http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/snipers/ en-us Thu, 10 Dec 2009 22:37:34 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2404927/posts 103 Confirmed Kills Was an avid hunter as a kid and joined the Marines in 1967. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during Vietnam and holds the record for number of confirmed kills for Marine snipers, exceeding that of legendary Marine sniper Carlos Hathcock. In just 16 months he killed 103 enemies and another 216 kills were listed as probable’s by the military, only because it was too risky at the time to search the bodies for documents. When he left the Marines he told no-one of his of his role during the conflict and only a few fellow... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2404927/posts#comment Thu, 10 Dec 2009 22:37:34 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2392399/posts British Army officer, Lieutenant Paddy Rice, has been described as "the luckiest soldier in Afghanistan" after surviving being shot by a Taliban sniper. video at link telegraph http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2392399/posts#comment Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:15:02 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2306648/posts More than two dozen Iraqi Army Soldiers from the 6th IA Division participate in a marksmanship course at Forward Operating Base Constitution, July 31. Photo by Sgt. Philip Schratwieser, 1st Infantry Division. BAGHDAD — U.S. snipers and squad-designated marksmen helped Iraqi Soldiers improve their combat marksmanship skills here at Forward Operating Base Constitution, July 25 - 31. During the week-long course, the Iraqi Soldiers split their time between the classroom and live-fire training on the shooting range."Trying to communicate what we expect of them is the biggest problem," said Staff Sgt. Matthew Lynch, lead sniper with the 2nd Battalion, 112th... Multi-National Force - Iraq http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2306648/posts#comment Sun, 2 Aug 2009 20:15:38 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2257046/posts MARTINEZ, Calif. -- Two men have been charged with 85 counts of assault with a deadly weapon or vandalism in connection with a series of highway shootings in Fremont over the last month, according to Alameda County Deputy District Attorney Danielle London. London said Shawn Phillip Wagner of Mariposa and Rojelio Samuel Gomez of Fremont, both, 21, are scheduled to be arraigned at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Alameda County Superior Court in Fremont. California Highway Patrol Sgt. Trent Cross said authorities believe that Wagner and Gomez used a pellet gun in numerous shootings on Interstate Highway 680 between Mission Boulevard... KTVU.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2257046/posts#comment Sat, 23 May 2009 21:15:26 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2233181/posts Note: Photo included. April 19, 2009 Iranian snipers wearing their full camouflage kit marched in the Army Day parade outside Tehran yesterday. They were addressed by President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, who praised them for preserving the region’s stability and security. (TIMES ONLINE.co.uk) via JIHAD WATCH.ORG http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2233181/posts#comment Mon, 20 Apr 2009 04:54:26 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2229672/posts How does a small gang of lightly armed Somali pirates hijack a modern cargo ship? Speed and weaponry, mainly. Modern pirates, whether off the coast of Somalia or in the crowded shipping lanes of southeast Asia, typically use fast speedboats to zoom up to the sterns of slow-moving cargo ships. They then toss grappling hooks up to the rails and climb up ropes to clamber on deck. Pirates are generally armed with assault rifles and, increasingly, rocket-propelled grenade launchers. Modern ships' crews are usually unarmed for a number of reasons, among them laws that prevent armed vessels from docking in... Fox News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2229672/posts#comment Wed, 15 Apr 2009 16:16:52 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2228047/posts The operation to rescue Capt. Richard Phillips involved dozens of Navy SEALs, who parachuted from an aircraft into the scene near dark Saturday, landing in the ocean. The SEALs were part of a group of Special Operations forces involved in the effort, according to military officials. The SEALs set up operations on the USS Bainbridge, which had been communicating with the four pirates via radio and had used smaller boats to make deliveries of food and water to their lifeboat. Yet the pirates were growing increasingly agitated, the officials said. At one point Saturday, the pirates opened fire on one... The Washington Post http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2228047/posts#comment Mon, 13 Apr 2009 15:55:29 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2227816/posts Sorry libs. Obama did not give the direct order to kill the Somali pirates. You'll have to wait another day for the cut-and-runner to earn his hero badge. Blackfive has the real story: I just finished listening to the press conference w/ ADM Gortney about the rescue of Captain Phillips. At the time it happened the USS Bainbridge was towing the lifeboat to calmer waters as the sea state was deteriorating. One of the pirates was on board the Bainbridge as the talks about obtaining Phillip's release continued. The lifeboat was approx. 25 m behind the Bainbridge when snipers on... Gateway Pundit http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2227816/posts#comment Mon, 13 Apr 2009 03:19:45 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2227730/posts I just finished listening to the press conference w/ ADM Gortney about the rescue of Captain Phillips. At the time it happened the USS Bainbridge was towing the lifeboat to calmer waters as the sea state was deteriorating. One of the pirates was on board the Bainbridge as the talks about obtaining Phillip's release continued. The lifeboat was approx. 