Such blatantly ridiculous statements as this are embarrassing ......"100 people without weapons"
Estimates suggest that approximately 2,000–2,500 individuals entered the Capitol building during the riot.
Five individuals were arrested that day for carrying firearms without a license.
• Rioters used flagpoles, baseball bats, crowbars, and hockey sticks as makeshift weapons.
• Bear spray and pepper spray were used against law enforcement officers.
• Some carried taser devices or stun guns. Some rioters were found with knives and body armor, indicating preparation for confrontation.
• Tactical gear such as helmets and military vests was also widely observed.