posted on Jul, 24 2011 @ 02:59 PM
reply to post by timi0000
You are completely wrong about being able to hit a target at 20 feet, especially using the weapons platform this shooter apparently had based on the
youTube video he posted.
I believe the picture from youTube shows an EOTech brand holographic sight on a Ruger Mini 14. I own both of these items (very legally here in
Arizona, USA), so I speak from personal experience.
With this combination and only minutes of practice I could teach anyone capable of holding up the rifle to hit a human sized target very, very
accurately at 20 feet.
This sight is used with both eyes open, and the red aiming dot stays on target as long as it is visible to you, regardless of how the weapon is held
or pointed. (Not at all like using conventional iron sights or a magnified scope.)
Paired with the stability, reliability and large capacity of the mini 14, this is an extremely effective killing machine.
The EOTech optical sight is the choice of the US military, although they pair it with the M-16 (lighter and faster than the mini 14).
With several 30 round magazines (that can be changed in seconds), the reported 40 minute police response time, lots of people in a small area, dressed
as a policeman, in a country with little gun violence, it is entirely probable that this lunatic carried out this horrific alone.