488yd shot by one USSS sniper which dispatched the assassin but after the assassin launched at least 5 roundsFLBear5630 said:The Assassin was at 488 feet, 165ish yardsAssassin said:488 yds is nearly 5 football fields. Thats not the easiest shot for most of usATL Bear said:Has been my concern all along. Really a shame if this is the case. ROEs are straight forward.Fre3dombear said:Assassin said:488yd shot by one USSS sniper which dispatched the assassin but after the assassin launched at least 5 roundsJacques Strap said:
Good read if you are interested...
Former Navy Seal and Blackwater founder Erik Prince gave a detailed assessment of yesterday's Secret Service debacle in the wake of a failed assassination attempt on former President Trump.
https://www.zerohedge.com/political/massive-secret-service-failure-led-nearly-successful-assassination-donald-trumpQuote:
The rooftop used by Crooks was a mere 140 yards away from the event with a clear line of sight to the right of Trump. Those familiar with precision shooting know that any shot within 300 yards is considered easy for a moderately trained rifleman. With the right caliber an expert can hit a torso sized target consistently at 1000 yards or more. At 140 yards any amateur should be able to hit a pie plate-sized target with little difficulty, even without a magnified optic.
The Secret Service is supposed to secure all obvious "sniper perches" well before the arrival of a protectee - Meaning, nearby rooftops and buildings are supposed to have a security presence in place along with drone surveillance. In the case of Butler, PA, this was apparently not done. SS snipers were only present on the building right behind the venue stage.
When looking at the circumstances in favor of Thomas Matthew Crooks, the identified alleged suspect in the attempted assassination of Donald Trump in Butler, PA, it's hard to see how the guy failed. Almost every Secret Service security protocol seems to have been ignored, allowing Crooks easy access to a perfect shooting position and plenty of time to acquire a bead on Trump's podium.
News circulating the officer had him in sights for 3 minutes and was repeatedly told to stand down by SS ranking leadership
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