Authorities, however, did find a bag containing two small caliber handguns and more ammunition for the weapons near 17th St. and Constitution Ave.

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Leaning forward, Mike Fifer squeezes off a round from a small-caliber, double-action revolver, piercing the quiet, autumnal New Hampshire countryside.

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They are specifically designed to protect occupants from ambush attacks, incorporating bullet-proof windows designed to withstand small-arms fire, such as .223-caliber rifles.

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