Molly O'Connor's Gun

Molly O'Connor draws her holstered handgun and points it steadily at Wesley during Ron Butterfield's staged drill in the Residence Hallway. Bartlet watches with Jamie Reed and Randy Weathers as she demonstrates precise control and readiness. The sidearm embodies Secret Service competence under paternal scrutiny, its swift draw punctuating the team's overwhelming force.

2 appearances

Purpose

Secret Service sidearm for threat neutralization and personal protection during high-risk assignments

Significance

Proves Molly O'Connor's skill in Zoey's protective detail, reassuring Bartlet after his demand for overwhelming force and foreshadowing the violent crisis when Molly later falls to a gunshot during the nightclub abduction

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

2 moments

S4E22 · Commencement

Demanding 'Overwhelming Force' — Bartlet Inspects Zoey's Detail

Molly O'Connor draws her holstered handgun during the staged 'Attack Randy' drill, pointing it directly at Wesley's face as proof of her ability to draw, control, and aim under pressure. The gun functions as both tool and symbol: it proves lethal readiness and visually answers Bartlet's demand for overwhelming force.

Before: Holstered on Molly's person as part of her uniform and equipment.

After: In Molly's hand during the demonstration; implied to be re-holstered after the drill concludes.

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S4E22 · Commencement

Overwhelming Force — Port Closed After Missing Container

Molly O'Connor draws her holstered handgun during the readiness drill, pointing it at Wesley to demonstrate the team's ability to rapidly neutralize a threat. The gun functions as the visible proof of 'overwhelming force' and punctuates the President's assessment.

Before: Holstered on Molly O'Connor, standard issue and secured.

After: Momentarily drawn and pointed; afterwards presumed re-holstered and under Molly's control.

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