Atomic Wanderer Chicken Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 http://www.wfsb.com/story/21914446/man-points-bb-gun-at-president-obamas-motorcade-and-arrested Like a tiny little bb would get through the Obama's Presidential Beast limo. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1146098-man-points-bb-gun-at-obamas-motorcade/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhangm Supervisor Posted April 9, 2013 Supervisor Share Posted April 9, 2013 http://www.wfsb.com/...de-and-arrested Like a tiny little bb would get through the Obama's Presidential Beast limo. The rifle turned out to be a BB gun, but officers did not know that at the time, and had to tackle the man, according to sources. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1146098-man-points-bb-gun-at-obamas-motorcade/#findComment-595626020 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshall Veteran Posted April 9, 2013 Veteran Share Posted April 9, 2013 http://www.wfsb.com/...de-and-arrested Like a tiny little bb would get through the Obama's Presidential Beast limo. That's not really the point. Law enforcement/Secret Service must deem it a deadly weapon until confirmed otherwise. Many models of BB guns look like the real thing now a days anyways, especially from a distance. I own this particular Pellet rifle below, pretty aggressive looking for a pellet gun. Not a very bright kid though. Davo, theyarecomingforyou and ShareShiz 3 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1146098-man-points-bb-gun-at-obamas-motorcade/#findComment-595626026 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Warwagon MVC Posted April 9, 2013 MVC Share Posted April 9, 2013 Well I heard that back in the 20's or 30's someone used the scope on their gun so they could see the president better :D garwin 1 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1146098-man-points-bb-gun-at-obamas-motorcade/#findComment-595626030 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kondrath Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Am I the only one that saw "motorcycle" instead of "motorcade"? I was really looking forward to seeing pics of Obama's motorcycle. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1146098-man-points-bb-gun-at-obamas-motorcade/#findComment-595626032 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShareShiz Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 I own this particular Pellet rifle below, pretty aggressive looking for a pellet gun. Not a very bright kid though. I own... Gamo Big Cat 1200 Break Barrel Since when does a BB gun NOT look like a real gun ? Technically. A BB gun is a real gun. Those plastic AirSoft guns are what the toys are now. If it's going more than 1000 FPS, I don't want to be hit by it. DocM would understand ;) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1146098-man-points-bb-gun-at-obamas-motorcade/#findComment-595626044 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUTZIFER Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Pic didn't upload. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1146098-man-points-bb-gun-at-obamas-motorcade/#findComment-595626062 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PNWDweller Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 ******* was lucky he didn't get shot +1 Not a smart move by any means. Watch him be tested for mental illness along with drugs etc... and then if this spreads far enough, watch all the Anti-Gun lobbyists join in on the game against BB Guns now. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1146098-man-points-bb-gun-at-obamas-motorcade/#findComment-595626064 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiranui Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Guy must be insane -- unless he wanted to commit suicide by cop. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1146098-man-points-bb-gun-at-obamas-motorcade/#findComment-595626072 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUTZIFER Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 This looks exactly like any real Glock I've seen pictures of... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1146098-man-points-bb-gun-at-obamas-motorcade/#findComment-595626076 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShareShiz Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 ^Gamo "Glock" ? use to have one of those :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1146098-man-points-bb-gun-at-obamas-motorcade/#findComment-595626080 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUTZIFER Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 I'm surprised the guy didn't get shot. Is definitely a pretty stupid thing to do, might as well been a real gun. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1146098-man-points-bb-gun-at-obamas-motorcade/#findComment-595626084 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloatingFatMan Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Aren't these things meant to have an orange muzzle? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1146098-man-points-bb-gun-at-obamas-motorcade/#findComment-595626170 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhangm Supervisor Posted April 9, 2013 Supervisor Share Posted April 9, 2013 Aren't these things meant to have an orange muzzle? First of all, there's no accounting for people doing stupid things like painting the muzzles black to make them look more real. Second of all, the Presidential security staff probably doesn't care whether it has an orange muzzle or not (obviously easy to fake) - if it's gun-shaped and pointed at the President, it's fair game. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1146098-man-points-bb-gun-at-obamas-motorcade/#findComment-595626216 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1146098-man-points-bb-gun-at-obamas-motorcade/#findComment-595626434 Share on other sites More sharing options...
