Would we have seen the sniper's gun barrel?

[MrSmitty]

Will the front sight fit through a chain link fence? Curious minds want to know....

 

[bwframe]

Will the front sight fit through a chain link fence? Curious minds want to know.... View attachment 382436

They determined it was an SKS...




Looks as if there are only a few places where the foliage is clear all the way to the fence? Seems like these openings might draw your eye? Especially on a golf course named Trump International Golf Club?

 

[Denny347]

As someone who has ACTUALLY looked for stuff like this and/or evidence in large open areas, it is FAR from guaranteed to be spotted. I appreciate that posters here feel it's a "no brainer" but alas, real life is more difficult than the internet may seem. Depending on the distance, the lighting, shadows, angles, etc, a human eye might miss a partial barrel silhouette. The backpack/vests would look like dark objects until you get closer. But they did their job and I'm glad for it.

 

[bwframe]

As someone who has ACTUALLY looked for stuff like this and/or evidence in large open areas, it is FAR from guaranteed to be spotted. I appreciate that posters here feel it's a "no brainer" but alas, real life is more difficult than the internet may seem. Depending on the distance, the lighting, shadows, angles, etc, a human eye might miss a partial barrel silhouette. The backpack/vests would look like dark objects until you get closer. But they did their job and I'm glad for it.

How much does being a lifelong hunter matter?

Is it just a wives' tail that hunters have an experienced keener eye for things out of place in the environment? Much less any kind of movement?

 

[Denny347]

How much does being a lifelong hunter matter?

Is it just a wives' tail that hunters have an experienced keener eye for things out of place in the environment? Much less any kind of movement?

There are always people who have keen eyes, trained or natural. I'm sure a GOOD hunter has those abilities.