Beltway Sniper Shootings-FR Commentary-Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2002 [Another Shooting?]

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[Peach]

Let's keep a live commentary thread gonig again today.

[mhking]

Is it possible that this person could be getting away through underground sewer systems?

Someone mentioned it last week. Unless they've really ENLARGED the sewers there, the answer is no, they aren't anywhere near large enough.

[rintense]

12ga for those middle of the night noises when your aim might not be so great

That's exactly why the guys are telling me to get one. You have a better chance of hitting something.

[OXENinFLA]

"12ga for those middle of the night noises when your aim might not be so great

Plus the unique sound of pumping it tends to send chills down spines.

[Peach]

Thanks, rintense. Just went back and it was David who said Ashcroft had reopened the investigation. I've freepmailed him and asked for more info and asked him to respond to this thread as I'll be out for a while and unable to access a freepmail response.

[tomkat]

i'm still lookin' for a surplus twin 50mm and a few belts.
if ya see one in the paper, drop me a FReepmail, ok ?

[rintense]

Is there a 'ladies favorite'? I'm pretty strong in my upper body, arms especially.

[Merovingian]

Rita Cosby is on the downside of her success peak. She is mediocre at best, is now getting desperate for ANY kind of scoop.."MY SOURCES tell me"..blah blah in her hideous voice..

[mhking]

12ga for those middle of the night noises when your aim might not be so great.

"This...is my BOOMstick!"

[Peach]

Just freepmailed David, who posted the comment about OKC, and asked him to respond with more information to this thread.

[GirlShortstop]

Maybe it's money AND the release and safe passage of somebody in particular?
          Guantanamo?

now those two things make me think even MORE of Israel terrorism... adding to that a BUS as a target today. Ughhhhh!

[mhking]

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[Mudboy Slim]

"...they all have the same goals: the destruction of the American way of life."

Yep...The Left--including IslamicTerrorists--Loathes Liberty and Self-Sufficiency and will stop at nothing to get a Police State in place, with them in charge, of course!!

FReegards...MUD

[Shooter 2.5]

"Does the ballistic evidence merely confirm that the ammunition is the same, or does it confirm that the same weapon is being used?

They can compare the rifling marks to other bullets or fragment as far as size, shape and metal content. That would tell them it's the same bullet which came from the same firearm. By examining the rifling marks, they can tell what type of barrel was used which would eliminate certain firearms. Different manufactures use different rifling techniqes as far as twist and depth.

If they have the cartridge case[not the phony media word, casing] they can tell what the cartridge is since a .223 bullet [actual measurment-.224] is used in a dozen other cartridges. The marks on the head of the cartridge will show an extractor mark and an ejector mark. These marks are on both semi-automatics and bolt action guns. The absense of an ejector mark would show it's a single shot firearm. There are also about a hundred of more different types of gunpowder with about six different shapes of the grainuals. This would also lead to the manufacterer.

The media report which mentioned the rifle was a Mini-14 or a AR-15 was a lie because the ejector mark is in different places.

[tomkat]

Plus the unique sound of pumping it tends to send chills down spines

nothin' quite like it ...

[David]

"I'm wondering if the poster who said Ashcroft announced re-opening of OKC could respond where he heard that. I'm sure you would have heard GirlShortstop - Freepers don't let much get past them."

As I recall, it was on World Net Daily. Don't think I saw it on Free Republic. But no doubt about the fact.

This fits with their current demonize Iraq policy--John Doe No. 2 is identified as an Iraq refugee; which is presumably why they are doing it.

[mitchbert]

Multiple shooters must be considered, and would help explain the varying lethality of the shots, just as you say. The alibi comment that was made is an interesting angle as well. I can't believe that this is one, lone nut. I can't help but think he would have made some mistake by now, but who knows.

BTW, WTOP news at the top of the hour says victim "in hospital" so I'm assuming that means still alive. Let's hope so.

[aeronca]

I recommend the Mossberg Cruiser, .410 for home and car. It's an 18.5 inch long, pistol grip shotgun, which depending on length of load, can hold 4+ rounds.
The .410 is legal to carry in car (in my state).
A pistol is good for concealed carry.
Whatever you decide to get, PRACTICE with it! Find a range that you can go to once a week, or a friend that has acreage. Practice, Practice, Practice.

[GirlShortstop]

Just freepmailed David, who posted the comment about OKC      ...you're the *best*      ©¿©

[Skywalk]

What set you off in the other thread, tomkat?

[texasbluebell]

No, the victim died about half an hour ago.