[Ronin]

I suspect that it was one of those one handed pistol-type crossbows.

I also suspect that the driver’s vehicle had been hit by one of those rocks the kids were throwing, possibly cracking a window, and he (driver) decided to get some payback.

I’m not condoning this, but I think I can safely say that it is a sign of the times. I also suspect it’s going to happen with increasing frequency as people realize that they are the only ones who can safely protect their loved ones and valuables.

One thing for sure. This kid is not going to be chucking rocks at any cars again soon.

[libstripper]

Cool features of a cross bow for this kind of operation vs. a firearm:

1) almost entirely silent;

2) no traceable ballistic evidence;

3) relatively short range so bystanders are less likely to be hit; and

4) no spent cartridge cases.

My congrats to the shooter. May he have much good hunting and hit the vital parts next time.

[Sea Parrot]

In two words, “Whisper loads.” Low noise and velocity, but still deadly.

Small caliber for pest control, larger calibers and very heavy bullets for the larger perps, uh pests. .45 caliber and a 500+ grain cast bullet at just a few 100 fps, (feet per second) is akin to getting hit with a freight train.

http://www.google.com/#pq=obama’s+brother++is+on+the+no-fly+list&hl=en&cp=13&gs_id=7t&xhr=t&q=whisper+loads&pf=p&sclient=psy&source=hp&pbx=1&oq=whisper+loads&aq=0v&aqi=g-v1g-m2&aql=&gs_sm=&gs_upl=&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&fp=a1264650e6ec0d2d&biw=960&bih=459

[fini]

I own one of those handheld crossbows. They cost about $20.

You can hit gallon milk jug at about 20 yards. Penetration is iffy (one bolt will go through a 1/4 plywood and the next bolt bounce off), because the bolts are not that stable.

It is a lot of fun to shoot.

The only downside is that it takes two people to string the bow (50Lb pull and the bow is less than 15 inches long)