[Salvavida]

Some observers, however, question why US embassy security did not - as French security officers did - use live ammunition to protect the embassy themselves.

Because they didn't breach the sanctuary. Had they done that, they would've been met by a Marine Security Guard detachment issuing out buckshot via Remington 870P shotguns in large quantities.

[ctdonath2]

Such standing orders are probably being changed from on high right now.