[BCR #226]

I don't believe it is an AR or other semi automatic firearm. I think the shooter is using either a bolt action rifle or handgun (Remington XP100) or possibly a thompson contender. why? The shooter isn't leaving brass at the scene. He may have a brass catcher but as a general rule, they are bulky.

The police seem to think that the shots are being fired from about 150 yards or so away. That isn't a hard shot for a .223 firearm (rifle or handgun). The shooter is hitting targets that are moving slowly and in a constant fashion or are stationary.

If this is the same person committing these crimes, I think he or she has made a mistake by moving south into Virginia. We can carry here.

Last thing I have to wonder about is if the shooter is using a suppressor on his firearm. The seeming confusion of where the shots are coming from would suggest this possibility.

Mike

[Ford Fairlane]

using a suppressor on his firearm

That wont matter much with a .223 - sonic crack can still be heard. The supressor does, however, make it more difficult to determine the origin of the shot.

[Dead Dog]

I really doubt the guy is standing or sitting out in the open. I'm guessing he's sitting in a vehicle. A bolt action or single shot does make sense though. They are only doing one shot and relocating. They definately think they are snipers.

There have been reports of people hearing the shot, so it is not well silenced. My bet is that they are using a typical car or van parket in a lot, They simply fire from inside and drive away. Tomorrow they'll use something different.

I hope they get gut shot for this, Islamists or not.

[wardaddy]

Heading South period in terrorist mode means taking bigger risks. Guns are rather plentiful here. I'd stay in gun grabber land were I a terr.

[r9etb]

The shooter isn't leaving brass at the scene. He may have a brass catcher but as a general rule, they are bulky.

If he's shooting from the vehicle, the brass would end up on the floor.

[VMI70]

Even without a suppressor, it is nearly impossible to determine the origin of an unexpected single shot, especially in a developed area where the sound bounces off the buildings. In that same setting, it is even quite difficult to track quick multiple shots.