At the recent Trump rally, new footage has surfaced on Reddit revealing a startling detail: several attendees spotted the gunman on the roof a full minute before chaos erupted. It’s the kind of revelation that makes you wonder if the Secret Service needs a refresher on their job description. According to a spokesperson from the United States Secret Service who spoke to CNN, the agency opted not to personally sweep the premises but instead relied on local law enforcement for security measures. In hindsight, that decision might earn them a spot on the hot seat. Frankly, it’s a clear example of how things can go sideways when the big boys miss a crucial detail.
The sheer absurdity? Witnesses had a good two minutes to point fingers, a cop to eyeball, and even a sniper team zeroing in—all while shots managed to ring out. Heads will roll, mark my words. Reports suggest the gunman took aim from approximately 135 meters, roughly 442 feet away. Having spent time at an Army range in my past life, I’ve seen my fair share of marksmanship trials. Trust me, the distance isn’t the issue; it’s the execution.
You see, seasoned units take their training seriously, and it shows in their scores. Combat-tested soldiers? They hit their targets. But let’s talk about the National Guard, where weekend warriors—bless their hearts—show up for duty between shifts as truckers, cooks, and grease monkeys. Their scores? Well, let’s just say they’re a bit hit-or-miss. Now, here’s the kicker: anyone worth their salt with an AR platform (or “M4” for the Army buffs) knows hitting a 100m target center-mass is child’s play.
The design improvements over the years have made aiming almost foolproof. Yet, when it comes to rookies at 200m, expect some scattered shots. At 150m? Passable, at best. With just half an hour on the sights, your average Joe should hit a 10-inch paper plate at 135m three out of four times. But when you throw in a cop disrupting the shooter’s zen moments before pulling the trigger, all bets are off.
Trump, being Trump, decided to go off-script, zigging when he should have zagged. It might just have saved his skin, as one theory goes. A swift head turn, a bullet meant for the temple lands near his ear instead. Talk about luck. Had the shooter been a novice with the AR-15, those wild shots? Par for the course. But with even basic know-how, 135m should’ve been a gimme on a stationary target.
And here’s the kicker: if the Secret Service was spread thin that day, a city cop on that rooftop might’ve made all the difference. But hindsight, as they say, is 20/20.
