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submachine gun, although officers were expected to provide their own sidearms. Private organizations also contributed equipment to units. Non-lethal supplies, including woolen socks and gloves, were donated by
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proposed legislation which would reactivate and modernize the Pennsylvania State Guard in order to "address the epidemic of gun violence, domestic terrorism, and other inter-related public health crises."
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status, the group continues to hold drills and trainings. They wear a modified version of the current Army Combat Uniform and have participated in local search and rescue missions and ceremonial events.
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