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GiqueCee

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34. His shotgun...

Sun Apr 26, 2026, 02:01 PM

Apr 26

... was loaded with buckshot, according to his "manifesto". Just one buckshot pellet can wreak serious damage, and even kill if it hits in the right place. A full load can blow a man in half at close range. The cartridge itself would have to be what they call "high-brass", which refers to brass casing at the bottom of a shotgun shell. High-brass is necessary for the increased gunpowder charge behind the wad and the 9 pellets usually found in a double-00 shotgun shell.
I believe that one LEO was hit, but he was wearing a ballistic (bullet-proof) vest. Pellets on the outside of the pattern could have hit an unprotected arm, but regardless, the just force of the impact at close range could inflict internal injuries even through a vest.

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My only comment about the WHCD incident is that I'm not surprised, I'm not concerned and I really don't care [View all] Quiet Em Apr 26 OP

I can't say what I think. 50 Shades Of Blue Apr 26 #1

Same here! ShazzieB Monday #49

Snooze SuzyandPuffpuff Apr 26 #2

Right? hamsterjill Apr 26 #46

We don't even know if Trump was the target leftstreet Apr 26 #3

He has a manifesto. LeftInTX Apr 26 #27

A shotgun, not a good choice for an assassin. gab13by13 Apr 26 #4

I just read buzzycrumbhunger Apr 26 #26

His shotgun... GiqueCee Apr 26 #34

It's called "buckshot" because of the large-sized shot (pellets), used to kill male deer (buck) and other large game. sop Monday #50

Yup... GiqueCee Monday #51

Buckshot is mandated in densely populated areas because its maximum (lethal) range is significantly less than sop Monday #52

;-{) ACTIVE SHOOTER Goonch Apr 26 #5

I agree. Whatever emotions that I would categorize as normal in response to these events has Baitball Blogger Apr 26 #6

We're talking about a "shooting" but nobody was shot FakeNoose Apr 26 #12

He was so ready to come back and lobby for Baitball Blogger Apr 26 #15

SS agent was shot. Probably minor injuries because he was wearing a bullet proof vest. LeftInTX Apr 26 #28

Yes and that's significant FakeNoose Apr 26 #30

That SS agent released from the hospital this morning. Katinfl Apr 26 #33

How many of these are they going to stage before his numbers come up? Trueblue Texan Apr 26 #7

The shooter saved us from a rambling attack on the Press. Sneederbunk Apr 26 #8

the most fascinating thing popsdenver Apr 26 #9

Only trained to eliminate the threat? hardluck Apr 26 #23

Maybe........... popsdenver Apr 26 #44

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My grandchildren . . . AverageOldGuy Apr 26 #10

You've summed it up pretty well. liberalla Apr 26 #11

I'm more exasperated at the attention grabbing. poli-junkie Apr 26 #13

This was really just a Saturday in America. Could have been a mall or bar or church or school. Vinca Apr 26 #14

And we've become inured to it all. This morning our dog walking group all said the same thing: Native Apr 26 #18

How did you get your dog walking group in Silverthorn to agree with you? Just asking because I know you are outnumbered Katinfl Apr 26 #35

There are quite a few of us. It's like we all live in the same section. Native Apr 26 #47

Gotta figure DC dry cleaners will have a banner week after all those people hit the floor Attilatheblond Apr 26 #22

A Saturday night Special BattleRow Apr 26 #40

"No President in the HISTORY of the WORLD has ever survived as many assassination attempts as I have." Native Apr 26 #16

It raised a quiet meh in me, too. marble falls Apr 26 #17

I care if we once again get sidetracked Akakoji Apr 26 #19

You nailed it. republianmushroom Apr 26 #20

More deflection..zero reflection. BattleRow Apr 26 #41

I saw someone post last night-- "I'm going to treat this WHCD shooting like Republicans treat school shootings LymphocyteLover Apr 26 #21

It was a setup by shitstain to kill the function. The piece of shit deserves to die yesterday dave99 Apr 26 #24

Well - to me...feels like the whole thing was a set up, even more so than Butler Lokee11 Apr 26 #29

A simple question. BidenRocks Apr 26 #31

This sums my thoughts. nt jrthin Apr 26 #32

How was he apprehended? Shots fired just he was not hit so how did they get him? Why was he shirtless? Katinfl Apr 26 #36

Don't care. His antics and stupid drama are boring. 😑 Polly Hennessey Apr 26 #37

Nailed it malaise Apr 26 #38

It will be old news by tomorrow. And then Trump will leftyladyfrommo Apr 26 #39

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We have become hardened to the shootings. Aussie105 Apr 26 #43

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Nicely Done, Em.💙 ☮️ Cha Monday #48

My sentiments exactly. Borogove Monday #53

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