Would we have seen the sniper's gun barrel?

[bwframe]

The news and talk show hosts and even President Trump in recent days have talked about how spectacular is was for the Secret Service agent to see a rifle barrel sticking through a chain link fence.

Maybe it's just me, but while I appreciate the guy doing his job, it doesn't seem that remarkable to see something out of place?

Surely I'm not the only hunter here? Nor am I the only one to take classes on and study self defense awareness?

To me, that gun barrel and two ballistic vests would have stood out like a shining light in the dark. You folks too, right?

 

[BigRed]

Patsy needs better handlers.

 

[tim87tr]

In the never ending propaganda world, it's likely just a narrative to counter the first assassination attempt SNAFU.

 

[BigRed]

In the never ending propaganda world, it's likely just a narrative to counter the first assassination attempt SNAFU.

Indeed.

 

[bwframe]

In the never ending propaganda world, it's likely just a narrative to counter the first assassination attempt SNAFU.

Indeed.

Would you have seen the gun barrel and vests hanging on the fence?

 

[firecadet613]

Would you have seen the gun barrel and vests hanging on the fence?

Don't forget the pink shirt!

It was a known break in the fence line where the media hang out to get pictures...

 

[Ark]

It's a BS line. The crap hanging off the fence was way more obvious.

Sloped roof 2.0, they just make stuff up.

 

[bwframe]

Don't forget the pink shirt!

It was a known break in the fence line where the media hang out to get pictures...

Part of the breakdown in reporting is that a lot of folks don't understand that the vests were obviously hung there as concealment and cover. No one is saying that though, including commentary of contributors who should know the sniper's reasoning.

 

[BigRed]

Would you have seen the gun barrel and vests hanging on the fence?

Indeed.

 

[firecadet613]

Part of the breakdown in reporting is that a lot of folks don't understand that the vests were obviously hung there as concealment and cover. No one is saying that though, including commentary of contributors who should know the sniper's reasoning.

He's a distraction, just like the Butler shooter.

 

[BigRed]

He's a distraction, just like the Butler shooter.

Bingo.

Patsy.

 

[bwframe]

I've seen folks go through FOF classes with us all day, only to blindly walk into a potential hornet's nest in a strip mall parking lot, after having dinner that evening.

Awareness is a thing.

 

[tomcat13]

Of all the Golf courses I've played-I'd like to Think & Hope I'd notce a Gun Barrel poking thru a Tree-lined Fence.
Probably be Easier for me, since I'm usually in the Trees-looking for my ball!

 

[manifest destiny]

It's hard to believe anyone could loiter around the fence line At That Course and not be noticed. But this guy was able to camp out there. At the one known break in foliage. Further, he was able to escape, after being shot at. Riiiigght.

As to noticing the gun and other sundries, likely I would have noticed when I went to look for my lost tee shot. In all seriousness, I'm not sure I would have noticed it if I were actually playing golf. In fairness, who really expects to encounter a rifle on a golf course?

 

[bwframe]

...In all seriousness, I'm not sure I would have noticed it if I were actually playing golf. In fairness, who really expects to encounter a rifle on a golf course?

A better question, my friend...

...why would you NOT be aware enough to have your head on a swivel at the golf course owned by the same guy who they tried to assassinate just a few weeks ago?

 

[firecadet613]

A better question, my friend...

...why would you NOT be aware enough to have your head on a swivel at the golf course owned by the same guy who they tried to assassinate just a few weeks ago?

#insidejob

 

[manifest destiny]

A better question, my friend...

...why would you NOT be aware enough to have your head on a swivel at the golf course owned by the same guy who they tried to assassinate just a few weeks ago?

In the old world (about 8yrs ago) I would have bet that sitting behind a former president, or golfing with a former president on his private course, would be about the safest location to be.

 

[bwframe]

#insidejob

This is my fault, for poor wording and bad grammar. Sorry!

I started this thread in the carry issues and self defense forum. hoping to stir up a thought provoking conversation about situational awareness. Rather than another political thread about assassination theories.

 

[printcraft]

Straight on barrel would be hard to spot, the plates probably drew his eyes as those would stick out like a sore thumb.
The plates were not concealment.
If he had bothered to place a couple of branches on the fence and put the plates behind them we would be having a different conversation.

 

[firecadet613]

This is my fault, for poor wording and bad grammar. Sorry!

I started this thread in the carry issues and self defense forum. hoping to stir up a thought provoking conversation about situational awareness. Rather than another political thread about assassination theories.

You asked, I answered. There is enough out there to make you wonder how on earth two near perfect attempts happened, thankfully they continue to use **** poor patsys...