WOW: Was there a plan to take hostages? This man is carrying police-style zip-tie handcuffs. And mace(?)

Can we find more footage of this man?

People may recall the plot that the FBI disrupted a plot to storm the Michigan government and kidnap @GovWhitmer. https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2020/10/08/feds-thwart-militia-plot-kidnap-michigan-gov-gretchen-whitmer/5922301002/

Some are pointing out that this looks a lot like a pistol. We need more footage.

Here's the full source for the image by @WinMc. Looks like its part of a series. Has anyone seen others?

Markings he is wearing: a Tennessee thin blue line PVC patch, an "AR Flag" trucker cap, Punisher Flag PVC patch...

Found the only other one of this guy published by Getty. thanks to @nhfruchter who found the Getty series.

Side view of his AR Flag hat confirms my suspicion that its from @blckriflecoffee. Logo now visible.

This guy is really hitting all the notes for tying to look like current former LE/MIL.

ANOTHER man with zip ties in the Senate spotted by @supergregg68. Feeling more and more like this was coordinated.

More shots of #2 Zip Tie guy. What was the plan that failed here? https://twitter.com/supergregg68/status/1347044472299941889

About this sporrt/tactical holster & whats in it. If you are familiar with gear, please reply with your take.

Context: these are not normal zip ties, they are carrying double restraints, often called 'flex cuffs.'

Got a thread tracking the organized entry of what I'm calling "Group 2" (the masked, organized men that keep showing up in footage). https://twitter.com/jsrailton/status/1347215863427051521

People are pointing out that men in background of the pictures are also up to something .One of them is kneeling and doing something to the door. Were they trying to barricade themselves in the chamber?

Another picture of Man 2 w/temporary restraints was just flagged to me. Looking for more pics of this man and his face. Can we identify some of his patches?

Source: vice

Trying to find more footage of purple sweatshirt & red hoodie front carrying this backpack.

For Man #2 with temporary restraints we have an ID on a Texas Punisher Vynl patch. Others outstanding:
-Eagle (or vulture?) patch on the center of his plate
-Red patch w/ gold edging looks VERY military.
-Helmet patch.
Please help.

We are getting closer...

Attention: military aviators & Airplane geeks, can you identify this gold and red flight tag worn by the man carrying temporary restraints?

Also looking for help with the bird patch.

BREAKING: I've ID'd man #2 w/restraints in Senate (moderate/high confidence) and am referring directly to Law Enforcement

-Ex. military officer & has just pulled his social media.
-His insignia matches his military record.

Thx for help of many folks here! esp @JohnHultquist

The troubling picture is coming into focus: multiple people on front lines of breaching the senate chamber were ex military. At least one carried restraints.

Onwards to identifying Males #1 & #2. Please help.

Many have asked. I have referred Male #2's name and details to the @FBI and will not be naming him right now.

However, I believe you should know that his bio includes:
-longtime security clearance
-graduate of a military academy
-Senior officer's rank at retirement

A reminder of what we know about Male #1
-temporary restraints
-Sidearm
- @blckriflecoffee cap
-Punisher flag & Tennessee thin blue line patch
-Mace-type canister

Need: pics of him entering & exiting #CapitolBuilding, on grounds, brand of camo, face.

Ex-military officer who went to the Senate Floor w/restraints also spotted exiting @SpeakerPelosi office (prior to her nameplate being broken, so "early-ish").

Eagle-eyed @engelsjk caught his exit from her office at ~2:40 in @robertmooreitv's footage. https://twitter.com/MattGarrahan/status/1346959244051013634

Multiple ppl have helped me determine that Male #1 is wearing a camo pattern from @kryptekoutdoors called "Typhoon". I examined their offerings and think that he is wearing an ensemble of the "Tactical 2 Pant" and the "Tactical 3 LS Zip" Thx @MattDevost et al!

WOW @blckriflecoffee blocked me after after I discovered Male 1 was wearing their "AR Flag" cap.

I was just combing their socials for pics of the individual. Fellow investigators: Please pick up where I left off on that.

ANOTHER! carrying restraints. Male #4: armor plate carrier, covered face, goggles & tactical load out. Approaches, probes, pulls knife & cuts inaugural scaffolding covering.

Can be seen talking & assisting unseen individuals already within. Enters.

Spotted by @two_plus_twins!