techbeck Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 http://www.wfsb.com/...de-and-arrested Like a tiny little bb would get through the Obama's Presidential Beast limo. Not the point. Any threat, no matter how little, towards the President is taken very seriously and not tolerated. Plus, they didnt know what kind of gun he had at first. The guy was a moron. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1146098-man-points-bb-gun-at-obamas-motorcade/#findComment-595626442 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Original Poster Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 I own... Gamo Big Cat 1200 Break Barrel Since when does a BB gun NOT look like a real gun ? Technically. A BB gun is a real gun. Those plastic AirSoft guns are what the toys are now. If it's going more than 1000 FPS, I don't want to be hit by it. DocM would understand ;) are they BBs or air rifles... BB is the type of bullet .... not how its fired ... I own a rifle which is used to hunt.. its an air rifle and shoots lead pellets Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1146098-man-points-bb-gun-at-obamas-motorcade/#findComment-595626790 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Growled Member Posted April 10, 2013 Member Share Posted April 10, 2013 Wow, such an incredibly stupid thing to do. He's lucky to be alive. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1146098-man-points-bb-gun-at-obamas-motorcade/#findComment-595627932 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerowen Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 They're making BB guns that look like all sorts of other types of firearms nowadays. I was in Wal-Mart the other day and saw an AR-15 (thought it was anyway) laying on a shelf with nothing but a chain looped through the trigger and the shelf to keep it on there. I picked it up and realized right away it was a BB gun because of how light it was, but to look at it from a distance without being able to touch it, you would think it was a regular AR-15. This guy is lucky to be alive. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1146098-man-points-bb-gun-at-obamas-motorcade/#findComment-595627956 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerowen Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 Edit: So upon actually watching the video, this is retarded. The motorcade had already gone by, a guy was target practicing with a pellet gun, and everybody flipped out because the presidential motorcade was supposed to be back that way later. The secret service interviewed him and deemed him not a threat, but of course Connecticut is going to probably throw him in jail for a while to try to make an example out of anybody who owns a gun and lives in their state. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1146098-man-points-bb-gun-at-obamas-motorcade/#findComment-595627962 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupportGeek Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 Slide serrations are wrong, on a Glock they are vertical, there are no forward serrations, the slide is more "plain" on a Glock too, a lot less writing. I assume its supposed to be a Gen 3 or 4, the finger grooves are not deep enough, and there is no, grip tape on a Glock on the side of the grip (you can add it), Trigger is more flat on the real thing, and has a small "Glock Safety" tab poking out of the middle. There is no safety switch on any Glock. Finally the Tennifer finish is not there. But for a cheap bb gun knock off, its ok. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1146098-man-points-bb-gun-at-obamas-motorcade/#findComment-595629014 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hum Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 Probably a paid-for stunt, to stir up 'gun control' support. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1146098-man-points-bb-gun-at-obamas-motorcade/#findComment-595629284 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILikeTobacco Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 Edit: So upon actually watching the video, this is retarded. The motorcade had already gone by, a guy was target practicing with a pellet gun, and everybody flipped out because the presidential motorcade was supposed to be back that way later. The secret service interviewed him and deemed him not a threat, but of course Connecticut is going to probably throw him in jail for a while to try to make an example out of anybody who owns a gun and lives in their state. Doesn't matter what he was doing with it. All guns, even this one, is designed and created for the sole purpose of killing humans. Surprised non of the anti gun freaks have been here to remind you of that. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1146098-man-points-bb-gun-at-obamas-motorcade/#findComment-595629290 Share on other sites More sharing options...
xendrome Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 Aren't these things meant to have an orange muzzle? No because you can kill people with them. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1146098-man-points-bb-gun-at-obamas-motorcade/#findComment-595629294 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerowen Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 Doesn't matter what he was doing with it. All guns, even this one, is designed and created for the sole purpose of killing humans. Surprised non of the anti gun freaks have been here to remind you of that. You could shoot a human point blank with a pellet gun and it wouldn't kill them unless you shot them in the temple or the eyeball or something, or just had an extremely high powered one. Pellet/BB guns are not designed for killing humans, they are designed for killing small animals like squirrels and mice. I use one to pelt dogs with that come into the yard uninvited and tear things up because it burns like hell and runs them off, but doesn't normally break the skin and cause any serious harm. Please educate yourself a bit more before making ridiculous statements. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1146098-man-points-bb-gun-at-obamas-motorcade/#findComment-595629332 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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