surprising.

I do believe this is normal procedure.

 

It never used to be, I was in the Old Guard during the 70's. I was within 10 feet of different Presidents on multiple occasions with a functional .45.

Clearly bolts ARE gone....

 

Hmpf....wow....

 

Nicky - Some of the pics I agree. Charging handle forward but you can see the Mag follower. Look at pic #7 Looks like the bolts are installed.

 

A better question is, "Do the Marines trust the president?"

I do believe this is normal procedure.

 

It wasn't apparently for the navy last time.

Marines take their Oath seriously, so this should not be surprising.

 

You sir, get a high five for that one.