WBIR had footage... that camera's definitely hosed.
Three rounds (4" group) through and through, and *something* came loose from the insides with enough force to shatter the front glass plates, 90 degrees off to the side of bullet travel.
They're charging him with a felony... no more guns.
What, no mention of "high-powered assault rifle with a high capacity magazine"? I thought that was journalistic policy for any kind of illegal use of a firearm.
I don't hold with letting off rounds in downtown areas unless provoked in serious social encounter.
That said... there oughta be a reasonably safe bullet design for taking out targets like this. Maybe that weird rifle bullet designed to disintegrate on drywall...
Maybe a .300 whisper in a bolt gun with a suppressor, shooting a frangible projectile...
Well, considering the time and location it is quite likely that there was no one near the bullet path.
What makes this a felony? No one was injured, no one was threatened with injury. All the poor guy did was express his disgust with his elected officials by shooting out equipment that he helped pay for.
Me thinks the appropriate projectile in this case would be a beam of coherent light with sufficient energy density to fry the image collector. Oddly, you still have to worry about rule #4. Basically, ensure no planes within sight as a backdrop, in case you miss the entire box. (This level of output can damage eyes depending on distance and beam divergence.)
It's not the redlight cameras that need attention, it's those speed/radar setups that should be focused on.
Paint ball gun. Silent. Non-permanent. Cleaning costs would quickly outstrip revenue generated. But, begs the question, how soon would Knoxville follow the Houston model and go with unmanned aerial surveillance?
"Non-permanent. Cleaning costs would quickly outstrip revenue generated."
I don't know, I think permanent would be better in the long run. Paint balls would just have city officials grumbling about 'punk kids' and getting all sanctimonious. "We'll not give up our campaign to protect the citizens just because of a few punk kids" or some such, then mention how they're costing the city money.
WBIR had footage... that camera's definitely hosed.
ReplyDeleteThree rounds (4" group) through and through, and *something* came loose from the insides with enough force to shatter the front glass plates, 90 degrees off to the side of bullet travel.
They're charging him with a felony... no more guns.
Good argument for a suppressor.
ReplyDeleteFirst! They're good eating, if you fix them right.
ReplyDeleteI'm thinking he needed more range for this stunt.
ReplyDelete600 yards or more should have done it, however, I'm kinda curious about violations of rule #4.
Any of you Knoxville types have any idea about what lies beyond said camera, assuming we can ascertain the shooter's position?
What, no mention of "high-powered assault rifle with a high capacity magazine"? I thought that was journalistic policy for any kind of illegal use of a firearm.
ReplyDelete"Any of you Knoxville types have any idea about what lies beyond said camera, assuming we can ascertain the shooter's position?"
ReplyDeleteWell, they're saying he was in the Book Depository, but the angle of the shots look like they came from the grassy knoll...
Dammit Marko, you beat me to it.
ReplyDeleteTam,
ReplyDeleteI'm sending you a bill for the Kleenex that I had to use to wipe the spittle off of my keyboard.
...shoulda used C4 from the dark side of the camera housing...but on the other hand, Thermite would have just made the moment.
ReplyDeleteRegards,
Rabbit.
I don't hold with letting off rounds in downtown areas unless provoked in serious social encounter.
ReplyDeleteThat said... there oughta be a reasonably safe bullet design for taking out targets like this. Maybe that weird rifle bullet designed to disintegrate on drywall...
Maybe a .300 whisper in a bolt gun with a suppressor, shooting a frangible projectile...
Oh, cripes... I think he might've been reading something I wrote...
ReplyDeleteAh, boring conversation anyway...
ReplyDeleteWell, considering the time and location it is quite likely that there was no one near the bullet path.
ReplyDeleteWhat makes this a felony? No one was injured, no one was threatened with injury. All the poor guy did was express his disgust with his elected officials by shooting out equipment that he helped pay for.
"Felony vandalism?"...Hell, give him an involved citizen award!
ReplyDeleteMe thinks the appropriate projectile in this case would be a beam of coherent light with sufficient energy density to fry the image collector. Oddly, you still have to worry about rule #4. Basically, ensure no planes within sight as a backdrop, in case you miss the entire box. (This level of output can damage eyes depending on distance and beam divergence.)
ReplyDeleteIt's not the redlight cameras that need attention, it's those speed/radar setups that should be focused on.
No suppressor needed for a laser!
Still having a problem identifying the precise crime committed. Most "crimes" are balanced against the public good. Self-defense and all, right?
ReplyDeleteOf course, I started young. Shooting out streetlights that kept me awake. :)
Paint ball gun. Silent. Non-permanent. Cleaning costs would quickly outstrip revenue generated. But, begs the question, how soon would Knoxville follow the Houston model and go with unmanned aerial surveillance?
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"Non-permanent. Cleaning costs would quickly outstrip revenue generated."
ReplyDeleteI don't know, I think permanent would be better in the long run. Paint balls would just have city officials grumbling about 'punk kids' and getting all sanctimonious. "We'll not give up our campaign to protect the citizens just because of a few punk kids" or some such, then mention how they're costing the city money.
http://www.thenewspaper.com/news/20/2088.asp
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