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Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory plans to install high-powered machine guns over the next few months capable of hitting land vehicles or aircraft almost a mile away in the event of a terrorist attack. <br /><br />Known as Gatling guns because they are multi-barreled, like their 19th-century ancestors, they simultaneously fire 7.6-millimeter bullets from six barrels at up to 4,000 rounds per minute, powerful enough to take down an enemy aircraft or helicopter, officials said. <br /><br />
<br /><br />Lawrence Livermore police officer Andrew Graycar demonstrates how the new Dillon Aero gatling gun swivels as police officer Chris McKaskey (right) stands guard in Livermore Thursday.
