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To: Gamecock

Using a crossbow in a standoff with police is a poor tactical choice. This dude has obviously watched too many Walking Dead episodes.


3 posted on 11/06/2018 7:13:44 AM PST by Clarancebeaks
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To: Clarancebeaks

You are correct, but a crossbow can penetrate just about any soft body armor out there. However it’s main feature is silence, not a priority when you are having an armed confrontation with a SWAT team.


4 posted on 11/06/2018 7:19:23 AM PST by circlecity
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To: Clarancebeaks

You are correct, but a crossbow can penetrate just about any soft body armor out there. However it’s main feature is silence, not a priority when you are having an armed confrontation with a SWAT team.


5 posted on 11/06/2018 7:19:43 AM PST by circlecity
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To: Clarancebeaks

Using a crossbow in a standoff with police is a poor tactical choice.

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I think he wanted to do a suicide by cop.


8 posted on 11/06/2018 7:32:57 AM PST by Moonman62 (Give a man a fish and he'll be a Democrat. Teach a man to fish and he'll be a responsible citizen.)
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