Super Bowl Sniper - Indianapolis

[sheriff125]

The pictures were taken at the request of the tripod manufacturer. You'll notice that it was daylight outside and there were about 68,000 people not in the stadium at the time. The rifle did not have a round loaded into the chamber at any time that day and once the pics were taken the rifle was placed off to the side and binoculars were used for observation.

I gave permission to the tripod manufacturer to use the photos, I have provided him with pictures previously which he has used in his marketing. I did not know they were going to be put on Facebook.

Carmelbythecorn did you see this post?

 

[2500ekW]

its just you!!!

what does it hurt for there to be skilled law enforcement there protecting the average joe that spent thousands of dollars to be there?

It's not just him. I find this terrifying. What if you were defending your family and pulled your sidearm, and a sniper popped you because he spotted someone w/ a handgun with his binoculars? That is one of many hypothetical situations; there are many others. I apologize if the guy in the picture is on this forum, but who makes him judge, jury, and executioner?

 

[esrice]

I apologize if the guy in the picture is on this forum, but who makes him judge, jury, and executioner?

Who says he IS all those things?

I won't pretend to know the SOP for such situations, but I was always under the impression that they served more of an overwatch role, and were there if a situation unfolded that required their positional advantage. I don't think they are there to immediately fire shots at just anyone they are suspicious of (as in your scenario).

 

[jzukjr]

I wouldn't be surprised if one of them (because you know there was more than one) doesnt have a pic of himself taken by himself from his view haha

 

[printcraft]

I wouldn't be surprised if one of them (because you know there was more than one) doesnt have a pic of himself taken by himself from his view haha

 

[The Bubba Effect]

It's not just him. I find this terrifying. What if you were defending your family and pulled your sidearm, and a sniper popped you because he spotted someone w/ a handgun with his binoculars? That is one of many hypothetical situations; there are many others. I apologize if the guy in the picture is on this forum, but who makes him judge, jury, and executioner?

There are armed cops and non cops all over the place. Why be terrified of these specific ones? I spent the past weekend with 20 or so armed citizens and had no fear.

I am disgusted by illegal search and seizure, the war on drugs, the surveillance state, no knock warrants on non violent offenders and a variety of overstepping actions by the State.

I do not get all stressed out by the presence of armed citizens, police or otherwise. As long as we get the same toys they do, I don't have a problem with it.

 

[Diesel]

Where did you find the pictures at ?

 

[jd4320t]

Wow. I guess some of the FB posters are here

 

[Relatively Ninja]

I do not get all stressed out by the presence of armed citizens, police or otherwise. As long as we get the same toys they do, I don't have a problem with it.

Hahaha, you just had to add that little qualifier, eh? "If I can't play with it, then nobody should be allowed to play with it!"

 

[Double T]

Did they actually scan/xray people?

 

[Comp]

Maybe he was just there in case Madonna got out of line?

Can't be too careful where she is concerned.

The FCC can't allow another wardrobe malfunction

 

[jsx1043]

Regardless of your views on the subject, the operator of said rifle could recieve some undue stress over the release of these pictures. I know he was there under orders, and with the full authority of his department and all the requisite alphabet agencies. That said, the powers that be most likely will not like all the attention the issue is recieving in the media (don't ask, that's just how the brass are.)

We all know this guy was set up to take care of the dirtiest deed - a terrorist act - not some Patriots fan who gets upset that Brady can only throw 20 yard passes. I know this man, and a lot of you do too. I unequivocally trust him to point that rifle in my direction if I were to ever be taken hostage. He needs our support rather than our second-guessing.

 

[goinggreyfast]

They were saying on FOX 59 this morning that these pics were pulled from FB because of the outcry. I for one, am not the least bit surprised that this was going on. I personally have mixed feelings about it.

 

[Comp]

Regardless of your views on the subject, the operator of said rifle could recieve some undue stress over the release of these pictures. I know he was there under orders, and with the full authority of his department and all the requisite alphabet agencies. That said, the powers that be most likely will not like all the attention the issue is recieving in the media (don't ask, that's just how the brass are.)

We all know this guy was set up to take care of the dirtiest deed - a terrorist act - not some Patriots fan who gets upset that Brady can only throw 20 yard passes. I know this man, and a lot of you do too. I unequivocally trust him to point that rifle in my direction if I were to ever be taken hostage. He needs our support rather than our second-guessing.

I think this is very well said and I agree 100%. I hope the brass doesn't come down on his butt. If it is who I think it is, I would trust him to watch my 6 anytime though a scope.

 

[lovemachine]

They were saying on FOX 59 this morning that these pics were pulled from FB because of the outcry. I for one, am not the least bit surprised that this was going on. I personally have mixed feelings about it.

Did they really? No wonder why I can't find it on FB now..,

 

[lovemachine]

I think this is very well said and I agree 100%. I hope the brass doesn't come down on his butt. If it is who I think it is, I would trust him to watch my 6 anytime though a scope.

True. But I'd rather him teach me how to shoot.

 

[Fenway]

Agreed JSX, This man is a professional and class act. The pictures have been explained already several pages back.

I know this man, and a lot of you do too. I unequivocally trust him to point that rifle in my direction if I were to ever be taken hostage. He needs our support rather than our second-guessing.

 

[sheriff125]

Regardless of your views on the subject, the operator of said rifle could recieve some undue stress over the release of these pictures. I know he was there under orders, and with the full authority of his department and all the requisite alphabet agencies. That said, the powers that be most likely will not like all the attention the issue is recieving in the media (don't ask, that's just how the brass are.)

We all know this guy was set up to take care of the dirtiest deed - a terrorist act - not some Patriots fan who gets upset that Brady can only throw 20 yard passes. I know this man, and a lot of you do too. I unequivocally trust him to point that rifle in my direction if I were to ever be taken hostage. He needs our support rather than our second-guessing.

Agreed JSX, This man is a professional and class act. The pictures have been explained already several pages back.

Very well said

 

[J_Wales]

So the state can be armed in Lucas, but not law abiding citizens?

Got it.

 

[hvacrguy]

Not a single problem!!!!

One heck of a teacher he truly is. People baffle me in some of their posts if they only knew when and where they were being watched. HAHA