25 m behind the Bainbridge when snipers on the fantail observed one of the pirates in the pilot house of the lifeboat pointing an AK-47 at the back of a tied up Phillips and the other two pirates on board were... blackfive.net http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2227730/posts#comment Mon, 13 Apr 2009 00:12:26 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2227742/posts US Navy snipers killed three Somali pirates who had been holding an American merchant skipper on a lifeboat last night, rescuing the hostage unharmed. The US Navy Seals opened fire from about 25 metres away under standing orders from President Obama when they saw one of the pirates pointing an AK47 at Captain Richard Phillips’s back, putting his life in imminent danger. All three pirates were killed. A fourth, who had come aboard a nearby US warship to negotiate, was taken into custody. He was reported to be as young as 16. Captain Phillips, a former Boston taxi driver who... TimesOnline http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2227742/posts#comment Mon, 13 Apr 2009 00:31:34 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2190750/posts The Rapid Equipping Force (REF) of the United States Army has purchased wearable sniper detector systems from QinetiQ Systems for soldiers stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan. Deployment of the SWATS Soldier-Wearable Acoustic Targeting Systems will begin immediately and should be complete later in 2009. QinetiQ will also provide training and field support for these new systems. http://thefutureofthings.com/upload/items_icons/Army-Buys-Wearable-Sniper-D_large.jpg tfot http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2190750/posts#comment Sat, 21 Feb 2009 14:56:52 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2174311/posts Baghdad, 28 Jan. (AKI) - (By Hamza Boccolini) - A new video purportedly from Al-Qaeda in Iraq urges Muslims to become snipers in order to avenge the Palestinian deaths caused by Israel's three-week offensive in the Gaza Strip. The 30 minute documentary, entitled "From the Islamic State: Dedicated to Gaza, the courageous," underlines the military and religious aspect of a sniper in Islam. It begins by showing images of the Israeli bombardment of Gaza, while images of Arab heads of state are seen cheering after a raid. The aim of the video - produced by production house al-Furqan - is... adnkronos.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2174311/posts#comment Thu, 29 Jan 2009 18:12:12 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2168554/posts Note: The following text is a quote: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RELEASE No. 20090118-07 Jan. 18, 2009 ISF captures suspected sniper team in northeast Baghdad Multi-National Division – Baghdad UR, Iraq – Iraqi Security Forces thwarted an attack on a U.S. military patrol in northeast Baghdad Jan. 17. Elements of the 1st National Police Division, and 42nd Brigade, 11th Iraqi Army Division, worked together to detain a suspected sniper team that was targeting an American forces on patrol in the Haay Ur neighborhood of northeast Baghdad. “The actions of our ISF partners saved at least one, and probably several, U.S. Soldiers... MNF-IRAQ.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2168554/posts#comment Wed, 21 Jan 2009 03:58:40 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2164157/posts Snipers or assassins could be spotted in their nests before even firing a shot thanks to laser surveillance technology to be unveiled in Britain. European and U.S. companies are accelerating research into anti-sniper defences in response to threats in Afghanistan and Iraq and at home. But most systems use acoustic or thermal sensors that depend on waiting for the first shot. An alternative developed by the European aerospace group EADS aims to warn of attack and pinpoint the sniper before he pulls the trigger by bouncing light off his telescopic sight. 'It is the same principle as 'cat's eyes' in... dailymail.co.uk http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2164157/posts#comment Wed, 14 Jan 2009 02:52:44 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2157231/posts The most powerful woman in the world. So Hillary Clinton will become with the dawn of a new White House. Madam Secretary of State. A strong hand in a velvet glove, extended to the globe on behalf of the most anticipated presidency in generations. Short of Barack Obama, no American today­ has a greater opportunity to shape international history than does New York’s departing ­junior U.S. senator. And, short of Barack Obama, no American played a greater role last year in influencing the choice of the 44th President of the United States. Clinton galvanized 18 million voters and made her... nydailynews.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2157231/posts#comment Thu, 1 Jan 2009 17:48:35 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2151650/posts We're now entering the final phase of an outgoing administration. And during this phase, George W. Bush, mere mortal but still president, has the practically supernatural ability to grant pardons. This endows him with the power of life over death, of clemency over conviction. For one month more, President Bush will be able to right wrongs, show mercy and restore faith. For one month more, he will have the opportunity to pardon Sgt. Evan Vela, now serving 10 years in a military prison for what a court martial called "murder" but what I, along with many, many Americans, call war. http://www.townhall.com/ http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2151650/posts#comment Fri, 19 Dec 2008 22:35:54 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2151550/posts http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/128941 'Ceasefire' Over, Gaza Terrorists Add Sniper Fire to Arsenal by Hana Levi Julian (IsraelNN.com) The