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In reply to the discussion: How close could a sniper get to the inauguration site? [View all]cwydro
(51,308 posts)45. Lol.
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I'm with you. I just posted the 2,000 yards as close to the maximum range.
TexasProgresive
Jan 2021
#42
I do have concerns greater that a lone sniper. It lies in the huge amount of NG and LEO presence
TexasProgresive
Jan 2021
#51
Over a mile, I don't like the idea of it being outside either. I am also worried that the law
doc03
Jan 2021
#8
Well the Secret Service will have a half a dozen machine guns within about 20ft of the President
fescuerescue
Jan 2021
#57
My thoughts are with that many stationed the higher the probability
littlemissmartypants
Jan 2021
#62
Just as I suspect his security detail nixed the train trip, I suspect they will pressure him to
tblue37
Jan 2021
#27
something's going on, I get dupes also.. A pop up box asks if I want to post this again... nt
mitch96
Jan 2021
#37
Lol, buckle up because if there's one thing DU is good at - it's total panic over anything.
cwydro
Jan 2021
#55
Joe's crowd will, by necessity, be about 1/100th the size of Obama's- I think he's OK. Nt
Fiendish Thingy
Jan 2021
#30
Bet your ass wherever a sniper could hide, there will be agents there or in counter-sniping position
SoFlaBro
Jan 2021
#67
Think about inaugurations over the past 50 years at the same site- any sniper problems? Nt
Fiendish Thingy
Jan 2021
#29
The Gravy Seals aren't disciplined enough to maintain the training required...
EarthFirst
Jan 2021
#38
Depends on the number of, and degree to which, seditious Republican legislators are
Roisin Ni Fiachra
Jan 2021
#40
Given the events of this past week, I question the optimism on this thread. (nt)
Paladin
Jan 2021
#73
I don't think this a good thread to have. I would delete it if I were you.
yellowcanine
Jan 2021
#76