What is their primary weapon?
CERC: VATICAN CITY — Twenty three new recruits of the Pontifical Swiss Guard on Friday made their solemn oath of loyalty to protect the pope, in an annual May 6 ceremony commemorating the 147 guards who, in 1527, lost their lives defending Pope Clement VII during the Sack of Rome.
The guards began the day by attending Holy Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica, celebrated by Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin. In his homily, the cardinal reminded new recruits that “such a heroic death…would not have been possible without faith in the Lord of Life.”
“Sustained by this faith in the Risen Jesus, and strengthened by the experience of joy that the Lord gives life in fullness, I invite you, dear Guards, to have the courage to be witnesses in the world today, despite the difficulties,” the cardinal said. more here
A lot of different weapons on hand for them.
http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2015/12/14/inside-the-arms-room-of-the-swiss-guard/
They are legit guards. Not just for show.
Personally love the uniform.
I want one for work.
(Didn’t Michelangelo design them himself?)
Next Pope they’ll swear to defend will be named Pope Mohammad
I have an answer for you: Guns and walls. Vatican city is completely walled-in and the Swiss Guards are armed to the teeth with guns.
“Our chief weapon is surprise, fear and surprise; two chief weapons, fear, surprise, and ruthless efficiency!
Um, among our chief weapons are: fear, surprise, ruthless efficiency, and near fanatical devotion to the Pope!
Um, I’ll come in again…”