Ever notice those black SUVs in the presidential motorcade?

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[geckosfeet]

1. Never saw that kind of SUV in a motorcade - but that has to be really rough on the clear coat.

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2. I like how they're shielded from the sides

But what about the back?

[HereSince1628]

4. Those are the "pop-up" doors on the gun port. I suspect they turn along with the gun.

or they would much limit the field of fire possible.

Under 'normal' circumstance they are undoubtedly folded down where they better conform to the roof profile.

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5. I understand what you're saying is true and the video clearly

Shows the doors moving with the gun and conforming to the roof profile. My question is why isn't there protection behind the gunner? I would also hope that the doors and potential rear protection would all be bullet proof as the gunner is a highly desirable target...

[HereSince1628]

7. I think it's just a matter of a cheap way to go about it.

It might be justified on the basis that what is behind you is likely to be a friendly

[datasuspect]

9. full armor on those bad boys

[WinkyDink]

3. Not really.

[Autumn]

6. Well that will clear out a crowd,

pretty damn quick.

[PCIntern]

8. How many rounds per minute?

Enquiring minds want to know!

[Lurks Often]

12. Usually either 3000 or 6000 rounds per minute n/t

[Poiuyt]

10. I don't think I'd want to mess with the Secret Service

These guys look like they mean business

[HipChick]

11. They have cut me off a couple of times...

I know not to play chicken with them, but anyone else in DC is fair game...