There was international concern about the possibility of terrorist attacks on the London Olympics and the city itself as the July 27 opening ceremonies approached, with some worries concerning the number of personnel assigned to the task.
LMT L129A1
However, now that the Olympics have ended without incident, those in Britain and around the world who were concerned can stop holding their breath. Interestingly, it can be reported that rifles produced by Lewis Machine & Tool Company (LMT®), a privately-owned Midwestern maker of elite weaponry, were used by the Royal Air Force to protect the 2012 Olympics in London, England, against terrorist attacks.
According to a recent Daily Express (UK) article, Royal Air Force soldiers assigned to protect the Olympics have been armed with the LMT L129A1® Sharpshooter rifle, which is highly accurate over long ranges.
“From the beginning, LMT® has been proud to assist soldiers and law enforcement officials in protecting our country,” said Monica Sipp, director of sales and marketing for LMT®. “We are equally proud that our products are being used to protect the Olympics, an event which fosters global unity.”
Since 1980, LMT® has provided the US military, law enforcement and government agencies with high-quality weapons, components, and modular weapon systems.
LMT® is based in Milan, IL, and was founded by Karl Lewis. The company has 130 employees and a family-like atmosphere, and works to be an asset to their local community while providing employees with a rewarding workplace. In an interview at Phys.org, Stanford terrorism expert Martha Crenshaw revealed that there were more British troops guarding the streets of London during the Olympics than in Afghanistan.
