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poverlay

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

Reply to HereSince1628 (Reply #4)

Sun Jan 20, 2013, 09:24 PM

Jan 2013

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...

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Ever notice those black SUVs in the presidential motorcade? [View all] NNN0LHI Jan 2013 OP

Never saw that kind of SUV in a motorcade - but that has to be really rough on the clear coat. geckosfeet Jan 2013 #1

I like how they're shielded from the sides poverlay Jan 2013 #2

Those are the "pop-up" doors on the gun port. I suspect they turn along with the gun. HereSince1628 Jan 2013 #4

I understand what you're saying is true and the video clearly poverlay Jan 2013 #5

I think it's just a matter of a cheap way to go about it. HereSince1628 Jan 2013 #7

full armor on those bad boys datasuspect Jan 2013 #9

Not really. WinkyDink Jan 2013 #3

Well that will clear out a crowd, Autumn Jan 2013 #6

How many rounds per minute? PCIntern Jan 2013 #8

Usually either 3000 or 6000 rounds per minute n/t Lurks Often Jan 2013 #12

I don't think I'd want to mess with the Secret Service Poiuyt Jan 2013 #10

They have cut me off a couple of times... HipChick Jan 2013 #11