The Princess in the Ivory Tower

Guns were legal in the United States—criminals had them as well as good people. There were regular guns on the market as well as illegal black markets for guns. Because guns were legal, the black market was even more rampant than in other countries, where guns were banned. From small revolvers to AK-47s, all American guns were available on the black market. Even tanks and armored vehicles returned by the military could be purchased through legitimate channels. 

The firepower Huo Shaoheng referred to was, of course, not pistols but all sorts of anti-material rifles, semi-automatic submachine guns, and at least one high-powered submachine gun. These were all obtainable through the black market, and the North American division of the Special Operations Forces had them at the ready. They needed to face various sudden situations, as these were their daily jobs. Zhao Liangze accepted the command and began arranging personnel and weapons.