firing at farmers in the field is the final piece of evidence on the end of the 'calm' Gaza terrorists began the first official day after the end of the so-called "temporary ceasefire" early Friday morning with the usual barrage of Kassam rockets aimed at the western Negev. The attacks began at the usual hour, approximately 7:30 a.m., when Jewish children are walking to school and their parents and other adults are on their way to work, thus maximizing the chances of the missiles... Arutz Sheva http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2151550/posts#comment Fri, 19 Dec 2008 19:08:51 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2133308/posts PHOENIX, Nov. 16 (UPI) -- Muslim leaders in Arizona have drawn increased scrutiny from federal officials in the past year because of a string of suspicious incidents, officials say. Although no one in the state has been accused of supporting terrorists, one Mesa, Ariz., man was charged with lying to the FBI during the terror financing investigation into a Muslim charity accused of funneling money to the Palestinian group Hamas, The Arizona Republic reported Sunday. Also drawing attention to Arizona Muslims was a target-shooting episode in Phoenix that involved a large group of Muslim men and boys firing hundreds of... UPI http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2133308/posts#comment Mon, 17 Nov 2008 03:42:15 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2050492/posts Israeli security and the American Secret Service on Wednesday decided to cancel visiting US presidential hopeful Barack Obama’s scheduled visit to the Gaza border region for fear of Palestinian snipers. Cross Action News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2050492/posts#comment Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:27:42 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1999325/posts Seven British soldiers were shot in Basra last year by the same sniper rifle, the Ministry of Defence has revealed. The troops were picked off one by one on the streets of the southern Iraqi city by a weapon firing high-velocity American-made bullets. Rifleman Aaron Lincoln, 18, Kingsman Danny Wilson, 28, Kingsman Alan Jones, 20, Corporal Rodney Wilson, 30, Rifleman Paul Donnachie, 18, and two others who have not yet been named, were all killed by bullets from the same weapon, said a spokesman for the MoD. But he could not verify that a single gunman was responsible. Rifleman Lincoln,... Daily Mail http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1999325/posts#comment Thu, 10 Apr 2008 03:03:38 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1994171/posts On a mountain ridge in Afghanistan in June 2005, on a mission to capture or kill a Taliban commander, the four Navy SEALs were discussing ... the American media. Three shepherds, including a 14-year-old, had crossed their path, and the SEALs had to decide what to do: kill them, or let them go and risk exposure to Taliban forces. On elevated ground near Iskandariyah, Iraq, two years later, American snipers faced the same dilemma: kill or release two civilians who had discovered their hideout, Genei Nesir Khudair al-Janabi and his 17-year-old son, Mustafa. NY Daily News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1994171/posts#comment Sun, 30 Mar 2008 23:46:45 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1992389/posts CHARLOTTESVILLE -- State police say a sniper wounded two people and hit at least four cars on Interstate 64 near Afton Mountain this morning. The injuries were not life-threatening and the victims were treated and released from Augusta Medical Center. More than 20 miles of I-64 was closed between Charlottesville and Waynesboro from shortly after midnight until about 6:20 a.m. State troopers, Charlottesville police and Albemarle County deputies are searching wooded areas along the interstate, but no suspect has been found. Richmond Times-Dispatch http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1992389/posts#comment Thu, 27 Mar 2008 12:26:53 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1936623/posts BAGHDAD — As a military court prepares to try the last of three U.S. snipers on murder charges, the soldiers have accused their commanding officers of pushing to expand rules of engagement to produce more "kills" and then abandoning them when they were accused of murder. http://www.latimes.com/ http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1936623/posts#comment Sat, 8 Dec 2007 15:33:29 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1908560/posts October 9, 2007: The British Army is replacing most of its 3,000 7.62mm L96A1 sniper rifles with one modified to use the .338 (8.6mm) Lapua Magnum caliber round. The Accuracy International "Super Magnum" rifle is basically a L96A1 "Arctic Warfare" rifle modified to handle the larger, 8.6mm Lapua Magnum round. The new rifle (the L118A1) weighs 15 pounds (without a scope), is fifty inches long and has a 27 inch barrel and a five round magazine. Snipers in Iraq, and especially Afghanistan, have been calling for a longer range round, but find the 12.7mm (.50 caliber) weapons too heavy. The... Strategy Page http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1908560/posts#comment Tue, 9 Oct 2007 11:37:41 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1907036/posts BAGHDAD -- Here they were, hardened combat soldiers, grounded on a military base far from the palm groves, canals and marshes where they once prowled. But at least for a moment this week, they were still the Painted Demons, the elite sniper unit that struck fear in the so-called triangle of death south of Baghdad. That couldn't be taken away: not by breaking them up, as the Army had done, and not even by the murder trials of three of their members at Camp Victory. snipInterviews and court transcripts portray a 13-man sniper unit that felt under pressure to produce... Los Angeles Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1907036/posts#comment Fri, 5 Oct 2007 15:31:30 GMT