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lumberjack_jeff

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27. Is there any doubt that the government and police departments already have these?

Reply to trumad (Original post)

Thu May 16, 2013, 12:46 PM

May 2013

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TrackingPoint rifle enables novice to hit a target at 500 yards. [View all] trumad May 2013 OP

+1. The tech level behind this is amazing. n/t Decoy of Fenris May 2013 #1

Absolutely. The problem is that the technology is advancing at a faster rate than is the Buns_of_Fire May 2013 #12

This is the history of war mick063 May 2013 #30

amazing. Now Zimmerman can be a block away graham4anything May 2013 #2

Yeah, right, premium May 2013 #11

With the NRA's financing, Zimmy could afford it. graham4anything May 2013 #17

What the fuck are you talking about? premium May 2013 #18

At $22,000 a pop, I don't think you will be seeing too many on these on the streets. nt hack89 May 2013 #3

Maybe my rifle can go hunting without me! Vox Moi May 2013 #4

LOL! badtoworse May 2013 #19

With price tags of up to $22,000, they're not cheap. NYC_SKP May 2013 #5

A really smart gun would plead self-defense. Vox Moi May 2013 #6

This is very troubling. NOVA_Dem May 2013 #7

these types of rifles need to be tracked at all times. madrchsod May 2013 #8

IMO, this is transition technology before the development of arms... Eleanors38 May 2013 #13

Why? premium May 2013 #15

Comes with an iPad Mini, and batteries. bluedigger May 2013 #9

"Who needs a high cap mag & an assault weapon to hunt deer with?" Eleanors38 May 2013 #10

will this lower the price of other guns ? olddots May 2013 #14

Meh. premium May 2013 #16

This will most certainly make canned hunts even more efficient for the brave hunters. LanternWaste May 2013 #20

Instant snipers. Brigid May 2013 #21

That's why your average firearms owner won't be able to afford one, premium May 2013 #25

I can't hit a wall from fifty feet. NaturalHigh May 2013 #22

Will they have police discounts? jmowreader May 2013 #23

Maybe they can alter the technology slightly Duer 157099 May 2013 #24

Where can I get one !!!????.nt clarice May 2013 #26

I think they're available if you have 22 grand to spare. NaturalHigh May 2013 #31

WOW !!!! count me out! nt. clarice May 2013 #33

Is there any doubt that the government and police departments already have these? lumberjack_jeff May 2013 #27

Not as simple as stated jberryhill May 2013 #28

If I shot something from 500 yards I'd have to go get it tularetom May 2013 #29

I find it difficult to argue with your logic. NaturalHigh May 2013 #32

LOL. premium May 2013 #34