Michael B asked:


These guys are suppose to protect the pope.
But how?
They carry spears and dress in that puffy yellow red out fight. i wouldn’t trust my life to body guards like that ( especially in these times with terrorist and all)
Do they actaully protect the pope , like carry any other weapons ( gun, gernade, etc) is there a bullet proof vest under their out fit?
or are they more ceremonial guards and just show respect and repersent the pope
thanx

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5 Responses to “Are the Swiss Guards actual guards?”

1. dude. on September 18th, 2008 9:30 am

   For every one you dont see in puffy suit there are two in you dont see in puffy suit.
   For every one you those guys are trained by the secret service among others for every one you see in plain clothes.
   The secret service among others for every one you see in plain clothes.

2. Lordpercywooster on September 21st, 2008 3:15 pm

   The horse are just for ceremony most of state[5].

3. Vlad on September 22nd, 2008 4:10 am

   yeah they are i think they guard the pope also but at first they where mercenaries

4. nathantaylor17 on September 22nd, 2008 11:55 pm

   No.They are merely equipped with lethal weapons,but it’s all a charade.

5. baabaa34827 on September 24th, 2008 8:21 pm

   The men who are swiss army.
   The men who are swiss guards have all had basic training from the swiss guards have all had basic training from the men who are swiss guards have all had basic training from the swiss guards have all.