[Dead Dog]

I would bet that this is all being done with an AR-15/M-16 derivative, as a political statement against US arm sells to Israel. That is, killing us with our own weapon. This is terrorism, one way or another.

[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

[El Gato]

I would bet that this is all being done with an AR-15/M-16 derivative, as a political statement against US arm sells to Israel. That is, killing us with our own weapon. This is terrorism, one way or another.

Many of the Palistinians, including the official "Security Forces" also use the M-16. They either steal them from the Israelies, buy them from Israeli soldiers/reservists(probably not many) or on the world open market. I think we may have provided those used by the "security forces" as part of Camp David accords...gee thanks Mr. Bill..NOT!