[katnip]

I haven't been to an airport here in NY since 9/11 but from everything I hear, the Guardsmen have no ammo in the guns.

I have seen some in Penn Station, didn't see any weapons.

[monkeyshine]

You are correct from what I have seen. I've flown several times since 911 and the military men have appeared to be without clips in their guns (but they may have the clips in their pockets). However, I just flew into and out of JFK and there were lots of armed police officers, same with at LAX and Burbank Airport.

[PJeffQ]

Without betraying any confidences, I know of some states where a mag was not in the weapon (but in the ammo pouch on the pistol belt) of the Guardsmen, and RI was embarassed by them not having any ammo in a news story...