Early live video showed people who looked like tourists. Things escalated dramatically.
Zip cuff guy appears to have a gun on his hip in addition to the body armor & zip ties for taking hostages. https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/zip-cuffs-capitol-riots/
We’re now learning of pipe bombs. https://www.businessinsider.com/pipe-bomb-reportedly-found-a...
The killed police officer was attacked with a fire extinguisher, so things other than guns can be used as weapons.
Many photos show body armor, riot shields, and staffs.
Photos show Members of Congress escorted to safety in CBRN hoods (protection against chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear air pollution).
The C-SPAN live feed was cut off for the safety of Congress & the staff at the Capitol. You can watch the moment on YouTube, plus the subsequent audio only broadcast.
What do you think? Is that helpful?